The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been nothing short of a carnival this year, and while the batsmen have tried to steal the show, the bowlers have gatecrashed the party in style. As the group stage wraps up, let’s take a peek at the top wicket-takers who’ve not just taken wickets, but also taken our breath away with their performances.
Harshal Patel leads the wicket-taking chart with 24 wickets from 14 matches. His consistency has been a key asset for Punjab Kings. Bowling 294 balls (49 overs) without a maiden, Patel has given away 477 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 9.73. His best bowling figures this season are 3/15, and his average stands at 19.87, with a strike rate of 12.25. Despite his high economy, his wicket-taking ability has been invaluable.
Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians)
Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of Mumbai Indians‘ bowling attack, has scalped 20 wickets in 13 matches. Delivering 311 balls (51.5 overs) without a maiden, Bumrah has conceded just 336 runs, maintaining a remarkable economy rate of 6.48. His average of 16.80 and a strike rate of 15.55 highlight his effectiveness. Bumrah’s standout performance includes a five-wicket haul (5/21), the only five-for among the top wicket-takers.
Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings)
Arshdeep Singh, another Punjab Kings bowler, has claimed 19 wickets in 14 matches. With 302 balls (50.2 overs) bowled and no maidens, Singh has given away 505 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 10.03. His best figures are 4/29, with an average of 26.57 and a strike rate of 15.89. While his economy rate is on the higher side, his ability to take crucial wickets has been noteworthy.
Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders has taken 18 wickets in 13 matches, across 264 balls (44 overs). Despite not bowling any maidens, he has been economical, conceding 367 runs with an economy rate of 8.34. Chakravarthy’s average stands at 20.38, with a strike rate of 14.66, and his best bowling figures are 3/16. His mystery spin has troubled many batsmen this season.
Mukesh Kumar (Delhi Capitals)
Mukesh Kumar from Delhi Capitals has impressed with 17 wickets in just 10 matches. Bowling 213 balls (35.3 overs) without a maiden, Kumar has conceded 368 runs, resulting in a high economy rate of 10.36. His best figures are 3/14, with an average of 21.64 and a strike rate of 12.52. Despite his high economy, his knack for taking wickets quickly has been crucial for his team.
T Natarajan (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
T Natarajan has taken 17 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 11 matches. Over 260 balls (43.2 overs), including one maiden, he has conceded 401 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 9.25. His best performance is 4/19, with an average of 23.58 and a strike rate of 15.29. Known for his death-over bowling, Natarajan has been a significant contributor to his team’s bowling strength.
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