Which bowler has taken the most wickets in IPL?


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The bowler with the most wickets in IPL history is:

🏆 Lasith Malinga – 170 Wickets

  • Team(s): Mumbai Indians (MI)

  • Years Active: 2009 – 2019

  • Why it's special:

    • Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan fast bowler, holds the record for the most wickets in IPL history with a total of 170 wickets from 122 matches.

    • Malinga was known for his devastating yorkers and his ability to bowl in the death overs, which made him one of the most lethal bowlers in T20 cricket.

    • He played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians' IPL victories and was particularly dominant in the final overs.

Other Bowlers with Most Wickets in IPL:

Bowler Wickets Matches Played Team(s)
Dwayne Bravo 153 161 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Piyush Chawla 156 164 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI), etc.
Amit Mishra 166 150 Delhi Capitals (DC)
Ravichandran Ashwin 154 154 Delhi Capitals (DC), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)

Summary:

  • Lasith Malinga holds the record for 170 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker in IPL history.

  • Bowlers like Dwayne Bravo, Amit Mishra, and Piyush Chawla also rank high on the list and have been consistently successful in the tournament.

Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any of these bowlers' performances or records!