| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal — 221 Wickets RCB / RR / Punjab Kings | All-Time Record Yuzvendra Chahal is the all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 221 wickets from 174 matches at an average of 22.76 and economy rate of 7.96, with best figures of 5/40. He won the Purple Cap in 2022 with 27 wickets for RR. He became IPL's highest wicket-taker in 2023, surpassing Dwayne Bravo's record. | MI, RCB, RR, Punjab Kings | All-time IPL wicket-taking record | 22.76 | 7.96 |
| 2 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 198 Wickets Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2-Time Purple Cap Winner Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 198 wickets from 190 matches at an average of 27.33 and economy rate of 7.69, with best figures of 5/19. He is the only bowler to win the Purple Cap in consecutive seasons (2016 and 2017). | — | — | 27.33 | 7.69 |
| 3 | Sunil Narine — 192 Wickets Kolkata Knight Riders | Mystery Spinner Sunil Narine has taken 192 wickets for KKR in 189 matches at an average of 25.63, with best figures of 5/19. He is also one of IPL's best pinch-hitting openers, making him the most complete dual-role player in the tournament's history. | — | — | 25.63 | — |
| 4 | Ravichandran Ashwin — 187 Wickets Multiple Teams | Off-Spin Master Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 187 IPL wickets from 221 matches across multiple franchises. His clever variations, deceptive pace, and ability to bowl in all phases of the game make him one of the most complete spin bowlers in IPL history. | CSK, KXIP, RPS, PBKS, Delhi Capitals | — | — | — |
| 5 | Dwayne Bravo — 183 Wickets Chennai Super Kings | 2-Time Purple Cap Winner Dwayne Bravo took 183 IPL wickets from 161 matches at an average of 23.82 and economy rate of 8.38, with best figures of 4/22. He won the Purple Cap twice (2013: 32 wickets — joint season record; 2015: 26 wickets) and was the all-time wicket-taker record holder before Chahal surpassed him. | CSK, Gujarat Lions, MI | — | 23.82 | 8.38 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah — 183 Wickets Mumbai Indians | Best Economy Among Top 10 Jasprit Bumrah has 183 IPL wickets from 145 matches at the best economy rate (7.24) among the top 10 wicket-takers. His 5/10 against RCB in 2022 is the joint-best figures in IPL history. He surpassed Lasith Malinga in 2025 to become MI's all-time leading wicket-taker. | — | — | 22.02 | 7.24 |
| 7 | Piyush Chawla — 192 Wickets Multiple Teams | Most Wickets by IPL Leg-Spinner Before Chahal Piyush Chawla took 192 IPL wickets across multiple franchises including CSK, MI, and KKR. He was the leading wicket-taker among leg-spinners before Chahal surpassed him and is the most widely travelled bowler in IPL history. | CSK, MI, KKR, KXIP, Gujarat Lions | — | — | — |
| 8 | Amit Mishra — 174 Wickets Multiple Teams | Most Hat-Tricks in IPL (3) Amit Mishra took 174 wickets from 162 matches at an average of 23.82 and economy rate of 7.37, with best figures of 5/17. He holds the record for most IPL hat-tricks (3) and was the first spinner to take 150 IPL wickets. | Delhi Daredevils, DC, LSG, SRH | — | 23.82 | 7.37 |
| 9 | Lasith Malinga — 170 Wickets Mumbai Indians | Best Average (19.79) Among Top 10 Lasith Malinga took 170 wickets from 122 matches at the best average (19.79) and strike rate (16.62) of any top-10 IPL wicket-taker. His economy rate of 7.14 and best figures of 5/13 make him statistically the most efficient high-volume wicket-taker in IPL history. | — | — | 19.79 | 7.14 |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja — 170 Wickets Chennai Super Kings | All-Round Value Ravindra Jadeja took 170 wickets from 254 matches at an average of 30.51, with best figures of 5/16. As an all-rounder, his bowling value is best understood in context — he is always an economical option who provides control, taking wickets throughout his career as CSK's second spin option. | CSK, GL, Kochi, RR | — | 30.51 | 7.67 |