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

Most Dot Balls in 2021 IPL Season: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

146
#1 Record
Avesh Khan
142
#2 Runner-Up
CV Varun
141
#3 Third
Mohammed Shami
Season:

Avesh Khan's magnificent Performance in IPL 2021

IPL 2021 witnessed exceptional cricket across all franchises. When it came to Dot Balls, one name dominated the charts. Avesh Khan delivered a magnificent performance throughout the season, finishing with an impressive 146 closely followed by CV Varun with 142 a remarkable 2.8% ahead of the competition.

Season 2021: The Numbers That Tell The Story

The IPL 2021 season featured intense competition across all teams. Avesh Khan'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
Avesh Khan's achievement in IPL 2021 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
Avesh Khan
146
Rank Player Dot Balls Details
#1 Avesh Khan 146 Dot Balls
#2 CV Varun 142 Dot Balls
#3 Mohammed Shami 141 Dot Balls
#4 Mohammed Siraj 140 Dot Balls
#5 Trent Boult 135 Dot Balls
#6 Shardul Thakur 134 Dot Balls
#7 Jasprit Bumrah 134 Dot Balls
#8 Deepak Chahar 130 Dot Balls
#9 Kagiso Rabada 130 Dot Balls
#10 Sunil Narine 125 Dot Balls
#11 Yuzvendra Chahal 123 Dot Balls
#12 Rashid Khan 122 Dot Balls
#13 HV Patel 120 Dot Balls
#14 C Sakariya 108 Dot Balls
#15 Mustafizur Rahman 106 Dot Balls
#16 Ravindra Jadeja 103 Dot Balls
#17 B Kumar 101 Dot Balls
#18 Axar Patel 99 Dot Balls
#19 M Prasidh Krishna 99 Dot Balls
#20 Ravichandran Ashwin 92 Dot Balls

📊 Analysis & Insights

Looking back at IPL 2021, Avesh Khan'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 Avesh Khan's numbers were significantly above the seasonal average.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • Avesh Khan leads this record with 146.
  • CV Varun is the runner-up with 142.
  • 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.