The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 22 with a historic and exciting game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. From classic LBW to power-packed sixes, the IPL has never failed to keep viewers on their toes. The matches are exciting and even suspenseful. Numerous elite bowlers who have left their mark on IPL history as wicket-takers have been in the cricket series. Let’s examine the list of the top ten bowlers in IPL history by number of wickets taken.
Yuzvendra Chahal (205 wickets) is among the top 10 most wicket-takers in IPL history.
Often referred to as Yuzi, this gifted leg-spinner has taken over 205 wickets in 155 games, making him the best wicket-taker in IPL history. The cricket player, who has represented the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Mumbai Indians (MI), has always been reliable in his performance. Yuzvendra Chahal has six four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul to his name, and his highest bowling percentage is 5/40.
Chawla Piyush (192 wickets)
An experienced leg-spinner, Piyush Chawla has played for KKR, CSK, and MI, among other teams. With a high of 4/17 and an economy rate of 7.96, he has taken 192 wickets in 186 games.
Bravo Dwayne (183 wickets)
Bravo, a former West Indies all-rounder, was a key member of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With 183 wickets from 161 games, his best numbers are 4/22. Bravo is now CSK’s bowling coach after retiring from the IPL in 2022.
Kumar Bhuvneshwar (181 wickets)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a swing bowler, has been one of the most successful players for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In his 167 IPL games, he has claimed 181 wickets at an economy rate of 7.51 with a high of 5/19.
Narine Sunil (180 wickets)
West Indian mystery spinner Sunil Narine has had good success with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Narine has a fantastic economy rate of 6.74 and has taken 180 wickets in 169 games.
Ashwin Ravichandran (180 wickets)
One of India’s best off-spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin has represented CSK, PBKS, RR, and RPS. His best IPL career stats to date are 4/34, and he has claimed 180 wickets in 204 games.
Mishra Amit (174 wickets)
With 174 wickets in 161 games, Amit Mishra is the most successful spinner in IPL history. His greatest bowling stats are 5/17, and he is well-known across the globe for his googlies.
Malinga Lasith (170 wickets)
MI’s bowling assault was anchored by the legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga. His greatest numbers are an amazing 5/13, with an economy rate of just 7.14.
Bumrah Jasprit (165 wickets)
Jasprit Bumrah is well-known for his death-over prowess and lethal yorkers. With a high of 5/10, he has claimed 165 wickets in 127 games with the Mumbai Indians.
Jadeja Ravindra (160 wickets)
A versatile all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja has played for many teams, including RR and CSK. With top statistics of 5/16, he has also taken 160 wickets in 233 games.
| Rank | Player | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling | Teams Played For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 155 | 205 | 7.69 | 5/40 | MI, RCB, RR |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | 186 | 192 | 7.96 | 4/17 | KKR, CSK, MI |
| 3 | Dwayne Bravo | 161 | 183 | 8.38 | 4/22 | MI, CSK, GL |
| 4 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 167 | 181 | 7.51 | 5/19 | SRH |
| 5 | Sunil Narine | 169 | 180 | 6.74 | 5/19 | KKR |
| 6 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 204 | 180 | 7.07 | 4/34 | CSK, PBKS, RR, RPS |
| 7 | Amit Mishra | 161 | 174 | N/A | 5/17 | DC, SRH |
| 8 | Lasith Malinga | 122 | 170 | 7.14 | 5/13 | MI |
| 9 | Jasprit Bumrah | 127 | 165 | N/A | 5/10 | MI |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja | 233 | 160 | N/A | 5/16 | CSK |
