Chahal to Bumrah: Check full list of highest wicket-takers in IPL history

While the IPL is often celebrated for its explosive batting performances, the role of bowlers in shaping match outcomes is equally crucial. The old saying, “batters win you games, bowlers win you tournaments,” rings especially true in the IPL, where momentum shifts can hinge on a single breakthrough. Bowlers who deliver under pressure, especially during the death overs or in powerplays—are invaluable assets to their teams. 

 

Chahal topping the list after 18 seasons  Topping the list of all-time leading wicket-takers in IPL history is Yuzvendra Chahal. The leg-spinner has claimed 205 wickets in 161 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 22.61 and an economy rate of 7.85. Chahal made history as the first bowler to reach the 200-wicket milestone in the league. His standout performance came in the 2022 season while playing for Rajasthan Royals, where he bagged 27 wickets and won the prestigious Purple Cap.

 

 

Following Chahal on the leaderboard is veteran spinner Piyush Chawla with 192 wickets. Close behind are Dwayne Bravo with 183 wickets, and the ever-reliable Sunil Narine and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, each with 181 scalps. These bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning spells, proving that while batters may entertain, it's often the bowlers who seal victories and define championship campaigns. 

 

All-time highest wicket takers in IPL history
Rank	Player Name	Innings	Wickets
1	Yuzvendra Chahal	171	220
2	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	189	196
3	Piyush Chawla	191	192
4	Sunil Narine	187	192
5	Ravichandran Ashwin	217	187
6	Dwayne Bravo	158	183
7	Jasprit Bumrah	145	183
8	Amit Mishra	162	174
9	Lasith Malinga	122	170
10	Ravindra Jadeja	225	170