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Most Test wickets in 2024: Bumrah, Atkinson, Bashir and more

From Jasprit Bumrah of India to England's Gus Atkinson, here are the cricketers who have picked up the most wickets in Test cricket in 2024.

Dec 31, 2024, 1:19 PM5 min read

Most Test wickets in 2024: Bumrah, Atkinson, Bashir and more
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A year full of cricketing drama and engaging encounters has almost come to an end. 2024 turned out to be a fascinating year for the enjoyers of cricket's longest format. From veteran cricketers to breakout stars, this year gifted us some enriching performances to be recalled for a long.

Along with some supreme performers with the bat, we have also witnessed countless magnificent performances with the red ball across the year.  

In this special article, Sportz Point aims to cultivate those cricketers who have bagged the most Test wickets in 2024. 

1. Jasprit Bumrah | 71 wickets 

Jasprit Bumrah vs....! ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 contenders  announced
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Jasprit Bumrah ensured his dominance in the bowling charts across every format of the game this year. The Indian pacer tops the list with a career-best annual tally of 71 wickets in just 13 Tests in 2024. 

Bumrah’s 71 wickets is now the fifth most by an Indian bowler in a calendar year, a list led by Kapil Dev, who picked 75 wickets in 18 matches in 1983.

The 31-year-old bowler recorded his best spell of the year in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam as he picked up 6 wickets for just 45 runs in 15.5 overs. 

2. Gus Atkinson | 52 wickets

Nice To Have Found My Rhythm": England's Gus Atkinson On Hat-Trick Against  New Zealand | Cricket News
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Gus Atkinson emerged as one of the fiercest faces of the English bowling attack in Tests. The 26-year-old all-rounder collected 52 wickets in only 11 Tests across the year.

Surprisingly, Atkinson made his Test debut with England only in July but made the start memorable in the best possible way. Atkinson bagged a seven-wicket haul in his first outing for England in the first Test against West Indies at Lords.

Atkinson also became the first pacer since 1996 to pick up ten wickets on a Test debut

3. Shoaib Bashir | 49 wickets 

Shoaib Bashir spins into Indian orbit | Crickit
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The 21-year-old spinner is another surprising breakout star in Tests this year. Making his debut against India in February, Shoaib Bashir bagged an impressive 49 wickets in 15 Tests throughout the year.

Bashir broke a unique record set by the likes of James Anderson and Bill Voce, becoming the first English bowler to grab two fifers in a Test at the age of 21 during the fifth and final Test against India in March.

The off-spinner recorded his career-best figure in Tests after picking up 5 wickets for 41 runs in the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge. 

4. Matt Henry | 48 wickets 

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Matt Henry breaks into the list with 48 wickets in only 9 Tests across the year to establish himself as the most dependable bowler for New Zealand in red-ball cricket.

The Kiwi veteran clinched an unbelievable fifer in the first Test against India with a 5-15 figure, maintaining an economy rate of only 1.10!

The 33-year-old pacer also picked up 7 wickets during the second Test against Australia at Christchurch, making the record of the best bowling figures (23-4-67-7) by a Kiwi speedster at home.

5. Ravindra Jadeja | 48 wickets 

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Ravindra Jadeja may have had a shaky year with the Indian team struggling in Tests, but the veteran bagged 48 wickets in 12 matches across the year. 

The 36-year-old spinning all-rounder completed the 300-wicket mark in Tests during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He became the seventh Indian cricketer to claim 300 wickets in Test cricket, as well as the fourth-fastest (73 matches) to reach 300 wickets, following R. Ashwin (54 matches), Anil Kumble (66), and Harbhajan Singh (72).

Jadeja also became the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 312 wickets during the third Test against New Zealand in November, surpassing greats such as Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma.

6. Prabath Jayasuriya | 48 wickets 

Prabath Jayasuriya's Test start has been phenomenal, but can he find  overseas success?
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Prabath Jayasuriya has etched his name as one of the most surprising bowlers this year. The Sri Lankan cricketer accumulated 48 wickets in 9 matches throughout the year,

Marking his Test debut in 2022, the 33-year-old spinner achieved the 100-wicket mark in just 17 matches to become the second-quickest player to take 100 Test wickets, a list led by England's George Lohmann who did so in 16 matches in 1886.

Prabath Jayasuriya also became the 10th left-arm spinner in the world to take 10 or more five-wicket hauls in Test cricket after picking 5 for 129 during Sri Lanka's second Test against South Africa in December. 

7. Ravichandran Ashwin | 47 wickets 

Ravichandran Ashwin completes 150 wickets in WTC, becomes third bowler to  reach landmark - Crictoday
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Ravichandran Ashwin finished the year with 47 wickets in 11 matches before announcing his retirement from international cricket in December during India's tour of Australia.

The veteran Indian spinner recorded his best bowling figure this year during the first Test against Bangladesh in September. Ashwin grabbed six wickets for 88 wickets in the second innings.

