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Most Wickets in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for taking the most wickets in IPL history, with a total of 218 wickets across multiple seasons in the tournament. Following him, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sunil Narine are among the leading bowlers with the most wickets in IPL, known for their consistency and match-winning performances. These bowlers have played a crucial role in their teams' success, delivering impactful spells and maintaining excellent control in high-pressure situations. Below, we have provided a complete overview of the most wickets in IPL, highlighting top bowlers and their records.
Updated 3rd April 2026
Most Wickets in IPL History
| PLAYER | WKTS | MAT | INNS | OVERS | RUNS | AVG | ECON | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yuzvendra Chahal | 218 | 170 | 170 | 628.3 | 5,006 | 22.96 | 7.96 | 17.30 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 198 | 190 | 190 | 703.4 | 5,412 | 27.33 | 7.69 | 21.32 |
Sunil Narine | 192 | 187 | 187 | 720.1 | 4,887 | 25.45 | 6.79 | 22.51 |
Piyush Chawla | 192 | 192 | 192 | 641.4 | 5,108 | 26.60 | 7.96 | 20.05 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | 187 | 217 | 217 | 785 | 5,652 | 30.22 | 7.2 | 25.19 |
Dwayne Bravo | 183 | 160 | 160 | 519.5 | 4,360 | 23.83 | 8.39 | 17.04 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 183 | 145 | 145 | 556.1 | 4,031 | 22.03 | 7.25 | 18.23 |
Amit Mishra | 174 | 162 | 162 | 561.5 | 4,145 | 23.82 | 7.38 | 19.37 |
Lasith Malinga | 170 | 122 | 122 | 471.1 | 3,365 | 19.79 | 7.14 | 16.63 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 169 | 246 | 246 | 673 | 5,177 | 30.63 | 7.69 | 23.89 |
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FAQs
Which bowler reached the most wickets in IPL fastest?
Yuzvendra Chahal is known for reaching the most wickets in IPL in the fastest time, achieving the milestone in the fewest matches, highlighting exceptional consistency and wicket-taking ability compared to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sunil Narine.
How do players reach the most wickets in IPL over seasons?
Players reach the most wickets in IPL over multiple seasons by maintaining consistency, adapting to different pitch conditions, using variations effectively, and performing regularly in high-pressure matches throughout the tournament.