In T20 cricket, batters often get the most attention with their big shots and game-changing performances. But it’s the bowlers who set the pace and add excitement to the game, often without much recognition. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most popular T20 league, many bowlers have taken charge, helping their teams win matches and even trophies.
Bowlers like Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been crucial for their teams in the IPL. Even though T20 cricket is known for big scores and sixes, these bowlers have shown that their skill and tactics are essential for making the game exciting.
Here are the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets against a single opponent in the IPL.
5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 32 Wickets vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best bowlers in the early overs of a cricket match. He has been a key player for the Sunrisers Hyderabad for many years, playing a crucial role even though he doesn’t always get much attention. He was instrumental in helping the team win their first IPL title in 2016 by taking 23 wickets in 17 matches, making him the top wicket-taker of the tournament.
Bhuvneshwar is good at bowling both at the start and end of innings, regularly helping his team by taking important wickets. In his IPL career, he has taken 171 wickets in 164 games, with 32 of those against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This makes him the fifth-highest wicket-taker in matches against that team.
4. Mohit Sharma – 33 Wickets vs Mumbai Indians
Indian bowler Mohit Sharma is the captain’s go-to choice when the game is tight at the end. He’s known for his slow balls and precise yorkers and is one of the most economical bowlers in IPL history.
Although the Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the league, Mohit Sharma has managed to take 33 wickets against them in his IPL career. This makes him the fourth highest wicket-taker against a single team in IPL history.
3. Sunil Narine – 33 Wickets vs Punjab Kings
Sunil Narine is hard for batters to figure out, even though they play against him every year. He is one of the best bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when it comes to keeping runs down. This player from the Caribbean has been key to Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) success, helping them win the IPL title twice with his all-around skills.
In his IPL career, Narine has taken 166 wickets with a low economy rate of 6.74. He has been particularly tough on the Punjab Kings, taking 33 wickets against them, which makes him the third-highest wicket-taker against a single team in IPL history.
2. Dwayne Bravo – 33 Wickets vs Mumbai Indians
DJ Bravo has been a crucial player for Chennai Super Kings, helping them win many matches over the years. He has also played for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Lions, being valuable for each team.
Bravo is well-known for his slow deliveries in the final overs of matches, which are hard for even the best batsmen to hit. Even though Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in IPL history, Bravo has taken 33 wickets against them, making him the second-highest wicket-taker against a single team in IPL history.
1. Umesh Yadav – 35 Wickets vs Punjab Kings
Umesh Yadav is one of the most underrated fast bowlers in Indian cricket. He has made a big impact on every team he has played for in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Umesh has been with the Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and now he’s doing really well with the Gujarat Titans.
He is known for his fast, swinging deliveries during the powerplay, which help his team get early wickets. In his IPL career, he has taken 140 wickets, with 35 of those against the Punjab Kings. This makes him the bowler with the most wickets against a single team in IPL history.
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