Top 10 Best Bowlers in IPL 2023 & History (2008-2023)

IPL (Indian Premier League) is a game of runs, although bowlers play a crucial role in the game of cricket. The best way to limit the runs of the batsman is by throwing a ball that takes its wicket. Strong fielding and bowling by the team set the scorecard and the winner of the match.

IPL (Indian Premier League) is a game of runs, although  bowlers play a crucial role in the game of cricket. The best way to limit the runs of the batsman is by throwing a ball that takes its wicket. Strong fielding and bowling by the team set the scorecard and the winner of the match. Therefore, a bowler’s action is what is most critical to attaining scores for a team and being victorious. Let’s take a look at the stats of the top 10 Best bowlers in the IPL 2023 who proved to be major assets in the tournament below: : 

 Top 10 Bowlers of IPL 2023-24

Srl NoPlayerIPL Team MatchesOversBallsWktsAvgRuns4-fers5-fers
1Mohammed ShamiGujrat Titans17653902818.615212
2Mohit SharmaGujrat Titans 1444.12652713.3736121
3Rashid KhanGujrat Titans17674022720.445521
4Piyush ChawlaMumbai Indians16613662222.5495
5Yuzvendra ChahalRajasthan Royals1452.53172120.574323
6Tushar DeshpandeChennai Super Kings1656.53412126.86564
7Ravindra JadejaChennai Super Kings16573422021.55431
8Varun ChakaravarthyKolkata Knight Riders1452.43162021.454291
9Mohammed SirajRoyal Challengers Bangalore14503001919.743751
10Matheesha PathiranaChennai Super Kings1246.22781919.53371

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Mohammad Shami stands at the top of the IPL bowling scorecard for 2023 with 28 wickets this year, followed by Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan, respectively.  Similarly, there have been more players who have achieved notable records in IPL history, making it a thrilling experience for the viewers. Let’s take a look at the top 10 best IPL bowlers in the history of IPL cricket below:

Top 10 Unbelievable Bowlers in IPL History (2008–2023)

RankPlayerOversMdnsRunsWktsEconTeamOppositionGroundMatch Date
1AS Joseph3.411263.27Mumbaiv SunrisersHyderabad06 Apr 2019
2Sohail Tanvir4.01463.50Royalsv Super KingsJaipur04 May 2008
3Adam Zampa4.01964.75Supergiantsv SunrisersVisakhapatnam10 May 2016
4Anil Kumble3.11551.57RCBv RoyalsCape Town18 Apr 2009
5Akash Madhwal3.3551.42Mumbaiv Super GiantsChennai24 May 2023
6Jaspreet Bumrah4.011052.50Mumbaiv KKRDY Patil09 May 2022
7Mohit  Sharma2.21054.28Titansv MumbaiAhmedabad26 May 2023
8Ishant Sharma3.01254.00Chargersv KochiKochi27 Apr 2011
9Lasith Malinga3.411353.54Mumbaiv DaredevilsDelhi10 Apr 2011
10Ankit Rajpoot4.01453.50Kings XIv SunrisersHyderabad26 Apr 2018

1. Alzarri  (AS) Joseph

Alzarri Shaheim Joseph is an Antuguan cricketer who plays for the West Indies in the Tests and the ODIs. He is an all-rounder, right-arm fast bowler, and right-handed batsman who started off his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians in 2019. 

 He made a massive six-wicket haul in his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6, 2019. That was an unbelievable bowling score for a debutant, solidifying himself as one of the best bowlers in the IPL (Indian Premier League) of all time.

2. Sohail Tanvir 

Born in December 1984, the former Pakistani cricketer Sohail Tanvir gained a considerable international reputation with his unorthodox left-arm bowling action, particularly for the success it has gained him in the Twenty20 format of the cricket sport.

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 Sohail Tanvir was the first “purple cap” winner in the inaugural season of IPL 2008 on May 4, 2022. He took six wickets for 14 runs, played a crucial role in the match, and added himself to the list of the top IPL bowlers in history. 

3. Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa is an international cricketer for the Australian team in limited-overs cricket. He started his IPL career in 2016 and played for the Rising Pune Super Giants. The talented sportsman took six wickets in 19 runs on May 10, 2016, and ranked himself as having the third-best performance in IPL history.

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4. Anil Kumble

Born on October 17, 1970, the former Indian cricketer, coach, and commentator, Anil Kumble, is one of the best spin bowlers in the cricketing world. He started his IPL career in 2008 by playing against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

 On April 18, 2009, Kumble took a five-wicket haul against the Rajasthan Royals, which played a pivotal role in helping RCB  win by 75 runs in the second match of the 2009 IPL season..

5. Akash Madhwal

Born on November 25, 1993, Akash Madhwal is an Indian cricketer renowned for his ability and trajectory to get the ball skidded from quick arm action. On May 24, 2023, he took a five-wicket haul against the Lucknow Super Giants by conceding only five runs. With this record, he registered himself on the list of the top 10 unbelievable bowlers in the history of the IPL.

6. Jaspreet Bumrah

29-year-old Jaspreet Bumrah is an Indian right-arm fast bowler on the Indian international cricket team. He started off his IPL career in 2013, when he was signed by the Mumbai Indians in an auction. 

On May 9, 2022, Jaspreet got himself into the list of the top 10 unbelievably good bowlers by taking five wickets and conceding only 10 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Currently, he plays for the same franchise and delivers constant flawless bowling scores now and then.

7. Mohit Sharma

Mohit  Sharma is a right-arm fast Indian international bowler. He started off his IPL career in 2013 when he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings, then switched to Kings XI Punjab after that to the Delhi Capitals, and now he is a part of the Gujrat Titans. 

On May 26, 2023, Mohit took a 5-wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians, conceding ten runs and playing a crucial role in the match. This record of his added him to the list of the 10 best bowlers in the IPL history of all time. 

8. Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma is a right-arm fast Indian international bowler. He started his IPL career in 2008 and played for the Kolkata Knight Riders. On April 27, 2011, Ishan Sharma performed tremendously well by taking a 5-wicket haul against the Kochi Tuskers in Kerala. With this exceptional performance, he got into the list of the top 10 IPL bowlers in history.

9. Lasith Malinga

The former Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. He was also used as a specialist death bowler for the team and captained the Sri Lanka international team in the 2014 T20 World Cup. 

He started his IPL journey in 2008 and has been part of this league until 2017. On April 10, 2011, he got into the list of the best bowlers in IPL history by achieving the record of 5 wickets in just 13 runs against the Delhi Daredevils.

10. Ankit Rajpoot

Born on December 4, 1993, Ankit Singh Rajpoot is an Indian right-arm medium-fast international bowler who has been one of the vital assets for the Indian team. He started his IPL journey in 2013 and played for the Chennai Super Kings, followed by the Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, respectively..

 On April 26, 2018, he took five wickets in 14 balls, which was considered a remarkable performance worldwide and made him ‘one of the 10 best bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League.

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All these players have acted as an inspiration for cricket enthusiasts seeking to pursue a career in cricket by showcasing their remarkable performances. They have etched their names into IPL history by proving themselves with their gifted bowling skills.

FAQ’s

Q. Who is the no 1 bowler in IPL 2023?

A. Mohammed Shami won the purple cap for his incredible performance in the IPL 2023.

Q. Who is the sixer king in IPL 2023?

A .Faf Du Plessis of Royal Challengers Bangalore is considered to be the sixer king of IPL 2023.

Q. Who is the wicket topper in IPL 2023?

A. Mohammed Shami of the Gujrat Titans emerged as the wicket topper of IPL 2023

Q. Who is the best bowler in IPL history?

A. West Indian pacer Alzarri Joseph holds the record for the best bowler in the history of IPL.

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