The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular T20 cricket league in the world. Since its inception in 2008, the league has witnessed some outstanding performances by bowlers, who have been instrumental in their team’s success. In this blog, we will take a look at the top 10 highest wicket-takers in IPL history.
- Lasith Malinga: The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who played for Mumbai Indians, is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 170 wickets in 122 matches. Malinga was known for his toe-crushing yorkers and ability to bowl at the death.
- Amit Mishra: The Indian leg-spinner, who has played for Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, is second on the list with 160 wickets in 156 matches. Mishra is the only bowler to take three hat-tricks in IPL history.
- Piyush Chawla: The Indian leg-spinner, who has played for Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings, is third on the list with 156 wickets in 164 matches.
- Dwayne Bravo: The West Indian all-rounder, who has played for Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions, is fourth on the list with 153 wickets in 140 matches. Bravo is known for his variations in pace and ability to bowl in the death overs.
- Harbhajan Singh: The Indian off-spinner, who has played for Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, is fifth on the list with 150 wickets in 160 matches. Harbhajan is known for his accuracy and ability to pick wickets at crucial times.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The Indian fast bowler, who has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, is sixth on the list with 147 wickets in 121 matches. Bhuvneshwar is known for his swing bowling and ability to take wickets with the new ball.
- Ravichandran Ashwin: The Indian off-spinner, who has played for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Kings XI Punjab, and Delhi Capitals, is seventh on the list with 138 wickets in 155 matches. Ashwin is known for his variations and ability to bowl in the powerplay and at the death.
- Sunil Narine: The West Indian off-spinner, who has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, is eighth on the list with 127 wickets in 120 matches. Narine is known for his mystery spin and ability to contain batsmen in the middle overs.
- Zaheer Khan: The former Indian fast bowler, who has played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, is ninth on the list with 119 wickets in 100 matches. Zaheer is known for his swing bowling and ability to bowl at the death.
- Jasprit Bumrah: The Indian fast bowler, who has played for Mumbai Indians, is tenth on the list with 115 wickets in 98 matches. Bumrah is known for his ability to bowl yorkers and slower balls at the death.
In conclusion, these bowlers have been instrumental in their team’s success in the IPL over the years. They have not only taken wickets but also played a crucial role in restricting the opposition’s run-scoring, which has led to their team’s victory. With the IPL set to begin soon, it will be interesting to see if any of these bowlers can improve their tally and climb up the list of the highest wicket-takers in IPL history.