Australian Bowlers With Most Wickets In A Single IPL Season

Here's a look at the Australian bowlers with the most wickets in a single IPL season. Read below for more details.

From Faulkner to Hazlewood, a look at Australian bowlers with most wickets in an IPL Season

1. James Faulkner (RR, 2013): Faulkner was the strike bowler for Rajasthan Royals in 2013, taking 28 wickets in just 16 matches, including two 5-wicket hauls, and finishing as one of the top bowlers that season. (Image Source: @X/rajasthanroyals)

2. Andrew Tye (PBKS, 2018): Tye impressed in 2018, grabbing 24 wickets in 14 games for Kings XI Punjab. He won the Purple Cap in 2018, becoming the first Australian to achieve this feat in IPL history. (Image Source: @X/PunjabKingsIPL)

3. Mitchell Johnson (MI, 2013): Johnson powered Mumbai Indians’ attack in 2013 with 24 wickets in 17 matches. His fiery pace helped Mumbai Indians win their first-ever IPL title that year. (Image Source: @X/mipaltan)

4. Mitchell Starc (RCB, 2015): Starc was deadly in 2015, picking up 20 wickets in just 13 matches for RCB. He was a game-changer with the ball that season, finishing with the best bowling average among pacers. (Image Source: @X/RCBTweets)

5. Josh Hazlewood (RCB, 2022): Hazlewood delivered on the big stage in 2022, claiming 20 wickets in 12 games. His consistent spells played a key role in RCB’s run to the playoffs that season. (Image Source: PTI)

6. Shane Watson (RCB, 2016): All-rounder Shane Watson shone with the ball in 2016, taking 20 wickets in 16 matches. Living up to his role, the right-arm pacer delivered that year with both bat and ball for Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Image Source: @X/RCBTweets)

7. Shane Warne (RR, 2008): Shane Warne led from the front in the inaugural season, taking 19 wickets in 15 games for Rajasthan Royals. He not only took 19 wickets but also captained Rajasthan Royals to title triumph that season. (Image Source: @X/rajasthanroyals)

8. Josh Hazlewood (RCB, 2025): Josh Hazlewood is in top form again in 2025, leading RCB’s bowling attack with 18 wickets in just 10 matches so far. He is currently the Purple Cap holder this season, and has a chance of climbing up in this list. (Image Source: PTI)