IPL 2023: Not only in IPL but also in international cricket, spinners shine, but fast bowlers sting in these two leagues
Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott is the leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash League and Pakistan’s experienced fast bowler Wahab Riaz is the leading wicket-taker in the Pakistan Super League.
Indian Premier League 2023: Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal created history by taking 4 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders on the night of 11th May. He became the highest wicket taker in IPL. Yuzvendra Chahal broke Dwayne Bravo’s record. Chahal now has 187 wickets in 143 matches. Dwayne Bravo had 183 wickets in 161 matches.
Spinners are not only in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but also in international cricket. Spinners are the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, ODIs and T20 Internationals. However, Australia’s Big Bash League and Pakistan’s Pakistan Super League have the power of fast bowlers.
Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan is the top wicket-taker in Test and ODI cricket. Muralitharan has 800 wickets in 133 Tests and 534 wickets in 350 One Day Internationals. Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan continues to top the list of highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals. He has 136 wickets in 115 matches.
3 spinners among wicket takers in T20 International’s top-5
There are 3 spinners in the top-5 wicket-takers in T20 Internationals. Rashid Khan is third in this list and Ish Sodhi of New Zealand is at number four. Rashid Khan has 129 wickets in 80 matches and Ish Sodhi has 118 wickets in 98 matches. Spinner Shane Warne is also at number two in Test cricket. Shane Warne took 708 wickets in 145 Tests.
India’s Anil Kumble is at number four. Kumble has 619 wickets in 132 Tests. There are 2 spinners in the top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in ODIs. Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi Took 395 wickets in 398 ODIs.
Australian all-rounder in terms of taking the most wickets in the Big Bash League Sean Abbott And Pakistan’s experienced fast bowler Wahab Riaz is at number one among the highest wicket takers in the Pakistan Super League.
Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Big Bash League
bowler | Country | match | wicket | economy |
Sean Abbott | Australia | 109 | 154 | 8.32 |
Andrew Toy | Australia | 101 | 144 | 7.83 |
Kane Richardson | Australia | 102 | 129 | 7.77 |
ben drarshuis | Australia | 95 | 117 | 8.13 |
Adam Zampa | Australia | 99 | 114 | 7.21 |
Top-5 bowlers who took the most wickets in Pakistan Super League
bowler | Country | match | wicket | economy |
Wahab Riaz | Pakistan | 88 | 113 | 7.79 |
Hasan Ali | Pakistan | 72 | 94 | 8 |
shaheen shah afridi | Pakistan | 62 | 89 | 7.91 |
shadab khan | Pakistan | 72 | 77 | 7.53 |
Faheem Ashraf | Pakistan | 60 | 72 | 8.22 |