20-20 cricket has always been a format where batters have managed to establish themselves more than bowlers with their power-hitting skills. Indian Premier League (IPL) is not an exception also. But bowlers have always managed to come up with some extraordinary performances to win games for their teams in crunch situations. But, still, sometimes while going for an extra push for their respective teams, bowlers have been found producing extras in the form of no-balls and wides.
Here are the top three bowlers with the most wides in IPL:
3. Lasith Malinga (129 wides)
This Sri Lanka legend always played for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL from 2008 to 2017. In 122 matches, Lasith Malinga took 170 wickets. He has taken the sixth-most wickets in the history of the tournament. Malinga is known for his accurate bowling display during the starting and death overs. Still, it also made him bowl some extra deliveries. He has bowled 129 wides in his IPL career and conceded 152 runs.
2. Ravichandran Ashwin (135 wides)
This veteran off-spinner from Team India has played for several IPL franchises over the years. Ravichandran Ashwin has played for Chennai Super Kings (2008 – 2015), Rising Pune Supergiant (2016 – 2017), Kings XI Punjab (2018 – 2019), Delhi Capitals (2020 – 2021), and now Rajasthan Royals since 2022. In 197 games, he has taken 171 wickets so far. Ashwin is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. But he has also bowled 135 wide deliveries and conceded 159 runs.
1. Dwayne Bravo (167 wides)
This West Indies legend always came up with such big performances for his team, especially with the ball. He was any captain’s go-to man when his team needed him at the death overs. Dwayne Bravo played for Mumbai Indians (2008 – 2010), and Chennai Super Kings (2011 – 2015, 2018 – 2022). In 161 games, he grabbed 183 wickets and Bravo is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. However, bowling at the death overs also made him bowl 167 wides during his career. In those extra deliveries, he conceded 173 runs.