The 38-year-old called time on his international career but left the ring on a high, being India's second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket.

8. Pat Cummins | 37 wickets 

Pat Cummins hopes to keep Indian batters 'quiet' in BGT 2024, says 'our job  is obviously to try…' | Mint
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The Australian captain picked up 37 wickets in 9 matches this year, helping Australia to edge closer to the World Test Championship Final.

However, Pat Cummins equalled Ravi Ahswin's record for most wickets (195) in the World Test Championship during the Boxing Day Test victory against India. The 31-year-old Australian pacer has achieved the mark in 86 innings as Ashwin leads the list with fewer games. (78). 

Cummins recorded his best bowling figure in Tests for 2024, during the second Test against India, completing a five-wicket-haul for 57 runs in 14 overs.

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Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the bowler with the most wickets for a pacer in IPL.

Apr 8, 2025, 1:01 PM4 min read

Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

A total of 20 matches have been played in IPL 2025 till April 7 and most of the matches have been exciting. Many records have been made in these matches on the basis of the excellent performance of the batsmen and bowlers. 

At the same time, if we talk about the most wickets for a pacer in IPL then Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the pacer with the most wickets in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Bhuvneshwar achieved this milestone during the IPL match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. During the match, Bhuvneshwar gave away 48 runs but got a crucial wicket of Tilak Varma, who threatened to take the game away from RCB.

Also Read: MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

In this article, we will be discussing about the most wickets for a pacer in IPL. 

Most Wickets for a pacer in IPL

4. Jasprit Bumrah | 165 Wickets

Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

One of the most lethal pacers in modern-day cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has been Mumbai Indians’ spearhead since his debut. He has taken 165 wickets in 134 matches, with a best performance of 5/10, finishing as the team’s leading-wicket taker during three title-winning campaigns (2017, 2019 and 2020). His ability to bowl in the powerplay and nail yorkers at the death makes him a standout bowler.

Bumrah made his long-awaited injury comeback after he was picked in the Mumbai Indians Playing XI for the IPL 2025 encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 31-year-old has been missing from action since he suffered a back problem during the final Test of India’s series defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

3. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

Arguably the greatest fast bowler in IPL history, Lasith Malinga was a key figure in Mumbai Indians’ success. With his deadly yorkers and deceptive slower balls, he took 170 wickets in 122 matches, boasting a stunning best of 5/13. His economy rate of 7.14 and strike rate of 16.62 highlight his dominance.

Malinga made his debut for his only IPL team Mumbai Indians, in the year 2009. He bagged a purple cap in 2011 for his exceptional performance of 28 wickets in just 16 matches.

2. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets

Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is at second place in the list of most wickets for a pacer in IPL. Bravo's slower balls and variations made him a CSK legend. He remains one of IPL's most iconic and successful death over specialist. 

Bravo, who last played in the IPL in 2022, has 183 scalps to his name. Bravo has played a total of 161 matches in IPL for three different teams. His best performance was 4 wickets for 22 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke Bravo's record against Mumbai in Wankhede.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 184 Wickets

Most wickets for a pacer in IPL

RCB's fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the most wickets in IPL as a pacer. Kumar has taken 184 wickets in 179 matches. His best performance is 5 wickets for 19 runs. 

The right-arm swing bowler is also the third-highest wicket-taker in the IPL. Above him are Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (206 wickets in 162 matches at an average of 22.83 and best figures of 5/40) and Piyush Chawla (192 wickets in 192 matches at an average of 26.60, with best figures of 4/17). 

Bhuvi is one of the finest bowlers in the history of the IPL, and is still going strong at the age of 35. He played for Pune Warriors initially, and then was the one of the pillars of SRH unit for a long time. He played a big role in their success and picked wickets both with the new ball and at the death, and is now doing the same for RCB in IPL 2025.

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Every England white-ball captain since 1971

Here are all the England white ball captains (ODIs and T20Is) in men's cricket since 1971, as Harry Brook became the most recent player to become a permanent England white-ball captain.

Apr 8, 2025, 11:18 AM3 min read

Every England white-ball captain since 1971 | sportzpoint.com

Harry Brook was recently named England's white-ball captain, succeeding Jos Buttler, who stepped down in February 2025 following a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign. Brook now has become the 38th ODI captain for England and 15th to be named as T20I captain of the country as well. 

Ray Illingworth was the first-ever ODI and white-ball captain of England, who was also part of the first-ever men's One-day cricket match in 1971. Mike Denness and Tony Greig followed him on the list.

Every England white-ball captain since 1971 | sportzpoint.com

Michael Vaughan was the first T20I captain of England as he led the team in the shortest format of the game for the first time in 2005. Stuart Broad and Craig Kieswetter are a few of the players who captained the team only in T20Is. In the meantime, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood, Eoin Morgan, and Jos Buttler led them in both ODIs and T20Is. 

