Best Economy Rate: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)
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The race for the Best Economy Rate is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, Anil Kumble leads the historical charts with an incredible 6.58. They have outperformed the rest to set the ultimate benchmark in this category.
🔄 Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 — Post Match Analysis.
Our algorithm analyzed over 100,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2026) to calculate these precise Best Economy Rate standings.
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Record Holder
Anil Kumble
6.58
| Rank | Player | Economy | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anil Kumble | 6.58 | 160.8 |
| #2 | Glenn McGrath | 6.61 | 54 |
| #3 | Muttiah Muralitharan | 6.70 | 254.7 |
| #4 | RE van der Merwe | 6.74 | 73.8 |
| #5 | Daniel Vettori | 6.79 | 129.5 |
| #6 | Sunil Narine | 6.80 | 725.2 |
| #7 | J Yadav | 6.85 | 65 |
| #8 | J Botha | 6.92 | 115.7 |
| #9 | Dale Steyn | 6.94 | 363.7 |
| #10 | AD Mascarenhas | 6.94 | 51.3 |
| #11 | R Sharma | 7.02 | 154.7 |
| #12 | Rashid Khan | 7.08 | 533.7 |
| #13 | Harbhajan Singh | 7.08 | 569.3 |
| #14 | Lasith Malinga | 7.14 | 471.2 |
| #15 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 7.20 | 785 |
| #16 | DE Bollinger | 7.22 | 96 |
| #17 | Moeen Ali | 7.23 | 142.3 |
| #18 | Iqbal Abdulla | 7.23 | 153.3 |
| #19 | M Kartik | 7.25 | 191.5 |
| #20 | M Kartik | 7.25 | 191.5 |
📊 Analysis & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current leader for Best Economy Rate?
As of our latest data, A Kumble holds the top spot with 6.58.
How is the Best Economy Rate data calculated?
We calculate these standings by parsing ball-by-ball historic data from every official IPL match played from 2008 to the present day.
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💡 Key Takeaways
- Anil Kumble leads this record with 6.58.
- Glenn McGrath is the runner-up with 6.61.
- A total of 20 entries appear in this all-time record list.
- Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.
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