Top 10 Bowlers in IPL: Best IPL Wicket Taker in 2024

The Indian Premier League was one of its kind when it came into existence in 2008. Since then, the IPL has only grown season by season, and now it has become the biggest cricket tournament in the world, even bigger than the Cricket World Cup in many ways. That is why, every cricketer wants to play in this tournament, which makes it pretty competitive.

Over the years, many brilliant bowlers have played for this league. Some of them performed well, while others faded away. Even in the coming season, we will see some of the best in the business showcasing their skill set in India. A few bowlers are closing in to reach 200 IPL wickets, which will be a big landmark to achieve. However, here we will talk about the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, and most of these will be playing in the coming IPL 2024.

Here are the top ten wicket-takers in the IPL:

Top 10 wicket-takers in the IPL

10. Harbhajan Singh

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was one of the best Indian spinners to play in the IPL. With his international experience, he was pretty successful in the IPL as well. Bhajji played until 2021 before retiring from all forms of cricket. He played for three franchises (CSK/KKR/MI). He played 163 games and took 150 wickets at an economy rate of 7.07.

9. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja made a remarkable IPL appearance when he showcased his skills for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2008 season under Shane Warne. That was certainly a career-changing moment for the all-rounder, and he has travelled a long way since then. Jadeja will surely be a threat in the coming season, especially in Chennai. So far, Jadeja has played 226 games and taken 152 wickets, for a best of 5/16.

8. Sunil Narine

Veteran West Indian spinner Sunil Narine made his IPL debut in 2012 for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Since then, he has been with the same franchise and has been an integral part of the team. Narine has been one of the most economical bowlers in the IPL and has always done well. He has taken 163 wickets in 162 games at an economy rate of 6.73. Narine will be back in action in the coming season, and KKR will hope that he can have a brilliant season.

7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only Indian bowler to win the “Purple Cap” twice in the IPL. He has been a seasonal campaigner. Since making his debut in 2011, Bhuvi has always been a go-to bowler for his captain. He has played for the Pune Warriors and the Sunrisers Hyderabad until now. Bhuvi has played 160 games and taken 170 wickets with two fifers. Bhvneshwar’s form will be very crucial for SRH in the IPL 2024.

6. Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is certainly an IPL legend. The former pacer retired with the most IPL wickets at the time of his retirement. His performances helped MI be so successful in this league. Until now, Malinga has had one of the best bowling strike rate of 16.62 in the IPL for bowlers taking 50 or more wickets. He retired with 170 wickets in 122 and won four titles with MI.

5. Ravi Ashwin

Ravi Ashwin made his IPL debut in 2009 for the CSK and played until 2015. Since then, he has played for the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals and is now part of the Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin has always been a genuine contributor who is always in the game with his street-smart skills. He has played 197 games and taken 171 wickets at an economy rate of 7.01 and will be one bowler to watch out for in the coming IPL 2024.

4. Amit Mishra

The hat-trick man of the IPL, Amit Mishra, is still as young as he was when he made his IPL debut in 2008. The 41-year-old leg-spinner missed the 2022 season after not getting picked by any team, but despite that, he is among the top wicket-takers. Mishra has played 161 matches and taken 173 wickets at an economy rate of 7.31. He is the only bowler to take three hat-tricks in the IPL. However, the IPL 2024 might be the last season for the 41-year-old, and he will look to make it a memorable one.

3. Piyush Chawla

Another veteran leg-spinner who is getting better with age is Piyush Chawla. The 35-year-old will represent the Mumbai Indians in the coming IPL 2024, which is his fourth IPL franchise after PBKS, KKR, and CSK. Chawla will be pretty close to reaching 200 wickets in the coming season. He has taken 179 wickets so far in 181 wickets in the IPL. Chawla can be the game-changer for MI in the coming season.

2. Dwayne Bravo

Former West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo retired as an IPL legend. He had a superb IPL career where he achieved some incredible records that are hard to break, even by the best. Bravo was the first bowler to win the “Purple Cap” twice in the IPL. In 2013, he took 32 wickets, which is still the joint-most wickets by a bowler in a season. Bravo retired with 183 wickets in 161 games and played for three franchises in his career.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal

The IPL 2024 can be a historic season because we might see a bowler or two reach the figure of 200 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal is certainly the one who can achieve this big milestone in the coming IPL 2024. The veteran leggie has claimed 187 wickets in just 145 games at an incredible strike rate of 1.696. He will be playing for the Rajasthan Royals and will be their main spinner. Chahal has played for three different teams (MI, RCB, and RR) so far in his IPL career.

Best IPL Wicket Taker in 2024

The coming 17th edition will be pretty special because some big names have joined the list. However, the active bowlers on the above list will surely be making a big impact. But there are also some bowlers who are not on the above list but will be very dangerous. So we bring you a small list of those bowlers whom we will see fighting for the “Purple Cap” for the coming IPL 2024.

• Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 145 wickets in 120 matches
• Rashid Khan (GT) – 139 wickets in 109 matches
• Kagiso Rabada (PBKS) – 106 wickets in 69 matches
• Mitchell Starc (KKR) – 34 wickets in 27 matches
• Umran Malik (SRH) – 29 wickets in 25 matches