Read Also | Highest Totals in ODI cricket history

England Men's White-Ball Captains (ODI and T20I)

  1. Ray Illingworth
    • ODI: 1971–1973
    • First England ODI captain, led in the inaugural ODI match in 1971.
  2. Mike Denness
    • ODI: 1973–1975
  3. Tony Greig
    • ODI: 1975–1977
  4. Geoffrey Boycott
    • ODI: 1977–1978
  5. Mike Brearley
    • ODI: 1977–1980
  6. Ian Botham
    • ODI: 1980–1981
  7. Keith Fletcher
    • ODI: 1981–1982
  8. Bob Willis
    • ODI: 1982–1984
  9. David Gower
    • ODI: 1982–1989
  10. John Emburey
    • ODI: 1987
  11. Mike Gatting
    • ODI: 1986–1988
  12. Chris Cowdrey
    • ODI: 1988
  13. Graham Gooch
    • ODI: 1988–1993
  14. Allan Lamb
    • ODI: 1990–1991
  15. Alec Stewart
    • ODI: 1992–1998
  16. Michael Atherton
    • ODI: 1994–1997
  17. Adam Hollioake
    • ODI: 1997–1999
  18. Nasser Hussain
    • ODI: 1997–2003
  19. Mark Butcher
    • ODI: 1999 (1 match)
  20. Michael Vaughan
    • ODI: 2003–2007
    • T20I: 2005–2007 (First T20I captain in 2005)
  21. Andrew Flintoff
    • ODI: 2001–2006
    • T20I: 2006 (1 match)
  22. Marcus Trescothick
    • ODI: 2001–2004
    • T20I: 2006 (1 match)
  23. Paul Collingwood
    • ODI: 2007–2011
    • T20I: 2007–2009 (Led England to the 2010 T20 World Cup title)
  24. Kevin Pietersen
    • ODI: 2007–2008
    • T20I: 2008 (3 matches)
  25. Andrew Strauss
    • ODI: 2006–2011
  26. Alastair Cook
    • ODI: 2010–2014
  27. Stuart Broad
    • T20I: 2011–2014
  28. Craig Kieswetter
    • T20I: 2012 (1 match)
  29. Eoin Morgan
    • ODI: 2014–2022
    • T20I: 2012–2022 (Led England to the 2019 ODI World Cup title; most matches as T20I captain)
  30. James Taylor
    • ODI: 2015 (1 match)
  31. Jos Buttler
    • ODI: 2015–2025
    • T20I: 2015–2025 (Led England to the 2022 T20 World Cup title; full-time captain from 2022–2025)
  32. Moeen Ali
    • ODI: 2014–2022 (occasional)
    • T20I: 2020–2022 (deputized frequently)
  33. Ben Stokes
    • ODI: 2021 (3 matches during a COVID-19 outbreak replacement series)
  34. Sam Billings
    • T20I: 2022 (3 matches)
  35. Zak Crawley
    • ODI: 2023 (3 matches against Ireland)
  36. Phil Salt
    • T20I: 2024 (2 matches against Australia)
  37. Liam Livingstone
    • ODI: 2024 (2 matches in the West Indies)
  38. Harry Brook
    • ODI: 2024–present (named captain in 2025; led against Australia in 2024)
    • T20I: 2025–present (appointed white-ball captain in 2025)
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MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

Now fit, the 31-year-old Jasprit Bumrah is set for his IPL 2025 debut. So, before start of the MI vs RCB match, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets against RCB in IPL.

Apr 7, 2025, 12:31 PM4 min read

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

As Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face off at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, all eyes will be on the bowlers who could make the difference in this high-stakes encounter. 

Now Mumbai Indians will get a boost as Jasprit Bumrah returns for their MI vs RCB clash. The pacer, sidelined since India’s final Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January due to a back injury, also missed the Champions Trophy and IPL’s early matches. Now fit, the 31-year-old is set for his season debut.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

So, before start of the MI vs RCB IPL 2025 match, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets against RCB in IPL.

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

5. Ravichandran Ashwin | 26 Wickets

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

Ravichandran Ashwin is the fifth-highest wicket-taker against Royal Challengers Bengaluru among the active bowlers and sixth overall. The veteran spinner has enjoyed bowling for this team, and his spell in the finals of the 2011 season while playing for CSK helped Chennai win the tournament. 

Overall, Ashwin has played 31 games against RCB and taken 26 wickets at a brilliant economy rate of 7.12 and a best of 3/16. His bowling average is 28.03 against them.

The 38-year-old is still active in the IPL. He is representing his inaugural season team, the Chennai Super Kings, in the ongoing season.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 26 Wickets

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

Ravindra Jadeja has played 34 matches against RCB and bowled 594 deliveries, taking 26 wickets at an impressive average of 28.38. His economy and control in the middle overs make him a key weapon, especially at spin-friendly venues.

