Best Economy Rates In IPL

Sakshi Sharma

Best Economy Rates In IPL (Source:@IPL,x.com)Best Economy Rates In IPL (Source:@IPL,x.com)

The IPL is more than just cricket; it's a celebration of sportsmanship.The passion and energy displayed by players and fans add to the electric atmosphere surrounding the tournament. One of the most compelling aspects of the IPL is its high-octane nature. 

The economy rate is a critical statistic in cricket that measures how many runs a bowler concedes per over. A low economy rate indicates that a bowler is able to restrict the flow of runs and maintain pressure on the batters.

A low economy rate indicates that a bowler has good control over their line and length, making it difficult for batsmen to score freely. The economy rate is crucial as teams aim to restrict the opposition's total score. Bowlers who can maintain a low economy rate while taking wickets are highly valuable.

Best Economy Rates

Player
Span
Mat
Wkts
Econ
NB Singh2017-2017213.75
DJ Thornely2008-2008635.71
M Manhas2008-20145506
MJ Clarke2012-2012626.09
A Chandila2012-201312116.2
MW Short2023-2023606.25
PH Solanki2022-2022226.33
Sohail Tanvir2008-200811226.46
KA Maharaj2024-2024226.5
SMSM Senanayake2013-2013896.53
SM Pollock2008-200813116.54
Anil Kumble2008-201042456.57
FH Edwards2009-2009656.6
GD McGrath2008-200814126.61
T Henderson2009-2009216.66
M Muralidaran2008-201466636.67
IS Sodhi2018-2019896.69
GH Vihari2013-20192416.71
RE van der Merwe2009-201321216.74
GR Napier2009-2009116.75

Best Economy Rates In IPL : FAQs

Q.1. What is economy of a bowler?

Answer: In cricket, a bowler's economy rate is the average number of runs they have conceded per over bowled. In most circumstances, the lower the economy rate is, the better the bowler is performing.

Q.2. What is bowling strike rate?

Answer: Bowling strike rate is defined for a bowler as the average number of balls bowled per wicket taken. The lower the strike rate, the more effective a bowler is at taking wickets quickly.

Q.3. What is the economy of Bumrah in IPL 2025?

Answer: Among those who have bowled at least 25 balls in this IPL, Bumrah holds the best economy rate: 6.36 per over as against the overall 9.61.

Q.4. What is the price of Virat Kohli in IPL 2025?

Answer: Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025 for a price of ₹21 crore.