In T20 cricket, batters often steal the spotlight with their powerful shots and game-changing performances. However, it’s the bowlers who set the tone and add excitement to the game, often becoming the unsung heroes. In the world’s most popular T20 league, the Indian Premier League (IPL), many bowlers have dominated opponents, helping their teams win matches and even the trophy.
Bowlers like Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been key players for their teams in the IPL. While the format is known for big sixes and high scores, these bowlers have shown that their skill and strategy are crucial for making T20 cricket thrilling.
We’ve found the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets against a single opponent in the IPL.
5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 32 Wickets vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best bowlers during the powerplay in cricket. He has been a key player for the Sunrisers Hyderabad for many years, playing an important role without getting much attention. He helped the team win their first IPL title in 2016 by taking 23 wickets in 17 matches, making him the top wicket-taker of the tournament.
Bhuvneshwar is skilled at bowling both at the beginning and end of innings, consistently helping his team by taking important wickets. In his IPL career, he has taken 171 wickets in 164 games, with 32 of those wickets against the Kolkata Knight Riders, making him the fifth-highest wicket-taker in this particular matchup.
4. Mohit Sharma – 33 Wickets vs Mumbai Indians
The Indian bowler, Mohit Sharma, is always the captain’s choice when the game gets tough towards the end. Mohit, known for his slower balls and accurate yorkers, has been one of the most cost-effective bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Even though Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the league, Mohit Sharma has figured out how to play against them and has taken 33 wickets against them in his IPL career. This achievement places him fourth among bowlers with the most wickets against a single team in the IPL.
3. Sunil Narine – 33 Wickets vs Punjab Kings
Sunil Narine is a mystery to batters, even though they face him every year. He is one of the most economical bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This Caribbean player has been crucial to the success of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), helping them win the IPL title twice with his all-round performance.
In his IPL career, Narine has taken 166 wickets with an economy rate of just 6.74. He has been especially challenging for the Punjab Kings, taking 33 wickets against them, making him the bowler with the third most wickets against a single team in the IPL.
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2. Dwayne Bravo – 33 Wickets vs Mumbai Indians
DJ Bravo, a key player in Chennai Super Kings’ success over the years, remains one of the top wicket-takers in the IPL. He has played for Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, and Chennai Super Kings, and has been a valuable player for all these teams.
Bravo was famous for his slow deliveries at the end of matches, which made it difficult for even the best hitters. Despite Mumbai Indians being the best team in IPL history, Bravo has taken 33 wickets against them, making him the second-highest wicket-taker against a single team in the IPL.
1. Umesh Yadav – 35 Wickets vs Punjab Kings
Umesh Yadav is one of the most underrated fast bowlers in Indian cricket. He has made a great impact on every team he has played for in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Umesh has played for the Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and is now performing exceptionally well for the Gujarat Titans.
Umesh is known for his fast, swinging deliveries during the powerplay, helping his team get early wickets. In his IPL career, he has taken 140 wickets, with 35 of those coming against the Punjab Kings. This makes him the bowler with the most wickets against a single team in IPL history.
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