With the bat, Jadeja has also been impactful. He batted in 27 innings, scoring 383 runs. Though not always at the top of the order, he has been a reliable lower middle-order batter. His highest score against RCB is 62*, and he averages 23.93 with a strike rate of 128.95.

3. Sandeep Sharma | 27 Wickets

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

Sandeep Sharma is an important member of RR’s bowling unit. The veteran pacer matched the performance of Trent Boult with the new ball and then also restricted the batters in the final overs. 

The veteran pacer has played just 19 innings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru until now. He has picked up a total of 27 wickets at an economy rate of 8.17. If he can take three wickets in the coming game, he will become the leading wicket-taker against RCB. His best figure against RCB is 3/15.

Sandeep has enjoyed bowling against RCB and its batters. He has also dismissed Virat Kohli seven times in the IPL.

Also Read: IPL facts: Players to play 100 IPL matches for each team

2. Sunile Narine | 27 Wickets

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

Having made his IPL debut in 2012, Sunile Narine has an incredible bowling average of 20.57 against RCB. He has played 22 IPL matches for KKR against RCB and has taken a phenomenal 27 wickets. His economy rate is a brilliant 6.69, which only adds to his reputation as one of the most dangerous bowlers in the league.

With the bat, Narine also has an exceptional strike-rate of 180.97 against RCB in the IPL. He has hammered 333 runs from 13 innings at 30.27 in this regard. His tally includes 35 fours and 23 sixes.

1. Jasprit Bumrah | 29 Wickets

MI vs RCB: Most Wickets against RCB in IPL

In 19 matches against the Rajat Patidar-led side, Jasprit Bumrah has scalped 29 wickets at an average of 19.03 and an economy rate of 7.45. His best performance came just last season at the Wankhede, where he dismantled the RCB batting lineup with a sensational 5/21.

Notably, the last time Bumrah missed an entire IPL season was in 2023 due to injury. He returned in 2024 with a bang, playing 13 matches and bagging 20 wickets for the franchise. Across his IPL career, the India pacer has featured in 133 matches, claiming 165 wickets and establishing himself as one of the most consistent fast bowlers in the league.

Bumrah's return is particularly significant given his stellar record against RCB.

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Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

There have been many captains in IPL history who made an impact with their bowling performance. So, let's take a look at the players with most wickets in IPL as a captain.

Apr 5, 2025, 11:31 AM5 min read

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

MI skipper Hardik Pandya went on to script history as he became the first-ever skipper in Indian Premier League history to take a five-wicket haul. Hardik’s spell of 5 for 36 is also his best-ever bowling figures in T20 cricket.

Hardik’s fifth wicket was also his 30th IPL wicket as a skipper, which takes him level with Anil Kumble’s tally of 30 wickets as the second-most wickets in IPL as a captain.. Former Aussie great and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne is the only bowler ahead of him with 57 wickets.

Also Read: Most wins in IPL as captain

So, let's take a look at the players with most wickets in IPL as a captain.

10. Shane Watson | 13 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Shane Watson is placed at no. 10 with 13 wickets to his name. Watson led the Rajasthan Royals in the 2014 and 2015 ipl seasons. Under his captaincy in 2015 Rajasthan also qualifies for the playoffs. He also led Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017 for some matches as interim captain.

A notable all-rounder, Watson also mustered 2372 runs with the bat for RR at 36.49. He smashed two tons and 14 fifties. Overall, the Aussie hammered 3874 runs (100s: 4, 50s: 21). He hit 190 sixes.

9. Sam Curran | 13 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

English all rounder Sam Curran comes in with 13 wickets. Sam Curran led Punjab Kings in 11 matches of the IPL 2024 as Shikhar Dhawan was injured. That year, Sam Curran showed his brilliant all round game by clinching 16 wickets and scoring 270 runs in 13 matches ,but punjab couldn’t do well finishing at 9th position just above Mumbai Indians.

8. Daniel Vettori | 17 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Former New Zealand allrounder Daniel Vettori comes at 8th position in this list. He led Royal Challengers Banglore in 2011 and 2012 IPL.

As a captain Vettori has taken 17 wickets for RCB. Under his captaincy, Rcb also reached the final of 2011 IPL season but lost to csk.

7. Yuvraj Singh | 18 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Yuvraj Singh has taken 18 wickets as a captain in IPL and placed at no. 6 in this list. He captained Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the 2008-2009 season and Pune Warriors in 2011. 

Yuvi also has two hat-tricks to his name in IPL, which he took against RCB and Deccan Charges in the 2009 season. He is only the second bowler in IPL history to take multi hat-tricks in IPL, after Amit Mishra, who has taken 3 hat-tricks in IPL.

Also Read: IPL records: 5 youngest centurion in IPL

6. Zaheer Khan | 20 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Indian pace legend Zaheer Khan has captained Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016 and 2017. He is placed fifth in the list of highest wicket taking captains in ipl with 20 wickets. 

