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Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in IPL history, with 233 wickets in 184 innings, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (226) and Sunil Narine (207). Chahal became the first bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets in 2024, and Bhuvneshwar became the first fast bowler to do so in April 2026. Narine is the leading overseas wicket-taker in the league. The list below is updated after the IPL 2026 season, which ended on 31 May 2026.
Most Wickets in IPL: Top 11 Bowlers (2008–2026)
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets | Innings | Type | Status (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 233 | 184 | Leg-spin | Active – Punjab Kings |
| 2 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 226 | 206 | Right-arm pace | Active – Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 3 | Sunil Narine | 207 | 200 | Off-spin | Active – Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | 192 | 191 | Leg-spin | Retired (2025) |
| 5 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 187 | 217 | Off-spin | Retired from IPL (2025) |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | 187 | 158 | Right-arm pace | Active – Mumbai Indians |
| 7 | Dwayne Bravo | 183 | 158 | Right-arm medium-pace | Retired |
| 8 | Ravindra Jadeja | 180 | 237 | Left-arm spin | Active – Rajasthan Royals |
| 9 | Rashid Khan | 179 | 153 | Leg-spin | Active – Gujarat Titans |
| 10 | Amit Mishra | 174 | 162 | Leg-spin | Retired (2025) |
| 11 | Lasith Malinga | 170 | 122 | Right-arm pace | Retired |
Figures as of the end of IPL 2026. Ashwin is placed above Bumrah on the tied 187 as he got there first.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal – 233 wickets
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He became the first bowler to 200 IPL wickets during IPL 2024 and won the Purple Cap in 2022 with 27 wickets for Rajasthan Royals, a season that included a hat-trick and 5 for 40 against Kolkata Knight Riders. After long spells with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, he now plays for Punjab Kings.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 226 wickets
Swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler, and only the second bowler overall, to take 200 IPL wickets when he dismissed Ayush Mhatre for RCB against CSK on 5 April 2026. He went on to his best IPL season, taking 28 wickets as RCB defended their title, finishing one behind the Purple Cap winner. He remains the only bowler to win back-to-back Purple Caps (2016 and 2017).
3. Sunil Narine – 207 wickets
West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has played his entire IPL career for Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012 and is the leading overseas wicket-taker in IPL history. He is known for one of the best economy rates among bowlers with 150-plus IPL wickets.
4. Piyush Chawla – 192 wickets
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla finished with 192 wickets across four franchises and hit the winning runs for KKR in the 2014 IPL final. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2025.
5. Ravichandran Ashwin – 187 wickets
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ended his IPL career in 2025 with 187 wickets, playing for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. His variations, including the carrom ball, made him one of the most economical spinners in the league.
6. Jasprit Bumrah – 187 wickets
Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah has taken his 187 wickets in just 158 innings, the best strike rate among the top 10. He also holds the record for the most three-wicket hauls in the IPL (read more), and his best figures are 5 for 10.
7. Dwayne Bravo – 183 wickets
All-rounder Dwayne Bravo won the Purple Cap twice for CSK, in 2013 and 2015. His 32 wickets in 2013 is still the joint-highest tally in a single IPL season. He retired as a player and has since moved into coaching.
8. Ravindra Jadeja – 180 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja is the only left-arm spinner in the top 10 and has played the most innings of any bowler on the list. A long-time Chennai Super Kings stalwart, he joined Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026.
9. Rashid Khan – 179 wickets
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan took 21 wickets for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 to climb into the top 10. At his current rate he could move into the top five within a season.
10. Amit Mishra – 174 wickets
Leg-spinner Amit Mishra holds the IPL record for the most hat-tricks (three), taken against Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab and Pune Warriors India. He retired in 2025.
11. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets
Mumbai Indians great Lasith Malinga took his 170 wickets in just 122 innings, with the best average among the top 11. He famously defended nine runs in the final over of the 2019 final to win the title for MI, and his best figures of 5 for 13 came against Delhi in 2011.
IPL Bowling Records at a Glance
| Most career wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal – 233 |
| Most wickets by a fast bowler | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 226 |
| Most wickets by an overseas bowler | Sunil Narine – 207 |
| Most wickets in a season | 32 – Dwayne Bravo (2013) and Harshal Patel (2021) |
| Most hat-tricks | Amit Mishra – 3 |
| Most Purple Caps | 2 each – Bravo, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada |
| IPL 2026 Purple Cap | Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 29 wickets |
| IPL 2025 Purple Cap | Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 25 wickets |
Related: most wickets in a single IPL season, how Prasidh Krishna won the 2025 Purple Cap, IPL 2025 award winners, IPL winners list, IPL 2026 results and the fastest balls in IPL history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has taken the most wickets in IPL history?
Yuzvendra Chahal, with 233 wickets as of the end of IPL 2026.
Which fast bowler has the most IPL wickets?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 226. In April 2026 he became the first pacer to reach 200 IPL wickets.
Which overseas bowler has the most IPL wickets?
Sunil Narine of the West Indies, with 207 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2026?
Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans, with 29 wickets in 17 matches, one ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (28).
What is the record for most wickets in one IPL season?
32 wickets, shared by Dwayne Bravo (CSK, 2013) and Harshal Patel (RCB, 2021).
More IPL: browse all IPL bowling and batting records on our IPL 2027 hub, or read interesting facts about the IPL.
Sources
- CricTracker – Most wickets in IPL 2008–2026
- The Tribune – Rabada wins IPL 2026 Purple Cap
- Free Press Journal – Bhuvneshwar reaches 200 IPL wickets
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