1 / 11The Indian Premier League (IPL) has surpassed all scoring trends this season. The Impact Player rule and flatter pitches resulted in higher scoring matches. However, some bowlers managed to stand out against all odds. Here is a look at the top 10 wicket-takers in IPL 2024. (Image source: iplt20.com)
2 / 11No 1. Jasprit Bumrah | Wickets: 20 | Economy rate: 6.48 | The Mumbai Indians (MI) speedster had a brilliant campaign, getting 20 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 6.48 with just one five-wicket haul in his bag. He was a lethal bank four for the five-time IPL champions during a disappointing season where they became the first team to be eliminated from the competition. (Image source: IPLT20.com)
3 / 11No 2. Harshal Patel | Wickets: 20 | Economy rate: 9.75 | The right-arm pacer has been an asset for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024. He has taken 20 wickets in 12 matches, but the pacer has been losing runs at 9.75 per over. His bowling strike rate of 12.30 suggests that he suffered almost two dismissals in each match. (Image source: IPLT20.com)
4 / 11Varun Chakravarthy | Wickets: 18 | Economy rate: 8.34 | The former Punjab Kings (PBKS) player took 18 wickets in 12 matches with an economy and bowling strike rate of 8.34 and 14.66 respectively. He operated until the middle overs and still managed to make breakthroughs between overs 7-16 for the in-form KKR unit. (Image source: Twitter)
5 / 11Harshit Rana | Wickets: 16 | Economy rate: 9.71 | The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowler has had a breakout campaign. Harshit Rana picked up 16 wickets in 10 matches at a bowling average of 20.75, hitting a scalp every 12.81 deliveries for the table toppers. (Image source: iplt20.com)
6 / 11Arshdeep Singh | Wickets: 16 | Economy rate: 10.32 | Arshdeep Singh was vital for the PBKS bowling unit, bowling tough overs in both the powerplay and death overs. He took 16 wickets in 12 matches, but his economy rate was higher at 10.32. Arshdeep has also been called into the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which will be co-hosted by the United States of America (USA) and West Indies in June.
7 / 11Sunil Narine | Wickets: 14 | Economy rate: 6.61 | The Caribbean all-rounder has made most of the noise for his batting exploits in IPL 2024. However, he has also been equally impressive with the ball. Sunil Narine recorded 15 dismissals in 12 appearances, maintaining a tight economy rate of 6.63 with a bowling strike rate of 18.80. (Image source: iplt20.com)
8 / 11T Natarajan | Wickets: 15 | Economy rate: 9.36 | The left-arm pacer has picked 15 wickets in 10 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). His economy rate is 6.35, while his bowling average and strike rate of 24.53 and 15.73 respectively ensure that he has been one of the best bowlers in the SRH unit. (Image source: iplt20.com)
9 / 11Andre Russell | Wickets: 15 | Economy rate: 10:30 a.m. | Andre Russell has been a distinctive factor in the KKR team, with his ability to hit hard on deck, helping him take timely wickets at crucial times in the innings. He has claimed 15 scalps in 12 matches, maintaining a bowling strike rate of 10.13, which is currently one of the highest in the league. (Image source: iplt20.com)
ten / 11Mukesh Kumar | Wickets: 15 | Economy rate: 10.95 | The Delhi Capitals (DC) bowler has taken 15 wickets in just eight matches that he has played for the team this season. His bowling strike rate of 11.40 suggests he took at least two wickets per match on average, but his economy rate of 10.94 was far from impressive. (Image source: iplt20.com)
11 / 11Kuldeep Yadav | Wickets: 14 | Economy rate: 8.26 | The leg-spinner has arguably been the slowest Indian bowler in the league this season. Kuldeep has taken 14 scalps in nine matches, keeping an economy rate of 8.25 with a strike rate of 15 with the ball. He will be at the forefront of India’s title chase in the World T20 this year. (Image source: iplt20.com)
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