Top 10 Fast Bowlers with Most Wickets in IPL History

By Priyanka Roshan | April 8, 2025

Top 10 Fast Bowlers with the Most Wickets in IPL History

In the April 7 clash at Wankhede Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar made history by surpassing Dwayne Bravo to become the fast bowler with the most wickets in IPL history.

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Over the years, the IPL has showcased world-class pacers who’ve changed matches with their raw pace, lethal yorkers, and crafty variations. Here’s a look at the top 10 fast bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

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A swing and death-overs expert, Bhuvneshwar leads IPL pacers with 184 wickets. His consistency and control make him Sunrisers Hyderabad’s most dependable bowling weapon.

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 184 Wickets

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Bravo’s slower balls and variations made him a CSK legend. With 183 wickets, he remains one of IPL’s most iconic and successful death-over specialists.

2. Dwayne Bravo – 183 Wickets

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Malinga’s slingy action and toe-crushing yorkers gave Mumbai Indians match-winning moments. His 170 wickets revolutionized death bowling in the league’s early years.

3. Lasith Malinga – 170 Wickets

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Mumbai’s pace spearhead, Bumrah delivers deadly yorkers and calm under pressure. With 165 wickets, he continues to dominate IPL’s fiercest bowling battles.

4. Jasprit Bumrah – 165 Wickets

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Umesh’s raw pace and attacking spells have earned him 144 wickets. A key contributor for RCB, KKR, GT and DC, he excels with the new ball.

5. Umesh Yadav – 144 Wickets

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Known for his swing and powerplay precision, Sandeep Sharma has quietly amassed 141 wickets for PBKS, SRH, and RR, making him a consistent threat upfront.

6. Sandeep Sharma – 141 Wickets

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Harshal shines in death overs with slower balls and clever variations. Now with SRH, his 139 wickets include a record-breaking season with RCB in 2021.

7. Harshal Patel – 139 Wickets

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Mohit, now with Delhi Capitals, brings discipline and smart pace changes. His 133 wickets reflect his ability to deliver under pressure in crunch game situations.

8. Mohit Sharma – 133 Wickets

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Currently with SRH, Shami’s pace and seam movement make him dangerous upfront. His 132 wickets include frequent powerplay and death-over breakthroughs.

9. Mohammed Shami – 132 Wickets

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Boult’s left-arm swing and early breakthroughs make him vital for MI in 2025. With 126 wickets, he’s known for rattling top orders in the powerplay.

10. Trent Boult – 126 Wickets

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