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Most Wickets in IPL Season
Harshal Patel holds the record for the most wickets in IPL in one season, taking 32 wickets in a single edition of the tournament. This outstanding performance is considered one of the best bowling displays in IPL history. Following him, the second-most wickets in IPL in one season were taken by Dwayne Bravo with 32, while Kagiso Rabada holds the third position with 30 wickets in a season. These achievements highlight the ability of bowlers to maintain consistency across multiple matches, delivering match-winning performances throughout the tournament. Below, we have provided the complete list of players with the most wickets in IPL history in one season, showcasing record-breaking performances across different editions.
Updated 3rd April 2026
Most Wickets in an IPL Season
| PLAYER | EDITION (YEAR) | WKTS | MAT | INNS | OVERS | RUNS | AVG | ECON | SR | BEST | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harshal Patel | 2021 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 56.2 | 459 | 14.34 | 8.15 | 10.56 | 5/27 | 2 | 1 |
Dwayne Bravo | 2013 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 62.3 | 497 | 15.53 | 7.95 | 11.72 | 4/42 | 1 | 0 |
Kagiso Rabada | 2020 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 65.4 | 548 | 18.27 | 8.35 | 13.13 | 4/24 | 2 | 0 |
Mohammed Shami | 2023 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 65 | 522 | 18.64 | 8.03 | 13.93 | 4/11 | 2 | 0 |
Lasith Malinga | 2011 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 63 | 375 | 13.39 | 5.95 | 13.50 | 5/13 | 1 | 1 |
James Faulkner | 2013 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 63.1 | 427 | 15.25 | 6.76 | 13.54 | 5/16 | 2 | 2 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 2020 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 404 | 14.96 | 6.73 | 13.33 | 4/14 | 2 | 0 |
Yuzvendra Chahal | 2022 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 68 | 527 | 19.52 | 7.75 | 15.11 | 5/40 | 2 | 1 |
Rashid Khan | 2023 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 67 | 552 | 20.44 | 8.24 | 14.89 | 4/30 | 1 | 0 |
Mohit Sharma | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 44.1 | 361 | 13.37 | 8.17 | 9.81 | 5/10 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQs
Who has taken the most wickets in a single IPL season?
Harshal Patel holds the record for the most wickets in IPL in one season, followed by Dwayne Bravo and Kagiso Rabada.
What are the highest wicket tallies in IPL seasons?
The highest wicket tallies in IPL seasons include 32, 32, and 30, recorded by top bowlers in different editions.