Top Three Wicket Takers in Indian T20 League

One of the greatest achievements for a bowler is to take wickets in the batter-friendly T20 cricket. T20 cricket is without a doubt the sport’s most entertaining format for all cricket fans and the best of them comes in Indian T20 League. In T20 matches, we get to see boundary after boundary, but we also see the loss of wickets at the most critical times. And these wickets unquestionably alter the games, making them more exciting and competitive. The top three wicket-takers in Indian T20 League are listed below.

1. Dwayne Bravo (181 Wickets in 159 Matches)

The Indian T20 League’s leading wicket-taker is Chennai superstar Dwayne Bravo. The West Indies all-rounder has managed to clinch 181 wickets in 159 games. Bravo is one of the most impressive death-over experts and the medium pacer is known for his variations. Dwayne Bravo started his Indian Premier League career with Mumbai and since then, he has changed the game by taking 181 wickets at a strike rate of 23.86. 

He currently plays for Chennai after representing Mumbai and Gujarat in previous seasons. 2013 was his best year, as he won the Purple Cap after clinching 32 wickets in 18 games. In the eighth edition of the tournament Bravo once again won the Purple cap as he took 26 wickets in the season.

2. Lasith Malinga (170 Wickets in 122 Matches)

In terms of the number of wickets taken in the Indian T20 League, Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga is ranked second. Malinga was well-known for his variations in the death overs especially slow-yorker balls in the final overs. With an average of 19.80, he has taken 170 wickets in 122 games. Malinga started his Indian T20 League career with Mumbai and ended with them too.

The Lankan superstar won The Purple Cap in 2011 for his 28 wickets during the fourth season of the tournament. He has played vital roles in Mumbai’s five championship victories. Malinga who has been consistent and phenomenal throughout his career has clinched three or more wickets 18 times.

3. Amit Mishra (166 Wickets in 154 matches)

Indian Stalwart Amit Mishra is the only spinner on this list. The right-arm leg break spinner is ranked third in the list of highest wicket-takers in the Indian T20 League. In 154 games, he has clinched 166 wickets at an average of 23.95. He claimed three or more wickets 16 times throughout his career, including a five-wicket haul while representing Delhi, Deccan, and Hyderabad. 

In the game against Rajasthan, he made his IPL debut for Delhi in 2008. Although he has been one of the most consistent bowlers in the league He never succeeded in winning the IPL’s Purple Cap. Notably, he has the most hattricks in the Tournament.