In 2017, Zaheer Khan was overall 10th or 9th Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in the IPL. After 2017, Zaheer Khan took retirement from all formats of cricket.

5. Pat Cummins | 21 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Australia’s captain and SRH skipper Pat Cummins has taken 21 wickets as a captain in IPL. Cummins comes at fourth position in this list. 

Cummins is also the second highest wicket-taker as a captain in a single season, taking 18 wickets, just behind Shane Warne, who took 19 wickets in the 2008 season. With the help of this brilliant performance by Cummins, SRH also reached the 2024 IPL final.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin | 25 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Ravichandran Ashwin led Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two seasons in 2018 and 2019. 

As a captain he has taken 25 wickets and grabs the third position in the list of most wickets in IPL as captain. In 2019 R Ashwin took 15 wickets for Punjab Kings with an economy rate of 7.27.

2. Hardik Pandya | 30 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Next we have, Hardik Pandya who joins Anil Kumble in this list. Pandya ranks second in the elite list of captains with the most wickets in IPL. 

Till now, as a captain Hardik has taken 30 wickets in IPL. Pandya has led Gujrat Titans in 2022- 2023 season and out of that in 2022, under Hardik’s captaincy, Gujarat won the trophy in its first season and was runner up in 2023. Since 2024, Hardik has been captaining Mumbai Indians.

In 2025 season, Hardik became the first-ever captain in IPL history to claim a five-wicket haul during the match against Lucknow Super Giants in Ekana Cricket Stadium. Pandya's fiery spell of 5 for 36 was also his personal best in T20 cricket.

2. Anil Kumble | 30 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble is the second highest wicket taker in IPL as captain with 30 wickets. He led Royal Challengers Banglore in 2009- 2010. 

As a player, Kumble had a good run, ending the 2009 season as highest wicket taker for Rcb and overall second highest wicket taker with 21 wickets at an economy rate of 5.86 . He also took his team to the finals in 2009.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

1. Shane Warne | 57 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL as a Captain

The late Shane Warne is the record holder for the most wickets in IPL as captain. Leg-spinner Warne represented the Royals across four IPL seasons, claiming 57 scalps from 55 matches at 25.38. He took one four-wicket haul.

Warne also captained Rajasthan Royals to win the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. The 2008 campaign saw the multiple World Cup-winning ace pick up 19 wickets from 15 games at 21.26. He was the side’s second-highest wicket-taker after Pakistan’s Sohail Tanvir (22 wickets). Notably, Tanvir won the Purple Cap that season. 

Warne took 14 wickets in 2009, 11 wickets in 2010 and 13 wickets in 2011 to highlight his consistency.

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KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Highlights: KKR smash thrash SRH by 80 runs to get back to winning ways

Catch the real-time updates, news, scores and free commentary of KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This will be the first time these two teams meet after last season's final.

Apr 3, 2025, 5:35 PM1 min read

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Highlights: KKR smash thrash SRH by 80 runs to get back to winning ways | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of IPL 2025. Tonight we have the replay of last season's final as Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to host Sunrisers Hyderabad for match no. 15 of IPL 2025. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match from the web desk. 

KKR have struggled to get going in their first three games as they lost two of them. But, as they return to their home turn after two away games, they will be confident to make a mark at their own den. 

In the meantime, SRH, after winning the first game of the season, failed to win their next two games. Hence, Pat Cummins and company would definitely love to get back to winning ways. 

So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the match.

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Apr 3, 2025, 5:26 PM

Huge win for KKR!

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 LIVE Updates, Scores, News, Images and Free Commentary: KKR thrash SRH by 80 runs | sportzpoint.com

Andre Russell delivered the final blow as KKR wrapped up a dominant victory at Eden Gardens. Harshal Patel attempted a wild heave across the line but only managed to send the ball straight up in the air. Russell calmly took the catch, sealing SRH’s crushing defeat.  

It was a one-sided affair, with KKR outclassing their opponents in every department. SRH’s batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure, and their chase never gained any real momentum. The writing had been on the wall for quite some time.  

This emphatic win will be a massive boost for KKR, not just in points but also in net run rate. Meanwhile, SRH will have plenty to reflect on as they attempt to bounce back from this heavy defeat. KKR win by 80 runs.

Apr 3, 2025, 5:24 PM

Double wicket over from Varun!

Here’s the next part of the summary:

Varun Chakravarthy struck twice in the 16th over, tightening KKR’s grip on the match. Pat Cummins fell first, miscuing a slog straight to long on, leaving SRH reeling at eight down. Simarjeet Singh followed immediately, bowled through the gate by a stunning delivery that spun sharply back in.

With SRH down to their last wicket, Mohammed Shami walked in to join Harshal Patel. Chakravarthy nearly completed a hat-trick, but Shami survived. The required run rate had skyrocketed to 21 runs per over, making SRH’s task nearly impossible.

