The batsman will rule the match, we are constantly told. It should be emphasized, however, that the bowler regularly modifies the game’s progression to his favor. A talented group of bowlers is necessary for a team to win a game. An illustration would be the IPL, the largest T20 tournament in the world. Teams with exceptional bowlers have always been successful, whereas those with subpar bowlers typically trail.
It is common knowledge that the Indian Premier League (IPL) provides some of the world’s best athletes with a platform to succeed on the international scene. In a tournament that included some of the finest players in the world, bowlers found it difficult to stand out. Due to their tenacity, several bowlers have been able to maintain their rankings over time. Only consistency is considered when grading bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL history.
These players had the most wickets in IPL T20 prior to the commencement of IPL 2022:
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| PLAYER | TOTAL WICKETS | MATCHES PLAYED | BEST BOWLING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 181 | 156 | 17/4 |
| Lasith Malinga | 170 | 122 | 22/4 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 157 | 121 | 40/5 |
| Piyush Chawla | 157 | 163 | 22/4 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 152 | 172 | 34/4 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 151 | 139 | 19/5 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 149 | 160 | 18/5 |
| Sunil Narine | 149 | 141 | 19/5 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 135 | 114 | 14/4 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 132 | 207 | 16/5 |
| Amit Mishra | 166 | 154 | 17/5 |
Lasith Malinga
The most games in the Indian Premier League have been played by Sri Lankan pacers for the five-time champion Mumbai Indians (IPL). In 122 IPL games, he has 170 wickets. Six times in his career, Malinga has taken four wickets in a single game, and once he took five for thirteen. Due to his decision to retire, the legendary 37-year-old player won’t be participating in the following IPL seasons.
Amit Mishra
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In his 13 years as a spinner, the 38-year-old spinner played for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL in 2021. For many years, Mishra has been the spinner that captains have turned to when things are tight. He set a record with 166 wickets in 147 games. The record for most wickets is just a few wickets away from being broken by Mishra. Mishra would have the chance to beat his record in the 2019 IPL season because to Malinga’s absence from the league.
Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla, an IPL player who is from Uttar Pradesh, has also conducted himself properly. Chawla is the third-most productive IPL bowler of all time with 156 wickets. His 156 wickets at an excellent average of 27.32 over the first thirteen seasons of the league are proof of his skill. After playing for Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, the 32-year-old was released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2021 IPL auction. Chawla was purchased by the reigning champion Mumbai Indians for Rs 2.40 crore at the IPL 2021 auction. Piyush has bowled the death overs and spun during the power play throughout his IPL tenure.
Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo, a fantastic all-around player for CSK, has made a huge contribution to the IPL contests. With 156 wickets, Bravo has contributed significantly to CSK’s IPL run over the years. The all-rounder has been Dhoni’s go-to player because to his constant performance. Bravo has become a popular IPL online betting choice during his season because to his ability to reliably take wickets at regular intervals. In his prime, the vast majority of hitters around the globe were ignorant of his skill with the death bowl.
Harbhajan Singh
Currently ranked fifth all-time due to his IPL-era wicket-taking brilliance is Harbhajan Singh. Harbhajan Singh’s IPL career has been a phenomenal success with 150 wickets under his belt. During his ten-year tenure with the Mumbai Indians, he won the cup three times. But in 2018, he switched teams and joined Chennai Super Kings, where he might see the franchise win its second IPL championship in five years. Everyone thought that T20 was a batsman’s game before Singh. Singh altered everyone’s viewpoints.
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