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Some of the best bowlers in T20 cricket have made their mark on history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). These bowlers, who range from fierce pacers to cunning spinners, have regularly produced game-winning spells and contributed significantly to their sides' victories. Below is a list of the Top 12 Bowlers with the Most Wickets in IPL History:
| Rank | Player | Wickets |
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 221 |
| 2 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 198 |
| 3 | Sunil Narine | 192 |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | 192 |
| 5 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 187 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | 183 |
| 7 | Dwayne Bravo | 183 |
| 8 | Amit Mishra | 174 |
| 9 | Lasith Malinga | 170 |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja | 170 |
| 11 | Rashid Khan | 158 |
| 12 | Harshal Patel | 151 |
Having taken 221 wickets during his tenures with MI, RCB, PBKS, and RR, the leg-spin virtuoso tops the all-time wicket chart. Chahal, who is well-known for his keen eyes and unafraid attitude, is skilled at hitting in the middle overs. His IPL prowess is demonstrated by his best of 5/40, strike rate of 17.15, and eight 4-wicket hauls.
A swing specialist and death-over expert, Bhuvneshwar's consistency is unmatched. He has taken 198 wickets while playing for PWI, RCB, and SRH, with his best numbers being 5/19. His effectiveness and control are demonstrated by his economy of 7.69 and 14 maiden overs.
The mystery spinner from the Caribbean has bamboozled batters for over a decade. Narine's economy of 6.79 is among the best, along with 192 wickets and a standout 5/19. A key figure for KKR, he's turned many games with his economical and wicket-taking spells.
The crafty leggie is tied with Narine in wicket count. Chawla is a franchise favorite due to his consistency in taking middle-order wickets while playing for CSK, MI, KXIP, and KKR. Even if he didn't take five wickets, his consistency over 192 wickets says a lot.
Ashwin's tactical brilliance and variations have earned him 187 wickets. He contributes expertise and skill to the IPL with spells for CSK, DC, RR, and others. His economy of 7.20 and best of 4/34 show how he strangles runs while chipping away at wickets.
Known for toe-crushing yorkers and nerves of steel, Bumrah is MI's bowling spearhead. With a 5/10 best and an amazing strike rate of 18.23 and economy of 7.24, he is one of the most deadly bowlers in the IPL.
The charismatic West Indian all-rounder thrived with CSK and MI. Bravo, who specializes at slower balls and variations, and Bumrah both reach the 183-wicket mark. His death-over prowess was crucial to CSK's season-long triumph.
Among the most underrated leg-spinners, Mishra's 174 wickets come from smart bowling and immense control. He's been a standout performer against top sides like DC, LSG, and SRH, with four 4-wicket hauls and one 5-wicket haul to his name.
Malinga departed in 2019, but his 170 wickets are still considered legendary. He was a terror for batters because of his slinging motion and accurate yorkers. With a strike rate of 16.62 and best figures of 5/13, he was MI’s go-to bowler in crunch moments.
A valuable all-rounder, Jadeja's left-arm spin has fetched him 170 wickets in addition to his batting heroics. His best of 5/16 and economical bowling often give CSK breakthroughs when needed most.
The Afghan sensation has been a match-winner since his IPL debut. With 158 wickets, an economy of 7.08, and constant control over proceedings, Rashid's impact at SRH and GT has been remarkable.
Harshal rose to fame with a record-breaking season and hasn't looked back. His slower deliveries and variations in the death overs brought him 151 wickets, including a brilliant 5/27.
Here's the list of leading wicket-takers from each IPL season:
| Season | Player | Wickets | Team(s) |
| 2008 | Sohail Tanvir | 22 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| 2009 | RP Singh | 23 | Deccan Chargers (DC) |
| 2010 | Pragyan Ojha | 21 | Deccan Chargers (DC) |
| 2011 | Lasith Malinga | 28 | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| 2012 | Morne Morkel | 25 | Delhi Daredevils (DD) |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | 32 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 2014 | Mohit Sharma | 23 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 2015 | Dwayne Bravo | 26 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 2016 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 23 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| 2017 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 26 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| 2018 | Andrew Tye | 24 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | 26 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | 30 | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | 32 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 27 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | 28 | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| 2024 | Jasprit Bumrah | 26 | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| 2025 | Prasidh Krishna | 25 | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
Who Has Taken the Most Wickets in a Single IPL Season?
Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo jointly hold the record with 32 wickets each — Patel in 2021, Bravo in 2013.
Has Anyone Got 6 Wickets in an Over?
In the IPL or international T20s, no bowler has ever claimed six wickets in a single over. In professional cricket, such a feat is still nearly impossible.
Who is the Orange Cap Holder in IPL 2025?
S. Sudharsan (GT), who dominated the run charts with solid efforts throughout the season, won the Orange Cap in the 2025 Indian Premier League with 759.