KKR’s disciplined bowling attack continued to strangle SRH, with Varun and Arora leading the charge. Every dot ball pushed SRH further into desperation, and their chase looked all but over.

Apr 3, 2025, 5:23 PM

KKR closer to win!

Sunil Narine struck in the 10th over as Kamindu Mendis mistimed a pull shot straight to deep midwicket. Aniket Verma walked in and immediately made his presence felt with a classy boundary. However, with SRH needing 129 off the last 10 overs, the pressure was mounting.

Varun Chakravarthy joined the attack in the 11th over and removed Aniket Verma, who miscued a slog to deep midwicket. Pat Cummins arrived at the crease and got off the mark with a cheeky lap shot for four. Klaasen, at the other end, looked determined to take the game deep.

Klaasen took charge in the 14th over, smashing Narine for back-to-back sixes to keep SRH's hopes alive. However, KKR missed a chance to dismiss him when UltraEdge revealed a nick that went unnoticed. With the required run rate soaring past 15, SRH needed something special.

Vaibhav Arora delivered a crucial blow in the 15th over, dismissing Klaasen for 33 with a well-disguised slower bouncer. SRH’s chase took another hit, leaving Cummins and Harshal Patel with an uphill task. Despite some quick singles, the asking rate climbed to an almost impossible 17.4 runs per over.

KKR’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Arora and Narine, kept SRH in check. The fall of Klaasen all but sealed the game for KKR, with only tailenders left to chase an improbable 87 off 30 balls. Cummins and Harshal needed a miracle from there.

With the match slipping away, SRH’s batters struggled to find the boundary. KKR’s bowlers maintained tight lines, and the fielders backed them up with sharp work. As the equation worsened, KKR edged closer to sealing a convincing victory at Eden Gardens.

Apr 3, 2025, 4:40 PM

Russell gets Reddy | SRH 51/4

Kamindu Mendis takes on Russell with two massive sixes and a cracking four.  

Nitish Kumar Reddy throws his wicket away with a soft flick straight to Narine. He won’t believe how easily he gifted that.  

Klaasen joins Kamindu, keeping the strike moving.  

SRH in trouble at 51/4 after 7 overs.

Apr 3, 2025, 4:34 PM

SRH 33/3 in powerplay

Sunrisers only managed to get 33 from the powerplay and they are now falling far behind of total. 

Apr 3, 2025, 4:19 PM

Wicket maiden from Arora | SRH 9/3

Apr 3, 2025, 4:13 PM

Rana gets Abishek Sharma | SRH 9/2

Harshit Rana gets Abhishek Sharma with a slower ball.

The left-hander did not read the slower ball and managed a loopy catch to slip. 

SRH 9/2 after 2.

Apr 3, 2025, 4:06 PM

Arora gets Travis Head | SRH 6/1

The impact sub of KKR gets the impact sub of SRH! 

An excellent catch from Harshit Rana to get rid of the Aussie batter.

SRH 6/1 after 1. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:55 PM

Score summary till first inning!

Batting - KKR

Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s SR
Ajinkya Rahane (c) 38 27 1 4 140.74
Angkrish Raghuvanshi 50 32 5 2 156.25
Venkatesh Iyer 60 29 7 3 206.89
Rinku Singh 32* 17 4 1 188.23

Bowling - SRH

Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy
Mohammed Shami 4 29 1 7.25
Pat Cummins 4 44 1 11.00
Simarjeet Singh 4 47 0 11.75
Harshal Patel 4 43 1 10.75

Apr 3, 2025, 3:44 PM

KKR finish at 200/5

Venkatesh Iyer started with a six and four but was caught in the deep while going for another big shot.

He was dismissed on 60 from 29 balls. 

After that KKR were not able to get any boundaries. 

They finish at 200/6 in the first inning. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:35 PM

21 runs from Cummins’ over

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 LIVE Updates, Scores, News, Images and Free Commentary: Venkatesh Iyer's 60 from 29 balls takes KKR to 200 in the first inning | sportzpoint.com

Huge over in the context of the game. 

Three boundaries, one six, one double and a single, Venkatesh Iyer did all the damage.

He got to his fifty from 25 balls. 

21 runs over from Cummins. 

KKR 187/4 after 19. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:30 PM

17-run over for KKR | KKR 166/4 after 18

Venkatesh Iyer was able to hit two boundaries in the third and fourth balls of Simranjit’s over. 

Rinku then capped off with a huge six over long off against a slower ball from Simranjit. 

17 comes from the over. 

KKR 166/4 after 18.

Apr 3, 2025, 3:26 PM

Big over for KKR | KKR 149/4 after 17

Big over for KKR. 

Rinku was able to hit three consecutive boundaries, helped by Aniket’s sloppy fielding! 

15 comes from Harshal’s over. 

