Although the Indian Premier League is regarded as a haven for spin bowlers, statistics reveal that fast bowlers with skill and ability frequently dominate the IPL. It’s admirable to perform well in a match, but punching it consistently is fantastic. A bowler can compete for the Purple Cap in the IPL, which is awarded to the player who takes the most wickets, by putting in a lot of effort and being reliable, accurate, and versatile. Look through the bowlers with the most wickets in a single IPL season as the 16th season of the IPL approaches.
Harshal Patel
Gujarat Harshal Patel, a fast bowler by birth, holds the record for most wickets in a single IPL season. Harshal has been a part of the IPL since 2012, but his breakthrough season came in 2021 when he picked up 32 wickets in 15 games to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore to the playoffs. In the 2021 IPL, the right-handed pacer was so accurate with the bat that he made a hit once every ten balls. In addition, he recorded his best bowling figure of 5/27 against the Mumbai Indians. He made his India debut against the Blackcaps in the same year as his IPL success.
Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders and the IPL’s leading wicket-taker, is currently ranked second on the list of players with the most wickets in a single IPL season. With his stints with CSK, Bravo was a consistent performer in the IPL. The Caribbean seamer caused havoc in the 2013 IPL, taking 32 wickets in 18 matches for his team, with a best of 4 for 42 against the formidable Mumbai Indians in the Eden Gardens championship game. Nevertheless, despite his incredible effort, MI defeated CSK to win the IPL for the first time.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been an essential part of each IPL team he has played for. In the 2020 IPL, Rabada was on fire. The Proteas quick bowler recorded 30 wickets in 17 games at an incredible strike rate of 13.1, which ranks third-most in an IPL season. The star bowler helped the Delhi Capitals reach the final, but MI defeated DC by five wickets to win their fifth IPL championship.
Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga, who holds the record for most wickets in a single IPL season, is the greatest fast bowler in Indian T20 League history. Malinga had a stellar average and strike rate of 13.39 and 13.5, respectively, while playing in 16 games in 2011. At his best, the sling-action bowler caused trouble for everyone with his accurate yorkers and slowers. He achieved his career-best IPL figure of 5/13 against Delhi Capitals during that current season.
James Faulkner
The left-arm fast bowler takes the fifth spot on the list of honorable most wickets in a single IPL season. During his tenure, this bowler was difficult for batsmen because of his exceptional backhand slower balls. Faulkner, who has participated in the IPL since 2011, played every game in a season for the first time and took 28 wickets on 16 occasions in 2013. However, despite having a standout season, Rajasthan Royals’ journey ended in the Playoffs. The Tasmanian seamer scored two goals during that campaign, with his best coming against SRH when he went 5 for 16.
List of Most Wickets in Single IPL Season
| Player | Year | Matches | Innings | Wickets | AVG | SR | Best | 4 Wickets | 5 Wickets |
| H Patel | 2021 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 14.34 | 10.5 | 5/27 | 1 | 1 |
| D Bravo | 2013 | 18 | 18 | 32 | 15.53 | 11.7 | 4/42 | 1 | – |
| KRabada | 2020 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 18.26 | 13.1 | 4/24 | 2 | – |
| L Malinga | 2011 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 13.39 | 13.5 | 5/13 | – | 1 |
| J Faulkner | 2013 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 15.25 | 13.5 | 5/16 | – | 2 |
| Mohammad Shami | 2023 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 18.64 | 13.92 | 4/11 | 2 | _ |
| Mohit Sharma | 2023 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 13.37 | 9.81 | 5/10 | 2 | 1 |
| J Bumrah | 2020 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 14.96 | 13.3 | 4/14 | 2 | – |
| Y Chahal | 2022 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 19.51 | 15.1 | 5/40 | 1 | 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 2023 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 20.44 | 14.88 | 4/30 | 1 | _ |
Who has recorded the highest number of wickets in an IPL season?
The most wickets in a single IPL season have been taken by Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel (32).
Who among Indian cricketers has taken the most wickets in an IPL season?
With 32 wickets in the 2021 IPL, Harshal Patel holds the record for most wickets in a single IPL season.
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