Most IPL Wickets: “Records are meant to be broken,” said Michael Schumacher. Rajasthan Royals ace spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has regisrerd a major milestone. The Indian star spinner has 171 wickets in the Indian Premier League under his belt. He has now gone past Lasith Malinga to become the Second highest wicket taken in the history of IPL. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
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Over the years, Yuzvendra Chahal has showcased his brilliance. And the IPL has been his favorite playground. For Rajasthan Royals, Chahal emerged as the highest wicket taker back in IPL 2022 and subsequently won the Purple cap.
Most Wickets in IPL History
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | 4 | 5 |
| DJ Bravo | 2008-2022 | 161 | 158 | 183 | 4/22 | 23.82 | 8.38 | 2 | 0 |
| YS Chahal | 2013-2023 | 133* | 132 | 171 | 5/40 | 21.58 | 7.62 | 4 | 1 |
| SL Malinga | 2009-2019 | 122 | 122 | 170 | 5/13 | 19.79 | 7.14 | 6 | 1 |
| A Mishra | 2008-2021 | 154 | 154 | 166 | 5/17 | 23.95 | 7.35 | 4 | 1 |
| R Ashwin | 2009-2023 | 186* | 183 | 158 | 4/34 | 28.98 | 6.97 | 1 | 0 |
IPL 2023 has been no different for Yuzvendra Chahal. The magic weaver began this year’s campaign with a four-fer against Sunrisers Hyderabad as RR went on to win the game by 72 runs. With his 4 wicket haul, Chahal went on to match Lasith Malinga who bagged 170 wickets for Mumbai Indian in the Indian Premier League.
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However, to reach the top, Chahal has a bit of work to do. Dwayne Bravo tops the IPL’s Most Wickets charts with 183 dismissals. If Chahal can go on to have a brilliant season and replicate his IPL 2022 performances, then he can easily take the top crown.
Climbing to the 🔝 of an elusive list!@yuzi_chahal is now second in the list of all time leading wicket-takers in the history of #TATAIPL 🫡#RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/2iWrobm5ud
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- With 183 scalps, Dwayne Bravo is the No.1 wicket taker in the IPL.
- In 161 matches he has an economy rate of 8.38.
- His best bowling figure is 4/22.
- Lasith Malinga has played 122 matches and scalped 170 wickets.
- Malinga’s economy rate is 7.14 and his best is 5/13.
- Chahal has played 132 matches and scalped 171 wickets.
- His best bowling figure is 5/40 and has an economy rate of 7.58
Yuzvendra Chahal vs SRH Highlights: Yuzvendra Chahal has etched his name in the record books once again after his brilliant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2023. Chahal scalped four wickets in the match, taking his total number of wickets in the IPL to 170, thereby equalling the record set by the legendary SriLankan pacer Lasith Malinga. The only bowler ahead of Chahal is Dwayne Bravo, who has taken 183 wickets in the IPL. Meanwhile, Chahal’s impressive 4/17 against SRH proved pivotal in Rajasthan Royals‘ crushing victory, as they secured a 72-run win.
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