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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 3 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 04 Apr 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Bowling

Most Dot Balls in 2016 IPL Season: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

156
#1 Record
B Kumar
137
#2 Runner-Up
Mustafizur Rahman
132
#3 Third
Praveen Kumar
Season:

B Kumar's magnificent Performance in IPL 2016

IPL 2016 witnessed exceptional cricket across all franchises. When it came to Dot Balls, one name dominated the charts. B Kumar delivered a magnificent performance throughout the season, finishing with an impressive 156 closely followed by Mustafizur Rahman with 137 a remarkable 13.9% ahead of the competition.

Season 2016: The Numbers That Tell The Story

The IPL 2016 season featured intense competition across all teams. B Kumar's consistency and ability to perform under pressure set them apart. The statistics below showcase not just the leader, but the fierce battle for supremacy that characterized this season.

⚡ Season Highlight
B Kumar's achievement in IPL 2016 places them among the elite performers of that year. Their contribution was crucial to their team's campaign and set benchmarks for future seasons.
Record Holder
B Kumar
156
Rank Player Dot Balls Details
#1 B Kumar 156 Dot Balls
#2 Mustafizur Rahman 137 Dot Balls
#3 Praveen Kumar 132 Dot Balls
#4 DS Kulkarni 130 Dot Balls
#5 MJ McClenaghan 128 Dot Balls
#6 Sandeep Sharma 127 Dot Balls
#7 Shane Watson 121 Dot Balls
#8 Zaheer Khan 111 Dot Balls
#9 Sunil Narine 109 Dot Balls
#10 Jasprit Bumrah 108 Dot Balls
#11 BB Sran 107 Dot Balls
#12 Chris Morris 102 Dot Balls
#13 Yuzvendra Chahal 100 Dot Balls
#14 Tim Southee 99 Dot Balls
#15 MM Sharma 97 Dot Balls
#16 Ravichandran Ashwin 93 Dot Balls
#17 A Mishra 93 Dot Balls
#18 Dwayne Bravo 93 Dot Balls
#19 Axar Patel 91 Dot Balls
#20 Andre Russell 90 Dot Balls

📊 Analysis & Insights

Looking back at IPL 2016, B Kumar's dominance tells us much about the competitive landscape of that year. The pitches, conditions, and team dynamics all played a role, but individual brilliance stood out. Statistical analysis shows that B Kumar's numbers were significantly above the seasonal average.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • B Kumar leads this record with 156.
  • Mustafizur Rahman is the runner-up with 137.
  • 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.