KKR 149/4 after 17.

Apr 3, 2025, 3:24 PM

Finally a boundary for Rinku | KKR 134/4 after 16

KKR are finally getting a move. 

Iyer hit the fourth ball for a four and Rinku finished off with another one in the last ball. 

1 0 2 4 1 4 

KKR 134/4 after 16.

Apr 3, 2025, 3:16 PM

Finally a boundary | KKR 122/4 after 15

After a span of 18 balls where no boundary was hit, Venkatesh Iyer finally gets the boundary; it is a six over fine leg. 

With a double and single, nine came from the over.

KKR 122/4 after 15. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:14 PM

Top over from Harshal | KKR 113/4 after 14

Looks like Rinku and Venkatesh will take their time before launching their shots. 

Singles throughout the entire over and a dot made it 5 from the over. 

KKR 113/4 after 14. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:07 PM

Kamindu gest Raghuvanshi | KKR 108/4 after 13

IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH: Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed after a 50 from 32 balls | sportzpoint.com

Angkrish Raghuvanshi goes right after making a solid 50 from 32 balls.

Kamindu bowled left-arm spin against right-handers and right-arm off-spin against the lefties.

Harshal Patel took a stunning catch to dismiss Raghuvanshi. 

Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh are at the crease.

KKR 108/4 after 12. 

Apr 3, 2025, 3:00 PM

Good comeback from Simranjit | KKR 104/3

After going for two sixes in his first over, 7 comes from his second over. 

Raghuvanshi still was able to hit him for a boundary after Nitish Kumar Reddy dropped him in the first ball of the over. 

KKR 104/3 after 12. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:58 PM

Ansari breaks the partnership | KKR 97/3

After a dot in the first ball, Raghuvanshi took a double in the second ball. 

Raghuvanshi then stepped up to hit him over long off for a six. 

He then reverse-swept for a boundary. But Zeeshan made a comeback in the final ball as Rahane went for a reverse sweep and gave Klassen an easy catch! 

Rahane went after 38 from 26 balls. 

KKR 97/3 after 11. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:54 PM

Rahane goes bang bang again! KKR 84/2

After missing a few in the first three balls of the over against Pat Cummins, Rahane hit the shirt ball for a six to finish the over well! 

9 comes from the over. 

KKR 84/2 after 10. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:47 PM

Tight over from Zeeshan | KKR 75/2 after 9

Only four singles come from Zeeshan’a second over. 

Zeeshan was one and around the off stump and kept it tight so that none of the batters could free their arms. 

KKR 75/2 after 9. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:44 PM

Harshal goes for 10 | KKR 71/2 after 8

Harshal Patel went wide in the first ball and Raghuvanshi opened the face of his bat to get a boundary. 

After two singles in the next four balls, Raghuvanshi took advantage of a full toss in the final ball to get a four through the cover region!

KKR 71/2 after 8. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:39 PM

8 from Zeeshan’s first | KKR 61/2 after 7

On a wicket where we can expect a slow turn, SRH introduces spin in the 7th over. 

A couple came from the first ball and then Rahane punched one for a four, helped by a missed fielding by Nitish Kumar Reddy on the boundary line. 

Zeeshan bowled a tad short in that over but it was not coming not to the bat that great for Rahane to take charge. 

KKR 63/2 after 8 as we head into a break. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:33 PM

Big over for KKR | KKR 53/2 after 6!

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane gave KKR a good start | sportzpoint.com

It was a good power play for KKR after a poor start. 

Rahane welcomed Simranjit Singh with a six over deep mid-wicket, and then Angkrish Raghuvanshi hooked one for a six over deep fine leg to make it 15 from the over. 

Rahane and Raghuvanshi are looking good now for KKR. 

KKR 53/2 after 6. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:27 PM

Rahane goes after Shami | KKR 38/2 after 5

Raghuvanshi took a single in the first ball and after playing two dots, a desperate Rahane played a paddle to scoop Shami over deep square leg for a six. 

Raghuvanshi then hit a boundary in the final ball to make it a 12-run over for KKR! 

KKR 38/2 after 5! 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:22 PM

9 from Cummins’ second over | KKR 26/2 after 4

After Angkrish Raghuvanshi tried to come down the track against the pace and bounce of Cummins, he finally was able to rotate the strike. 

But it was Ajinkya Rahane who picked out a length ball to launch a six over deep mid-wicket. 

9 from the over and KKR are 26/2 after 4. 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:17 PM

Shami dismisses Narine | KKR 17/2

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 LIVE Updates, Scores, News, Images and Free Commentary: Shami dismissed Sunil Narine | sportzpoint.com

KKR are now in early trouble. 

Shami gets it up there around the block hole, around the off-side!

Narine backed away and looked to slice the ball through the gully region! 

He only managed to get an edge to Klassen! 

