5 highest wicket takers in the IPL
Since its inception in 2008 the IPL has always captured the imagination of cricket fans in India and around the world. With its glitz and glamour, fans are glued to their TV sets in April-May every year as this sporting extravaganza gets played out in India. It is the most watched cricket league in the world, so much so that the ICC provides a separate calendar to it every year - a time when most of the international cricketing action takes a break.
Even though we generally associate T20 with explosive hitting and powerful batting it is actually the bowlers who are the trump cards. No matter the runs put up on the board, if the bowlers are unable to defend the target, it turns out to be futile in the end.
With the 2018 IPL auction around the corner quality bowlers are likely to in great demand. Several wonderful bowlers have made their mark in the Indian Premier League over the years. So, how many of them make into the list of the top 5 bowlers? Let us take a look
Here is a list of the top 5 wicket takers in the IPL over the years:
#5 Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo is the quintessential Caribbean cricketer, with his flair and passion for the game. An all rounder, he is a treat to watch when he bats with his wristy flicks reminding us Indian fans of VVS Laxman. With the ball, he is equally effective with his range of variations including a slower delivery with which he can deceive the best of batsmen.
Dwayne Bravo started his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians. After spending three seasons with them, he was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings in the 2011 season, with whom he enjoyed his most productive seasons. He won the purple cap-awarded to the highest wicket taker twice, once in 2013 when he picked up a whooping 32 wickets and again in 2015 with 26 wickets. After the two-year suspension handed to the Chennai Super Kings in 2015, he moved to the Gujarat Lions for the past two seasons.
Overall, he has picked up a total of 122 wickets in 106 matches, picking up two four wicket hauls on the way to occupy the number 5 position on the list.