Match Winners: Know top 10 Highest Wicket-Takers in Indian Premier League History
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Experienced Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors India, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar has taken 209 wickets in 197 IPL matches so far, at an economy rate of 7.71.
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Sunil Narine
West Indies spinner Sunil Narine is the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Narine, who has long been a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders, has taken 199 wickets in 196 IPL matches so far, at an economy rate of 6.79.
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Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla, an experienced leg-spinner, has consistently performed well for various franchises in the IPL over the years. Having played for Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians, Chawla has taken 192 wickets in 192 IPL matches at an economy rate of 7.96.
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Ravichandran Ashwin
Indias veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, August 27. Ashwin began his IPL career with the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and it was with this very franchise that he brought his journey in this prestigious league to a close. Apart from CSK, Ashwin also played for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals, and captained Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). He concluded his IPL career as the leagues fifth-highest wicket-taker, having claimed 187 wickets across 221 matches at an economy rate of 7.2.
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Jasprit Bumrah
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the worlds best fast bowlers, ranks sixth on the list of highest wicket-takers in IPL history. Bumrah, who has served as the backbone of the Mumbai Indians bowling attack for the past decade, has taken 185 wickets in 152 matches so far, at an economy rate of 7.28.
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Dwayne Bravo
West Indies charismatic all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was known for his slower deliveries and variations. Bravo, who played for the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Gujarat Lions, took 183 wickets in 161 matches at an economy rate of 8.38 before retiring from the IPL.
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Amit Mishra
With consistently brilliant performances across various franchises, Amit Mishra has been one of the most successful spinners in IPL history. Having played for the Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants, Amit has taken 174 wickets in 162 matches at an economy rate of 7.37.
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Lasith Malinga
Renowned for his slingy action and lethal yorkers, Lasith Malinga was a pillar of the Mumbai Indians success in the IPL. Malinga took 170 wickets in 122 matches at an economy rate of 7.14 and played a pivotal role in MIs five IPL titles.
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Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the best all-rounders in the history of the IPL. Having played for the Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Chennai Super Kings, and Gujarat Lions, Jadeja has taken 170 wickets in 254 matches so far, at an economy rate of 7.67.
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