KKR 17/2 after three overs! 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:11 PM

Cummins gets QDK! KKR 14/1

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2025: Pat Cummins gets Quinton de Kock early | sportzpoint.com

Pat Cummins gets the better off Quinton de Kock! 

Cummins pitched it short and knew the southpaw batter will go for the shot. 

Quinton made a good connection but it went straight to the only deep fielder on the leg side. 

Earlier Sunil Narine started the over well with a six over leg side but SRH ended the over on a happy note! 

KKR 14/1 after 2! 

Apr 3, 2025, 2:08 PM

7 from the 1st over: KKR 7/0

Steady start from both sides! 

Four leg byes from Shami was the only poor thing we had in the over.

Shami is someone who knows this wicket and ground. 

Seven from the first over! 

Apr 3, 2025, 1:53 PM

50th IPL Match for Rinku!

Apr 3, 2025, 1:52 PM

Debut for Kamindu Mendis

Apr 3, 2025, 1:51 PM

Apr 3, 2025, 1:40 PM

KKR Lineup

Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

KKR subs: Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

Apr 3, 2025, 1:39 PM

SRH Lineup

Sunrisers Hyderabad XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (capt), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari

SRH Subs: Abhinav Manohar, Jaydev Unadkat, Travis Head, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder

Apr 3, 2025, 1:38 PM

Toss update

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 LIVE Updates, Scores, News, Images and Free Commentary: SRH win the toss, they will bowl first | sportzpoint.com

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss, and they will bowl first.

Apr 3, 2025, 11:08 AM

SRH's form so far!

Ishan Kishan after his maiden IPL ton, against RR in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
After scoring his first IPL ton against RR in the first game of the season, Ishan Kishan failed in successive games. Image | TOI via Twitter

The story is almost the same for SRH, but they have a better NRR than KKR.

After winning their first match of the season, with nearly a record first inning total, SRH could not keep their momentum. They lost their second game at home against Lucknow Super Giants and then suffered a huge defeat against Delhi Captials in Visakhapatnam

Apr 3, 2025, 11:01 AM

KKR's form so far!

Quinton de Kock - KKR | sportzpoint.com
Quinton de Kock's fifty helped KKR register their only win of the season so far. Image | KKR

1 win in 3 games and 2 defeats; the defending champions have not looked their best till now. They first faced a defeat in the opening match of the season at Eden Gardens. Then, they came back with a win over RR in Guwahati. However, the could not keep the momentum as they faced a huge defeat against Mumbai at Wankhede. 

Apr 3, 2025, 10:51 AM

Points table before the match!

POS TEAM P W L NR NRR FOR AGAINST PTS RECENT FORM
1 PBKS 2 2 0 0 1.485 420/36.2 403/40.0 4 W W
2 DC 2 2 0 0 1.320 377/35.3 372/40.0 4 W W
3 RCB 3 2 1 0 1.149 542/56.2 490/57.5 4 L W W
4 GT 3 2 1 0 0.807 598/57.5 572/60.0 4 W W L
5 MI 3 1 2 0 0.309 436/52.5 470/59.1 2 W L L
6 LSG 3 1 2 0 -0.150 573/56.1 578/55.5 2 L W L
7 CSK 3 1 2 0 -0.771 480/59.1 533/60.0 2 L L W
8 SRH 3 1 2 0 -0.871 639/60.0 601/52.1 2 L L W
9 RR 3 1 2 0 -1.112 575/60.0 615/57.3 2 W L L
10 KKR 3 1 2 0 -1.428 443/57.3 449/49.1 2 L W L

Apr 3, 2025, 10:47 AM

Eden Gardens: Pitch and ground conditions

Eden Gardens: Pitch and ground conditions ahead of KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match | sportzpoint.com
Venkatesh Iyer taking a look at the pitch. Image - RevSportz on Twitter.

After many rumours and speculations, we will see a dry pitch at Eden Gardens, which will surely help the spinners of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Ajinkya Rahane and company will surely look to take the "home advantage" to restrict the batting lineup of SRH. 

However, SRH also has someone like Adam Zampa in their ranks, who can be lethal on this wicket as well, 

Apr 3, 2025, 10:43 AM

KKR vs SRH: Head-to-head stats

KKR has dominated the team from South India in the IPL so far. In the 28 games between the teams so far, KKR has won 19 and SRH, in the meantime, were victorious only 9 times. 

Moreover, currently, KKR has a 4 games winning streak over SRH in IPL. 

Apr 3, 2025, 10:40 AM

Tonight's Venue | Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Pitch report, records and weather | sportzpoint.com

Apr 3, 2025, 10:35 AM

How to watch the match?

Fans can watch the KKR vs SRH match LIVE on Star Sports Channels on television. Moreover, they can stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar app and website as well.

Apr 3, 2025, 10:34 AM

Match Details

Match: KKR vs SRH, IPL 2025, Match No. 15

Date: 3rd April 2025

Time: 7.30 am IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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