IPL 2025: Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets In IPL History — Jasprit Bumrah Is At 6th!
As the excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season continues to build, here's a look at the Indian bowlers with most wickets in the IPL history.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is a little over two months away and the excitement is already on a high amongst the cricket fans from all around the world. IPL, which started 17 years ago back in 2008, has seen numerous records being broken. In an era dominated by batters rewriting the record books, a select group of bowlers have defied the odds to carve their names into IPL history.
The IPL serves as a grand stage for cricketers from around the globe to showcase their talents, yet it is predominantly Indian players who dominate the record books in the cash-rich league's history.
Let's take a look at the Indians bowlers who have taken the most number of wickets in the IPL history.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal leads the IPL's all-time wicket-takers list for Indian bowlers with 205 wickets in 160 matches at an average of 22.44. The leg-spinner has six four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul, with his best figures being 5/40.
2. Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla, positioned second on this list, has claimed 192 wickets in 192 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.96. The experienced spinner has two four-wicket hauls, with his best performance being 4/17.
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 181 wickets from 176 matches at an impressive economy of 7.56. The pacer has two five-wicket hauls, including his best figures of 5/19.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin
Another legend on this list, Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 180 wickets in 212 matches at an economy of 7.12. Known for his clever variations, Ashwin's best figures in the IPL are 4/34.
5. Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra has picked up 174 wickets in 162 matches, averaging 23.82 with the ball. The leg-spinner has four four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul, with his best figures being 5/17.
6. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 165 wickets in 133 matches at an economy rate of 7.30. The fast bowler has two five-wicket hauls, with his best performance being 5/10.
7. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has taken 160 wickets in 240 matches at an economy of 7.62. The all-rounder's best bowling figures in the IPL are 5/16, with three four-wicket hauls to his name.
8. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh has 150 wickets in 163 matches, with an impressive economy of 7.07. The off-spinner's best figures are 5/18, and he has one four-wicket and one five-wicket haul in his IPL career.
9. Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav has taken 144 wickets in 148 matches at a strike rate of 21.18. The fast bowler's best figures are 4/23, and he has three four-wicket hauls in his IPL career.
10. Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma has 137 wickets in 127 matches, with an economy of 7.88. His best figures are 5/18, and he has two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul to his name.