Bowlers who has taken the most wickets in a single IPL season?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some outstanding bowling performances over the years, with bowlers consistently striving to pick up as many wickets as possible in each edition of the tournament. In this article, we take a look at the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in a single IPL season.
List of most wickets by a bowler in an IPL season
When it comes to the highest number of wickets in a single IPL season, the record is held by Harshal Patel, who took an impressive 32 wickets in the 2021 season. His consistent performances with the ball not only helped his team but also earned him accolades from fans and experts alike. Harshal Patel’s 32 wickets in 2021 established him as the bowler with the most wickets in a single IPL season.
| Bowler | Wickets | Matches | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel | 32 | 15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2021 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 32 | 18 | Chennai Super Kings | 2013 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 30 | 17 | Delhi Capitals | 2020 |
| Lasith Malinga | 28 | 16 | Mumbai Indians | 2011 |
| James Faulkner | 28 | 16 | Rajasthan Royals | 2013 |
| Mohammad Shami | 28 | 16 | Gujarat Titans | 2023 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 27 | 15 | Mumbai Indians | 2020 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 27 | 17 | Rajasthan Royals | 2022 |
| Mohit Sharma | 27 | 14 | Gujarat Titans | 2023 |
| Rashid Khad | 27 | 16 | Gujarat Titans | 2023 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 26 | 14 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2017 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 26 | 17 | Chennai Super Kings | 2015 |
| Imran Tahir | 26 | 17 | Chennai Super Kings | 2019 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 25 | 12 | Delhi Capitals | 2019 |
| Morne Morkal | 25 | 16 | Delhi Capitals | 2012 |
Bowlers with most wickets in each IPL season
While Harshal Patel’s feat of 32 wickets in a single season is commendable, he is not the only bowler to have achieved such success. Dwayne Bravo managed to take 32 wickets in the 2013 season, showcasing his skills and dominance in the tournament. Notably, Dwayne Bravo shares the title of the highest wicket-taker in a single IPL season with Harshal Patel, underlining the remarkable performances these bowlers have delivered.
Other notable bowlers who have featured in the list of highest wicket-takers in a single IPL season include Lasith Malinga, James Faulkner, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Imran Tahir.
1. Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo (32 Wickets)
Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo have the most wickets in a single IPL season, with 32 each. Patel achieved this in 2021 while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
He played 15 matches and took 32 wickets at an average of 14.34 and an economy of 8.14. RCB made it to the playoffs but did not win the trophy. Patel also took a hat-trick against the Mumbai Indians that season.
2. Kagiso Rabada (30 Wickets)
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada finished IPL 2020 with 30 wickets, placing him third in the list of most wickets in a single IPL season.
He achieved this feat while playing for the Delhi Capitals, who qualified for the final but lost to the Mumbai Indians. Rabada played 17 matches in IPL 2020 and averaged 18.26 wickets per match with an economy rate of 8.34.
3.Lasith Malinga (28 Wickets)
Former Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga ranks fourth in the list of most wickets in a single IPL season with 28 wickets in 2011.
He played for the Mumbai Indians that year and took his wickets at an average of 13.39 and an economy rate of 5.95. Malinga was Mumbai’s most prolific and dangerous bowler that season, and he helped the team win their first IPL title.
4.James Faulkner (28 Wickets)
Australian left-arm seamer James Faulkner ranks fifth in the list of most wickets in a single IPL season with 28 wickets in 2013. He played for the Rajasthan Royals that year and took his wickets at an average of 15.25 and an economy rate of 6.75.
Faulkner was the second-highest wicket-taker that season, but he did not win the Purple Cap. He has played 60 IPL matches in total and has taken 59 wickets at an average of 30.14 and an economy rate of 8.69.
Who picked 32 wickets in a single IPL season?
Both Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo have taken 32 wickets in a single IPL season. Patel achieved this feat in the 2021 season, while Bravo did it in the 2013 season.
