As the IPL 2023 has just started, cricket fans around the world are eagerly keeping an eye on the performance of their favorite players. One of the key aspects of any cricket match is the performance of the bowlers, who play a crucial role in restricting the opposition's scoring and taking wickets. In this article, we'll take a look at the players who have taken the most wickets in the IPL so far.

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IPL 2023: Most wickets in IPL

1. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets

Former CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo comes at the first position in that list who has taken 183 wickets in 161 matches. Bravo, who has played for the Chennai Super Kings throughout his IPL career, is known for his variations and his ability to bowl accurately in the death overs. The West Indian all-rounder has been a key component of the Chennai Super Kings' bowling attack, and his performances have played a vital role in the team's three IPL title victories. CSK has appointed Dwayne Bravo as the team's bowling coach ahead of IPL 2023.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal | 171 Wickets

Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal leapfrogged past legendary Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League history. The veteran spinner is the only Indian bowler to pick 170+ wickets in the cash-rich league. He accomplished this landmark during his side's match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. He has taken 171 wickets in 133 matches.

3. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka comes at the third position in that list, who has taken 170 wickets in 122 matches. Malinga, who played for the Mumbai Indians throughout his IPL career, is known for his deadly yorkers and his ability to bowl at the death. The Sri Lankan pacer was a key component of the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack for over a decade, and his contributions were instrumental in the team's four IPL title victories. Lasith Malinga is not playing in IPL 2023 because he decided to retire from franchise cricket in 2021. After informing his decision to the Mumbai Indians management, the team did not retain him for IPL 2021.

4. Amit Mishra | 166 Wickets

In fourth place on the list is Amit Mishra of India, who has taken 166 wickets in 152 matches. Mishra, who has played for several teams in the IPL, is a leg-spinner known for his ability to take wickets in the middle overs. The Indian spinner has been a consistent performer in the IPL over the years. His contributions with the ball have been also vital for his teams. A 40-year-old Mishra is currently playing for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023.

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5. Ravichandran Ashwin | 158 Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Rajasthan franchise in the Indian Premier League. He has 158 wickets in 186 matches in his name. Ashwin is currently the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the IPL. Earlier, he played for multiple teams like Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals. In the IPL Auction 2023, the Rajasthan franchise acquired the services of R. Ashwin for Rs 5.00 Cr.

Cricket has evolved significantly, with the introduction of different formats challenging players to adapt their skills across Test cricket, ODIs and T20Is. Only a select few have managed to excel in all three, achieving the remarkable feat of taking over 100 wickets in each format. 

In this article, we will take a look at the bowlers to take 100 wickets in every format.

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Bowlers to take 100 wickets in every format

1. Tim Southee

• Test - 389
• ODI - 221
• T20I - 164

Tim Southee is the only bowler to take 100-plus wickets while featuring in 100-plus matches in each format. Southee picked up his 100th Test wicket against the West Indies on December 21, 2013 in Hamilton. A month later, the right-arm pacer added his 100th ODI scalp at the same venue against India. 

Southee was overall the third bowler to surpass 100 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat against Pakistan on October 26, 2021, in Sharjah. With 774 wickets, his breakdown includes 389 in Tests, 221 in ODIs, and 164 in T20Is.

2. Lasith Malinga

• Test - 101
• ODI - 338
• T20I - 107

Lasith Malinga breached the 100-wicket landmark in all formats for the first time. Malinga took his 100th Test wicket in his 30th match in Colombo on August 4, 2010. He got Sachin Tendulkar as his landmark victim, though this match turned out to be his last in the format. Ten days later, the right-arm pacer clinched his 100th ODI scalp against New Zealand in Dambulla. He ended up with 338 wickets in 226 ODI matches for Sri Lanka.

Malinga picked up his 100th T20I wicket against the same opposition in Pallekele on September 6, 2019. He was in fact the first-ever bowler to take 100 wickets in the shortest format. Slinga Malinga bowed out with 107 scalps in 84 T20Is.

3. Shakib Al Hasan

• Test - 246
• ODI - 317
• T20I - 149

Shakib Al Hasan was the second bowler to join Malinga in this elite list. The Bangladesh all-rounder has been a key player for his team, contributing with the bat and ball. Shakib first reached the 100th wicket milestone in ODIs during the 2010 Asia Cup game against Pakistan on June 21 in Dambulla. Two years later, he repeated the feat in Test cricket, taking his 100th scalp against the West Indies on November 24, 2012 in Khulna.

Hasan was also the second bowler to bag 100 T20I wickets, reaching the landmark against Australia on August 9, 2021, in Mirpur. His bowling figures are impressive, with 712 wickets in total - 246 in Tests, 317 in ODIs, and 149 in T20Is.

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4. Shaheen Shah Afridi

• Test - 121
• ODI - 132
• T20I - 122

Shaheen Shah Afridi is the latest entrant in this list. The Pakistan pacer is rising quickly through the ranks, having made his debut across formats in 2018. Afridi has emerged as Pakistan’s lead bowler, picking up crucial wickets across formats. The left-arm pacer achieved the feat within one and a half years of taking his 100 scalps in Tests.

