In the world’s most popular cricket league, IPL, the stormy innings of the batsmen often make headlines, but there have also been many bowlers who have changed the course of the match with their brilliant bowling. The record of taking most wickets in IPL history is currently held in the name of Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken a total of 221 wickets in the matches played between 2013 and 2025. He has achieved this feat while bowling in 174 matches. His average has been 22.76 and economy rate around 7.96. Chahal’s best performance has been taking 5 wickets and giving 40 runs. In IPL, he has played for teams like Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The name of Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes at the second place in this list. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken a total of 198 wickets in 190 matches played between 2011 and 2025. His best performance has been 19 runs for 5 wickets. On the basis of his swing bowling, he has taken the team out of difficult situations many times.
Sunil Narayan
West Indies’ mysterious spinner Sunil Narayan is in third place. This star bowler of Kolkata Knight Riders has taken 192 wickets in IPL. Narayan’s economy rate has been around 6.79, which is considered the best in this list.
Piyush Chawla
The name of experienced Indian leg spinner Piyush Chawla is at number four. He has taken 192 wickets in IPL. Chawla has performed brilliantly for a long time, playing for teams like Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Ravichandran Ashwin
India’s legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is in fifth place. Ashwin has taken 187 wickets in 221 matches. Known for his accurate line-length and variety, Ashwin is counted among the most experienced bowlers of IPL. Now the eyes of cricket fans are on the upcoming IPL season. IPL 2026 is going to start from 28th March and the final match will be played on 31st May. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether any bowler can come close to Chahal’s record this season or not.
