The IPL is not just about big hits—bowlers also play a key role in winning matches with smart deliveries and perfect timing. While batters often get the attention, some bowlers have built their legacy by taking the most wickets season after season. But who has taken the most wickets in IPL history?
In this article, we will discuss the highest wicket taker in IPL so far along with the most wickets in IPL in one season. IPL 2025 is around the corner, let’s uncover the bowlers who have set records and redefined dominance in the league.
Who is the highest wicket taker in IPL history?
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for the highest wicket taker in IPL history with 205 wickets in 160 matches. YS Chahal, the leg spinner bowler is also the only bowler in the IPL history who has achieved the milestone of 200 wickets. He is followed by Piyush Chawla of KKR and Dwayne Bravo of CSK with 192 and 183 wickets respectively.
The Indian bowler Yuzvendra Chahal reached this milestone in the Indian Premier League 2024 when he dismissed Mohammad Nabi of Mumbai Indians. Chahal has played under various franchisees including Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Mumbai Indians however, he made this record while playing for Rajasthan Royals.
Top 10 Batsmen with Most Wickets in IPL
The Indian Premier League is the most loved cricket tournament globally. Many records are created and shattered every season but some records are worth discussing including highest wicket taker in the IPL. YS Chahal, DJ Bravo, Bhunewshar Kumar, Sunil Narine, etc are a few names. Here is the list of top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history –
| Player | Team(s) | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR, MI, RCB | 160 | 205 | 5/40 |
| Piyush Chawla | MI, CSK, KKR, PBKS | 192 | 192 | 4/17 |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK, MI, GL | 161 | 183 | 4/22 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | PWI, SRH | 176 | 181 | 5/19 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 177 | 180 | 5/19 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | RR, CSK, KXIP, DC | 212 | 180 | 4/34 |
| Amit Mishra | LSG, SRH, DC | 162 | 174 | 5/17 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 122 | 170 | 5/13 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 133 | 165 | 5/10 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK, RR, GL | 240 | 160 | 5/16 |
Out of the top 10 bowlers with highest wickets in IPL, 7 players are Indian that showed amazing gaming determination. Moreover, globally, only Yuzvendra Chahal has achieved the milestone of 200 wickets so far. Now all eyes are on the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Who Has the Highest Wickets in IPL 2024
Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings holds the record for the highest wickets in IPL 2024 with 24 wickets in 14 matches. With an economy of 9.73 and expense of 477 runs, Harshal has won the purple cap in the 2024 season. He is also the highest wicket-taker (32) in the single season of IPL. H Patel was followed by CV Varun (21 wks) of KKR, JJ Bumrah (20 wks) of MI, AD Russel (19 wks) of KKR, etc.
Most Wicket Taker in IPL 2023
In the IPL season 2023, Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans (GT) grabs the title of purple cap with 28 wickets in 17 matches. The Indian right-arm fast bowler showed breathtaking bowling skills in the season against Delhi Capitals with the best bowling 4/11 and an economy of 8.03. Shami was followed by Mohit Sharma (27), Rashid Khan (27), and all from Gujarat Titans.
Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2022: Yazuvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royal) | 27 Wickets | 17 Matches | 5/40 Best Bowling Record
Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2021: Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings) | 32 Wickets | 15 Matches | 5/27 Best Bowling Record
Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2020: Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings) | 30 Wickets | 17 Matches | 4/24 Best Bowling Record
Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2019: Imran Tahir (Chennai Super Kings) | 26 Wickets | 17 Matches | 2/12 Best Bowling Record
Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2018: Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab) | 24 Wickets | 14 Matches | 4/16 Best Bowling Record
Who Has the Highest Wickets in a Single Season of IPL History?
Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo with 32 wickets jointly hold the record of the most wickets in the single season of IPL. The Caribbean all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo made history in IPL 2013 by crossing 30 wickets haul in 18 matches. While Indian superstar bowler, Harshal Patel etched his name as the highest wicket taker in IPL 2021 by equalling DJ Bravo. However, H. Patel has shown better determination by achieving this milestone in 15 matches as compared to Bravo’s 18 matches.
