Which pacers have taken the most wickets as bowled in IPL history?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a platform for some of the most talented fast bowlers in the world to showcase their skills and take wickets in abundance. Among these pacers, some have made a significant impact with their ability to bowl the perfect yorker, swing the ball, and vary their pace to deceive the batsmen. In this blog post, we will take a look at the pacers who have taken the most wickets as bowled in IPL history.
At the top of the list is the legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, who played for the Mumbai Indians (MI) from 2008 to 2020. Malinga holds the record for the most dismissals as bowled by a pacer in IPL history, with an impressive 63 wickets. His ability to bowl the perfect yorker and swing the ball back into the right-handed batsmen made him a nightmare for many batsmen in the tournament.
Malinga’s record is followed closely by his MI teammate Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken 41 wickets as bowled in the IPL. Bumrah is known for his ability to bowl at high speeds and swing the ball both ways, making him a difficult bowler to face. His ability to bowl the perfect yorker has also made him a successful bowler in the death overs.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is third on the list, with 40 wickets as bowled in the IPL. Kumar is a skilled bowler who has the ability to bowl at different speeds and angles, making him a difficult bowler to face. His ability to bowl the perfect yorker and swing the ball back into the right-handed batsmen has made him a successful bowler in the tournament.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Mohammad Shami is fourth on the list, with 30 wickets as bowled in the IPL. Shami is a skilled bowler who has the ability to bowl at high speeds and swing the ball both ways, making him a difficult bowler to face. His ability to bowl the perfect yorker and vary his pace has made him a successful bowler in the tournament.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Sandeep Sharma is fifth on the list, with 28 wickets as bowled in the IPL. Sharma is a skilled bowler who has the ability to bowl at different speeds and angles, making him a difficult bowler to face. His ability to bowl the perfect yorker and swing the ball back into the right-handed batsmen has made him a successful bowler in the tournament.
Notably, Bumrah recently bowled Abdul Samad and Avesh Khan during MI’s IPL 2025 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday, taking his tally of wickets as bowled to 41 in the process. This shows that even at the highest level, pacers can still take wickets as bowled and make a significant impact on the game.
In conclusion, Lasith Malinga holds the record for the most dismissals as bowled by a pacer in IPL history, with 63 wickets. He is followed closely by MI’s Jasprit Bumrah (41), RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (40), SRH’s Mohammad Shami (30), and RR’s Sandeep Sharma (28). These pacers have made a significant impact on the game with their ability to bowl the perfect yorker, swing the ball, and vary their pace.
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