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The Indian Premier League is the oldest franchise tournament in the world. This league was first played back in 2008, and since then, it has become one of the biggest sports leagues in the world. All the big names in the last two decades or so have represented this tournament, which makes it a one-of-a-kind competition.
The IPL has always produced an even contest between the bat and the ball, and some legendary bowlers have made a big impact in the IPL. This article is also related to that stat, where we will learn about the fastest 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League. This list includes some bowling icons. So let’s check it out.
Fastest Bowlers to Reach 150 Wickets in IPL
Here are the Top 10 fastest bowlers to take 150 IPL Wickets:
| No. | Bowler | Teams | Mts Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasith Malinga | MI | 105 |
| 2 | Yuzi Chahal | MI, RCB, RR | 118 |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 122 |
| 4 | DJ Bravo | MI, CSK, GL | 137 |
| 5 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | PWI, SRH | 138 |
| 6 | Amit Mishra | DD, LSG, SRH | 140 |
| 7 | Sunil Narine | KKR | 143 |
| 8 | Piyush Chawla | PBKS, KKR, CSK, MI | 156 |
| 9 | Harbhajan Singh | MI, KKR, CSK | 159 |
| 10 | Ravi Ashwin | CSK, RPS, PBKS, DC, RR | 175 |
10. Ravi Ashwin
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin has been part of the league since 2009. He has played for five different teams in the tournament. Ashwin is India’s premier spinner in the test format and has been a consistent performer in the IPL. He reached 150 wickets in his 175th game. So far, Ashwin has taken 172 wickets in 198 games at an economy rate of 7.02.
9. Harbhajan Singh
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh was one of the leading bowlers to play in the tournament. He played until the 2021 edition and was part of three teams: MI, CSK, and KKR. Bhajji also won the IPL with MI and CSK. He took 159 matches to complete 150 wickets. Bhajji retired with 150 wickets in 160 innings at an economy rate of 7.07 and a best of 5/18.
8. Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla is another player who has played 15 or more seasons of the IPL. Chawla made his debut for PBKS and played for KKR, CSK, and MI after that. It took him 156 matches to reach the 150-wicket mark. He has taken 180 wickets currently in 182 games at an economy rate of 7.91 and needs just four more wickets to become the second-highest wicket-taker in the IPL.
7. Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is probably the best overseas spinner that is part of the IPL. He made his debut in 2012 for Kolkata Knight Riders and has been part of the team since then. He played a key role in the 2012 and 2014 wins for KKR. Narine reached 150 wickets in 143 games. So far, he has taken 164 wickets in 163 games at a 6.72 economy rate.
6. Amit Mishra
Spinners have always done well in the IPL. Amit Mishra is another spinner who has been pretty successful in this tournament. The veteran leg-spinner has played 16 seasons, including the IPL 2024, so far. He took 150 wickets in 140 games, including three hat-tricks. Overall, Mishra has 173 wickets to his name in 161 games at an economy rate of 7.46.
5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only Indian bowler to win the Purple Cap twice. He made his debut in 2009 for RCB and played two seasons for Pune Warriors India (2011 and 2012). Since 2014, he has been part of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvi reached 150 IPL wickets in 138 matches. Currently, he has taken 170 wickets in 161 matches with two five-wicket hauls.
4. DJ Bravo
DJ Bravo retired in 2022 as the leading wicket-taker in the IPL. He has the most wickets as an overseas bowler in the tournament. Bravo played for MI, GL, and CSK in his IPL career and completed 150 wickets in 137 games. He retired with 183 wickets in 161 games and bowled tough overs at the backend.
3. Jasprit Bumrah
India’s ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is the third-fastest bowler to complete 150 wickets in the tournament. Bumrah made his debut in 2013 for Mumbai Indians, and now he is one of the leading pacers in the world. He has been part of all five titles for MI. Bumrah has reached 150 wickets in 122 matches and is the fastest Indian pacer on the list.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal
Veteran leg-spinner Yuzi Chahal is the fastest Indian bowler on the list. Chahal took 118 matches to reach 150 wickets in the IPL. He is also the highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history. So far, Chahal has 188 wickets in 146 games, including six four-wicket hauls and one fifer.
1. Lasith Malinga
The first man to take 100 and 150 wickets in the IPL was Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga. He will always be remembered for his achievements in the IPL. Since making his debut in 2009 and retiring with a title in 2019, he has had a legendary career. Malinga completed 150 wickets in 105 matches. Overall, he retired with 170 wickets in just 122 games at an economy rate of 7.14.
