Most Dot Balls: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)
⚡ Featured Snippet Answer
The race for the Most Dot Balls is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, B Kumar leads the historical charts with an incredible 1748. 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 Most Dot Balls standings.
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Record Holder
B Kumar
1748
| Rank | Player | Dots | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B Kumar | 1748 | Dot Balls |
| #2 | Sunil Narine | 1653 | Dot Balls |
| #3 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 1606 | Dot Balls |
| #4 | Jasprit Bumrah | 1353 | Dot Balls |
| #5 | Piyush Chawla | 1325 | Dot Balls |
| #6 | Ravindra Jadeja | 1292 | Dot Balls |
| #7 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 1266 | Dot Balls |
| #8 | Harbhajan Singh | 1263 | Dot Balls |
| #9 | UT Yadav | 1186 | Dot Balls |
| #10 | A Mishra | 1185 | Dot Balls |
| #11 | Sandeep Sharma | 1174 | Dot Balls |
| #12 | Rashid Khan | 1148 | Dot Balls |
| #13 | Lasith Malinga | 1144 | Dot Balls |
| #14 | Trent Boult | 1110 | Dot Balls |
| #15 | Axar Patel | 1087 | Dot Balls |
| #16 | Praveen Kumar | 1075 | Dot Balls |
| #17 | Mohammed Shami | 1039 | Dot Balls |
| #18 | Dale Steyn | 1019 | Dot Balls |
| #19 | Ishant Sharma | 999 | Dot Balls |
| #20 | Ishant Sharma | 999 | Dot Balls |
📊 Analysis & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current leader for Most Dot Balls?
As of our latest data, B Kumar holds the top spot with 1748.
How is the Most Dot Balls 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
- B Kumar leads this record with 1748.
- Sunil Narine is the runner-up with 1653.
- 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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