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Indian Premier League (IPL) is a popular cricket game, especially among Indian fans. The inaugural edition of IPL was played in 2008. India’s most popular cricket festival is ready to host the 14th edition of the IPL, which is scheduled to begin on 9 April 2021.
These tournaments are managed and organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is an organisation that has the right to govern Cricket in India, under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The IPL is played in T20 format.
This tournament is mostly played and conducted between March to May. A total of eight teams participate and they represent their respective cities & States in India. The first edition of IPL was played in 2008 and it’s organised every year. The latest edition was played in 2021.
IPL attracts a large amount of audience and in 2014 IPL ranked sixth by average attendance as compared to the other entire sports league in the world. In the year 2010, IPL was the first sporting event that was telecasted live on YouTube. In 2019, it gained the brand value of Rs. 475 Billion.
BCCI confirmed that the 2015 IPL season contributed Rs. 11.5 billion to the GDP of the Indian Economy. There have been a total of thirteen IPL seasons, with the Mumbai Indians being the current Title holder. The 2020 tournament was to be played and hosted by India but could not happen due to COVID-19 and was played in the United Arab Nation.
The first game of the 14th edition is between the defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. IPL is one of the most demanding games for Indian fans and is also one of the most viewed cricket tournaments. Let’s talk about the top 10 bowlers in IPL History.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the most thrilling cricket matches in history. The fast-paced nature of T20 cricket has often demanded exceptional bowling performances. Over the years, many bowlers have made their mark with their skill, precision, and ability to deliver match-winning spells. Let’s delve into the top 10 bowlers based on their wicket-taking prowess in the IPL.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal (205 wickets)
Yuzvendra Chahal has been a revelation for the IPL. His leg-spin bowling has consistently troubled batsmen, and he has consistently been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. Chahal’s ability to deceive batsmen with his variations and field placement has made him a nightmare for opposition teams.
2. Dwayne Bravo (183 wickets)
Dwayne Bravo’s all-round abilities have made him a valuable asset for various IPL franchises. His ability to swing the ball both ways, combined with his deceptive slower deliveries, has made him a formidable opponent for batsmen. Bravo’s death bowling skills have also been instrumental in helping his teams win close matches.
3. Piyush Chawla (192 wickets)
Piyush Chawla’s leg-spin bowling has been a consistent feature in the IPL. His ability to extract turn from the pitch, coupled with his variations, has made him a difficult bowler to face. Chawla has often been the go-to bowler for his teams in crucial situations, and his wicket-taking abilities have been invaluable.
4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (181 wickets)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing bowling has been a constant threat to batsmen in the IPL. His ability to move the ball both ways at a good pace has made him a difficult bowler to face. Kumar has also excelled in death bowling, often delivering crucial overs at the end of the innings.
5. Sunil Narine (180 wickets)
Sunil Narine’s mystery spin bowling has been a unique feature in the IPL. His ability to disguise his deliveries and deceive batsmen has made him a tough bowler to face. Narine has also been effective in the powerplay overs, picking up wickets at a consistent rate.
6. Ravichandran Ashwin (180 wickets)
Ravichandran Ashwin’s off-spin bowling has been a crucial component of many IPL teams. His ability to extract turn from the pitch and deceive batsmen with his variations has made him a difficult bowler to face. Ashwin has also been effective in the powerplay overs, picking up wickets at a consistent rate.
7. Amit Mishra (174 wickets)
Amit Mishra’s leg-spin bowling has been a valuable asset for various IPL franchises. His ability to extract turn from the pitch and deceive batsmen with his variations has made him a tough bowler to face. Mishra has also been effective in the death overs, picking up crucial wickets.
8. Lasith Malinga (170 wickets)
Lasith Malinga’s yorker has been a feared delivery in the IPL. His ability to consistently hit the yorker length has made him a nightmare for batsmen. Malinga has also been effective in the death overs, picking up crucial wickets and defending low totals.
9. Jasprit Bumrah (165 wickets)
Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to consistently bowl yorkers and death overs has made him a valuable asset for the Mumbai Indians. His ability to deceive batsmen with his variations and his accuracy has made him a tough bowler to face. Bumrah has also been effective in the powerplay overs, picking up wickets at a consistent rate.
10. Ravindra Jadeja (160 wickets)
Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round abilities have made him a valuable asset for various IPL franchises. His ability to bowl both off-spin and left-arm spin has made him a difficult bowler to face. Jadeja has also been effective in the death overs, picking up crucial wickets and defending low totals.
These are just a few of the many talented bowlers who have made their mark in the IPL. The tournament has produced some incredible bowling performances over the years, and it will be interesting to see which bowlers will continue to dominate in the future.
