India's Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket taker in IPL history. Chahal becomes the first player to take 200 IPL wickets. Chahal has taken 205 wickets in 160 matches with best figures of 5/40. Piyush Chawla is the second highest wicket-taker, with 192 wickets in 190 matches.
The IPL has witnessed some phenomenal bowling talents over the last 17 years. Many Indian and international bowlers have made their mark in the league with the ball in hand. Players like Bravo, Malinga, Sunil Narine, Chahal have been prolific. So, who are the top players with the most wickets in IPL history?
Top 15 List of Highest Wicket Takers in IPL
Here is the list of the all-time top 15 most wicket-takers in the history of the IPL tournaments.
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | 4W | 5W |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 205 | 160 | 5/40 | 22.44 | 6 | 1 |
| Piyush Chawla | MI | 192 | 192 | 4/17 | 26.60 | 2 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 183 | 161 | 4/22 | 23.82 | 2 | 0 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | SRH | 181 | 176 | 5/19 | 27.23 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 180 | 177 | 5/19 | 25.39 | 7 | 1 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | RR | 180 | 212 | 4/34 | 29.82 | 1 | 0 |
| Amit Mishra | LSG | 174 | 162 | 5/17 | 23.82 | 4 | 1 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 170 | 122 | 5/13 | 19.80 | 6 | 1 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 165 | 133 | 5/10 | 22.51 | 2 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 160 | 240 | 5/16 | 30.40 | 3 | 1 |
| Harbhajan Singh | KKR | 150 | 163 | 5/18 | 26.87 | 1 | 1 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 149 | 121 | 4/24 | 21.86 | 2 | 0 |
| Umesh Yadav | GT | 144 | 148 | 4/23 | 29.97 | 3 | 0 |
| Sandeep Sharma | RR | 137 | 127 | 5/18 | 27.07 | 2 | 1 |
| Harshal Patel | PBKS | 135 | 106 | 5/27 | 23.32 | 2 | 1 |
1) Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan): 205 wickets in 160 Matches
Last season’s Purple Cap winner Yuzvendra Chahal has 204 wickets to his name in the Indian T20 League. His bowling average of 22.44 and economy rate of 7.84 are impressive numbers in T20 cricket. The former Bangalore bowler took his first 5-wicket haul during the last year’s edition as Rajasthan beat Kolkata in a thrilling match.
2) Piyush Chawla (Mumbai): 192 wickets in 192 Matches
Piyush Chawla has picked up 192 wickets in the biggest T20 league in the world. Chawla has played for Punjab, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai but got most success with Team Kolkata. His best bowling performance is 4/17. He will be appearing for Mumbai team in the 2024 season and is their most experienced spinner.
3) Dwayne Bravo (Chennai): 183 wickets in 161 Matches
West Indian Dwayne Bravo, one of the most entertaining cricketers on a cricket field, is the third-highest wicket taker in the league. He has taken 183 wickets at an average of 23.82 and his best figures of 4/22 came against Punjab in 2016. Bravo’s main strength was his accurate yorkers and slower deliveries. He has played 10 seasons for Chennai, 3 for Mumbai and 2 for Gujarat.
4) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Hyderabad): 181 wickets in 176 Matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fourth on the list of highest wicket takers in the IPL. He has played majority of his IPL career with the Hyderabad team and also helped them to the IPL trophy in 2016. Bhuvi’s seam variations has troubled many batters over the years and helped him take 181 wickets at an average of 27.23.
5) Sunil Narine (Kolkata): 180 wickets in 177 Matches
One of the legends of the league, West Indies Sunil Narine has 180 wickets to his name in the league. Over the years, he has played for only Kolkata. He has an economy rate of 6.73 (the lowest in the league) and taken one 5-wicket haul in the IPL.
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FAQs
Who is the best wicket taker in the IPL?
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in the IPL. He has taken 205 wickets in 160 matches at an average of 22.44 with best figures of 5/40. He plays for Team Rajasthan for the 2024 season.
Who has the most hat tricks in the IPL?
Amit Mishra has taken the most hat-tricks (3) in IPL. His first hat-trick came for Delhi against Deccan in 2008. Second was for Deccan against Punjab in 2011 and third was for Hyderabad against Pune in 2013.
Who has taken most wickets in one IPL season?
Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel have taken the most wickets in one IPL season. Bravo took 32 wickets in 2013 and Patel took the same in 2021. The next best is Kagiso Rabada with 30 wickets in the 2020 season.
Who is the No. 1 bowler in the IPL?
Lasith Malinga is the No. 1 bowler in the IPL. He has taken 170 wickets in 122 matches at a bowling average of 19.80. Malinga has taken six 4-wicket hauls and one 5-wicket haul.
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