Afridi's 100th Test victim came in the first Test against Sri Lanka on July 16, 2023, in Galle. Three months later, Afridi took his 100th ODI wicket against Bangladesh in Kolkata on October 31, 2023, during the ODI World Cup. He also became the fastest Pakistani to 100 ODI wickets, taking 51 matches to reach the landmark.

Afridi’s 100th T20I wicket came on December 10, 2024, during the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. That made him only the fourth bowler to take 100 wickets in each of the international cricket formats. Overall Afridi took 375 wickets - 121 in Tests, 132 in ODIs, and 122 in T20Is. 

Test cricket has always showcased some of the finest bowling performances in the sport’s history. Many bowlers began their journey with the red ball and, through consistent performances, went on to become legends of the game.

Blessing Muzarabani became the first bowler to take 30 wickets across formats in 2025. Muzarabani also became the fourth Zimbabwe bowler to take 25 or more wickets in a calendar year in Tests.

In this article, we will take a look the bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket in 2025.

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Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2025

6. Nathan Lyon | 24 Wickets

Nathan Lyon, known for his mystery spin bowling, features sixth on this list. In 2025, Lyon has played six Test matches and picked up 24 wickets at a bowling average of 24.04. His tally also includes two four-wicket hauls.

5. Jomel Warrican | 24 Wickets

West Indies' star spinner, Jomel Warrican, features fifth on this list. In 6 Test matches, he took 24 wickets at a bowling average of 19.20. His tally also includes two five-wicket hauls and achieved his best bowling figures of 7 for 32. His economy rate stood at 2.70, with a strike rate of 42.54.

4. Noman Ali | 26 Wickets

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali holds the record for the most six-wicket hauls (5) by a Pakistan spinner in home Tests. He broke the previous record of four, held by the legendary Abdul Qadir. Remarkably, Noman has picked up five-wicket hauls in each of his last five Tests since returning to the team in October last year. Noman has picked 26 wickets in 4 Test matches at an average of 17.23 and a strike-rate of 32.11.

3. Mitchell Starc | 29 Wickets

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was at his best during Australia's tour to the West Indies, is also among the top wicket-takers in 2025, having picked 29 wickets in seven Test matches at a bowling average of 17.24. He also recorded 26 maidens, conceded 500 runs, and achieved his best bowling figures of 6 for 9. His economy rate stood at 3.37, with a strike rate of 30.65. The left-arm seamer also took the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history. In just 2.3 overs, Starc had registered a five-for, the quickest in Test history. 

2. Mohammed Siraj | 37 Wickets

Mohammed Siraj of India comes second on this list. Siraj has played eight matches so far this year, where he has bowled 1,575 balls (262.3 overs) and claimed 37 wickets at an average of 26.91. He also recorded 39 maidens, conceded 996 runs, and achieved his best bowling figures of 6 for 70. His economy rate stood at 3.79, with a strike rate of 42.56, and he has also taken two four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.

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1. Blessing Muzarabani | 39 Wickets

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani took the most wickets in Test cricket in 2025. The pacer has surpassed Mohammed Siraj of India in this list. Muzarabani has picked 39 wickets in 10 Test matches at an average of 27.64 and a strike-rate of 44.25. He has also grabbed three five-wicket hauls and has been a pillar of Zimbabwe's bowling attack.

Muzarabani also became the fourth Zimbabwe bowler to take 25 or more wickets in a calendar year in Tests.

The auction for the next season of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2026, is expected to take place in December. It is reported that the auction could take place between December 13th and 15th. The BCCI has not yet finalized the auction date.

Compared to IPL 2025, this time a "mini auction" will be held, with fewer players up for grabs than last time. The same Cricbuzz report also stated that the deadline for retaining players could be November 15th.

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According to Cricbuzz, it has not yet been decided whether the auction will take place abroad or in India. Sources believe the BCCI may hold a "mini auction" in India, but the situation remains unclear.

Deadline for retention list

According to reports, all teams will have to release their retention lists by November 15th. By this date, teams must submit a list of players they wish to release. It is unlikely that there will be significant player changes.

Who can be released?

There is speculation that Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, and star batsman Devon Conway could also be released before the 'mini auction.' In recent months, speculation about Sanju Samson being traded has also gained momentum.

It has also been reported that Rajasthan Royals may release their two main spin bowlers, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. However, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara will be the head coach of RR next season, so Hasaranga and Theekshana may not be released.

These players can get a new team

Some other players including Mitchell Starc, Akashdeep, T Natarajan, Mayank Yadav and David Miller may join the new team, but nothing is clear on this. Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought by KKR for ₹23.75 crore last season, could also be on the line. There is speculation that Cameron Green could become one of the most expensive players in the auction.

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Players who can be retained

Mumbai is anyway, likely to retain Hardik Pandya, Surya Kumar Yadav, Bumrah and others. Chennai will retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhoni and Jadeja. Bengaluru is likely to keep hold of captain Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, amongst others. 

