Best Bowling Average In IPL



Best Bowling Average In IPL (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)Best Bowling Average In IPL (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage where bat and ball collide in electrifying encounters. While the league is often associated with colossal sixes and mammoth scores, the importance of bowlers cannot be overstated. 

In the words of many cricket pundits, "Batsmen win you matches, but bowlers win you tournaments." This sentiment holds true across all IPL seasons, as bowlers play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of their teams.

In this article, let's take a closer look at the bowlers with the best bowling averages in IPL history.

Best Bowling Average  (Min. 50 wickets)

Player
Span
Mat
Wkts
Ave
Econ
SR
Lasith Malinga
2009–201912217019.797.1416.6
Imran Tahir2014–2021598220.767.7616
Josh Hazlewood2020–2025395720.988.2715.2
Jasprit Bumrah2013–202514518322.027.2418.2
Yuzvendra Chahal2013–202517422122.767.9617.1
Munaf Patel
2008–2017637422.947.5118.3
Kagiso Rabada2017–20258411922.958.6115.9
Mitchell Starc2014–2025526523.128.6116.1
Andre Russell2012–202514012323.279.5114.6
Ashish Nehra2008–20178810623.537.8418
Harshal Patel2012–202511915123.78.8516
Amit Mishra2008–202416217423.827.3719.3
DJ Bravo2008–202216118323.828.3817
Rashid Khan2017–202513615823.837.0820.1
Varun Chakravarthy
2019–20258410023.857.5718.8
Chris Morris2013–2021819524.15818.1
Shane Warne2008–2011555725.387.2720.9
Mitchell McClenaghan2015–2019567125.398.4917.9
Sunil Narine2012–202518919225.636.7922.6
Dale Steyn2008–2020959725.856.9122.4
Shreyas Gopal
2014–2024525225.948.1619

(Stats Updated Till IPL 2025)

Best Bowling Average In IPL: FAQ's

Q.1Which bowler has the best average in IPL?

Answer: Lungi Ngidi holds the record for the best bowling average in IPL history, with an impressive average of 18.24.

Q.2. Who is the best bowler in IPL history?

Answer: Lasith Malinga with 170 wickets in IPL history is regarded as the finest bowler to bowl in the league.

Q.3. Who has taken maximum wickets in IPL?

Answer: Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in the IPL.

Q.4. Who took most wickets in IPL in one season?

Answer: DJ Bravo for CSK in 2013 and Harshal Patel for RCB in 2021 have taken 32 wickets in a season, which is the most by any bowler in IPL's history.