Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been a leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL).With 219 wickets from 171 matches, he holds the IPL record for most wickets, boasting an average of 22.49 and economy rate of 7.95. He will playing for PBKS in this season of IPL in 2025.
Chahal is one of the top spinners in the IPL and for the Indian cricket team. Let’s have a look at his IPL career so far.
Yuzvendra Chahal made his first appearance in IPL 2012 after he was bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 10 Lakhs. However, he got to play his first IPL match for MI in 2013. In 2014, Chahal was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the same price of ₹10 Lakhs. His IPL salary was increased to INR 6 crore in IPL 2018 after he started performing for India as well. He became a crucial player of RCB over the years. After eight years with RCB, Chahal was sold to Rajasthan Royals for INR 6.5 crore ahead of IPL 2022. He had a great outing in his first season with RR as he finished as the leading wicket-taker of the season. For the IPL 2025 season, Yuzvendra Chahal has been bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹18 crore.
Yuzvendra Chahal made his IPL debut on April 24, 2013, playing for the Mumbai Indians against the Rajasthan Royals. It was the sixth match of the 2013 Indian Premier League season. Chahal had a memorable debut, showcasing his talent as a leg-spin bowler. Although he went wicketless in that match, he displayed his potential with his variations and control over his deliveries.
This marked the beginning of Chahal’s journey in the IPL, where he eventually established himself as one of the premier spinners in the league, representing various teams over the years and becoming a vital part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad.
Yuzvendra Chahal Best Bowling Figure in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal’s best bowling figures in the IPL are 5 wickets for 40 runs (5/40), which he achieved while playing for the Rajasthan Royals against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 18, 2022. This impressive performance played a crucial role in RCB’s victory.
Yuzvendra Chahal IPL 2021 Wickets
While playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2021, Yuzvendra Chahal continued to be a vital cog in their bowling attack, despite the team’s overall struggles. Here’s a summary of his contributions:
Matches Played: 15
Wickets Taken: 18
Best Bowling Figures: 3/11
Economy Rate: 7.05
Yuzvendra Chahal IPL 2022 Wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal’s spin wizardry continued to shine in the IPL 2022 season, even after his move to the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Here’s a quick summary of his impactful performance:
Matches Played: 17
Wickets Taken: 27 (Most wickets in the season, earning him the Purple Cap)
Best Bowling Figures: 5/40
Economy Rate: 7.75
Yuzvendra Chahal IPL 2023 Wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal continued his reign as a spin king in the IPL 2023 season, leading the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) bowling attack with his exceptional skills. Here’s a summary of his dominant performance:
Matches Played: 14
Wickets Taken: 21
Best Bowling Figures: 4/17
Economy Rate: 8.18
IPL Season
Matches
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Average
Economy
Best
4w
2025
11
33.0
324
14
23.14
9.82
4/28
0
2024
14
54.0
512
18
28.44
9.48
3/11
0
2023
14
52.5
432
21
20.57
8.18
4/17
3
2022
17
68
527
27
19.52
7.75
5/40
1
2021
15
53
374
18
20.77
7.05
3/11
0
2020
15
57.1
405
21
19.28
7.08
3/18
0
2019
14
49.2
386
18
21.44
7.82
4/38
1
2018
14
50
363
12
30.25
7.26
2/22
0
2017
13
43.3
333
14
23.78
7.65
3/16
0
2016
13
49.1
401
21
19.09
8.15
4/25
1
2015
15
46.5
415
23
18.04
8.86
3/40
0
2014
14
55
386
12
32.16
7.01
2/17
0
2013
1
4
34
0
0.00
8.50
0/34
0
Yuzvendra Chahal Last 10 IPL Innings bowling Stats
The table below shows bowling stats for Yuzvendra Chahal last 10 IPL matches.