The final list of retentions will be out in roughly a month from now, and this will potentially set the stage for the upcoming auction in December.

The three-match ODI series between India and Australia begins on October 19. The Indian squad for the upcoming series was announced on October 4. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of the ODI team. Several surprising changes were also made to the team. Rohit and Virat returned to the team after a long absence. 

India and Australia have a long-standing rivalry in ODI cricket. The two countries face fierce competition in ODIs. In this article, we will take a look at the bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India against Australia in ODIs.

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Most wickets for India against Australia in ODIs

1. Kapil Dev | 45 Wickets

The 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev ranks first in this regard. He played 41 ODI matches against Australia during his ODI career, taking 45 wickets in 39 innings at an impressive economy rate of 3.67. He has taken one 4-wicket haul and one 5-wicket haul. His best figures are 5/43, , which came during the 1983 ODI World Cup.

2. Mohammed Shami | 42 Wickets

India's best pace bowler, Mohammed Shami, is at No. 2 on the list. In his career, Shami has taken 42 wickets in 25 innings of 26 matches against Australia at an economy rate of 6.00. His best performance during this period is 5/51. Whereas he has achieved the feat of taking 4 and 5 wickets once each.

3. Ravindra Jadeja | 39 Wickets

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is third on the list. Jadeja has taken 39 wickets in 42 innings across 45 matches against Australia at an economy rate of 5.23. His best performance during this period is 3/28.

4. Ajit Agarkar | 36 Wickets

BCCI’s current chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, is fourth on the list. He picked up 36 scalps in 21 games at an average of 28.41, with one five-fer and two four-wicket hauls. Agarkar’s best of 6/42 was registered in Melbourne in January 2004. The effort was in vain though as Australia won the contest by 18 runs. Agarkar also claimed 4/46 in Kanpur in 1998 and 4/37 in Mumbai in 2003.

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5. Javagal Srinath | 33 Wickets

The spearhead of the Indian bowling lineup from 1994 to 2003, Javagal Srinath gets 5th place on this elite list with 33 wickets in 29 games. With his effective pace, Srinath troubled the Kangaroos a lot at home and overseas. The ace fast bowler gave away runs at an economical rate of 4.89. 

T20 cricket is one of the toughest formats to bowl for any bowler. With high-quality bats, shorter grounds, flatter pitches it has been a tough place for bowlers around the globe. However, some bowlers have found it easy to take wickets as the batsmen are willing to take more risks. Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the best in T20Is within two years of his debut. He is now the bowler with most T20I wickets for India.

Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India

#1 Arshdeep Singh: 100 T20 International Wickets

Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has made himself as one of the best white ball bowlers. The left-arm pacer is now the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket among Indians. 

The highest wicket-taker of 2024 T20 World Cup has the ability to swing the new ball. He can also follow that up with Yorkers and variations at the death as well. 

In 64 matches he now has taken 100 wickets. Arsdheep has an average of 18.49 along with a 8.31 economy rate in T20I cricket.

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#2 Hardik Pandya: 97 T20 International Wickets

Hardik Pandya claimed his 97th T20I wicket during India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash against Pakistan in Dubai, moving past Yuzvendra Chahal into second place on India’s all-time list of most T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh.He finished with figures of 1/29 after his three-over spell. 

The 31-year-old has 97 scalps in 118 matches at 26.63, and stands just three away from becoming just the second Indian to take 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat against Oman. Hardik also has 15 wickets in eight innings against Pakistan, the most by a bowler in the rivalry clash in T20Is. 

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets

Chahal, the leg-spinner, is one of the most clever bowlers in world cricket right now. With his experience in Chess, it is quite obvious that he outfox the batsman easily to get wickets. 

Chahal has taken 96 wickets in his 80 T20 international matches. He was also the first Indian bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in a T20 international game. His bowling average of 25.09 in T20Is speaks volumes for his wicket-taking ability.

However, recently he has found it hard to find a place in the Indian team. 

#4 Jasprit Bumrah : 92 T20 International Wickets

Probably the best Indian pacer of all time, Jasprit Bumrah is a gift of IPL to Indian cricket. His death-bowling skill and game reading ability are second to none. He is a blessing for any captain in the shortest format of the game. 

Bumrah can come at any stage of the game and take a wicket without the batters trying to attack him. The 2024 T20 World Cup winner has taken 92 T20I wickets in just 73 games. He has an outstanding average of 18.16 along with his stunning economy rate of 6.36. 

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#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets

Once Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with most T20I wickets for India. Though Kumar has not played a single game for India since 2022, when bowlers like Arshdeep Singh was brought in the team.

The medium has taken 90 T20 international wickets in 87 games with an outstanding economy rate of 6.96. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also the first Indian player to take five-wicket hauls in all formats of the game.

With age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar might find it tough to make a return to the Indian T20I squad, but with his accuracy, he still can be an asset for the team.