Most Wickets in IPL History (All Time): Top Bowlers, Records & Updated 2025 List
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The race for the Most Wickets in a Single Season is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, Pragyan Ojha leads the historical charts with an incredible 43. 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 Wickets in a Single Season standings.
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Record Holder
Pragyan Ojha
39
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pragyan Ojha | 39 | 2009 |
| #2 | Anil Kumble | 38 | 2009 |
| #3 | RP Singh | 36 | 2009 |
| #4 | Lasith Malinga | 33 | 2009 |
| #5 | Kagiso Rabada | 32 | 2020 |
| #6 | Dwayne Bravo | 32 | 2013 |
| #7 | Irfan Pathan | 32 | 2009 |
| #8 | HV Patel | 32 | 2021 |
| #9 | A Mishra | 31 | 2009 |
| #10 | Muttiah Muralitharan | 30 | 2009 |
| #11 | Jasprit Bumrah | 29 | 2020 |
| #12 | Harbhajan Singh | 29 | 2009 |
| #13 | Lasith Malinga | 28 | 2011 |
| #14 | Mohammed Shami | 28 | 2023 |
| #15 | JP Faulkner | 28 | 2013 |
| #16 | MM Sharma | 27 | 2023 |
| #17 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 27 | 2022 |
| #18 | Rashid Khan | 27 | 2023 |
| #19 | Kagiso Rabada | 26 | 2019 |
| #20 | Kagiso Rabada | 26 | 2019 |
📊 Analysis & Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current leader for Most Wickets in a Single Season?
As of our latest data, PP Ojha holds the top spot with 43.
How is the Most Wickets in a Single Season 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
- Pragyan Ojha leads this record with 39.
- Anil Kumble is the runner-up with 38.
- 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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