Best Economy Rates In IPL

Rashid Khan has one of the best economy rate in IPL (X.COM)

The IPL is more than just cricket; it's a celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and competition. The passion and energy displayed by players and fans alike 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 batsmen.

A low economy rate indicates that a bowler has good control over their line and length, making it difficult for batsmen to score freely.

Bowlers with low economy rates can create pressure on the batting side, forcing batsmen to take risks and potentially leading to wickets.

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.

IPL 2024 - Best Economy Rates

Player	Matches	Overs	Wickets	Economy	Opposition
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IPL History - Best Economy Rates

Player	Matches	Matches	Overs	Runs	Wickets	BBI	Average	Economy	SR
1	Anil Kumble	42	160.5	1058	45	5/5	23.51	6.58	21.44
2	Glenn McGrath	14	54.0	357	12	4/29	29.75	6.61	27.00
3	Muttiah Muralitharan	66	254.0	1685	63	3/11	26.75	6.63	24.19
4	Rashid Khan	109	432.5	2885	139	4/24	20.76	6.67	18.68
5	Sunil Narine	162	624.1	4203	163	5/19	25.79	6.73	22.98
6	Roelof van der Merwe	21	73.5	498	21	3/20	23.71	6.74	21.10
7	Daniel Vettori	34	129.3	878	28	3/15	31.36	6.78	27.75
8	Jayant Yadav	20	65.0	445	8	1/8	55.63	6.85	48.75
9	Mitchell Santner	15	52.0	358	13	2/13	27.54	6.88	24.00
10	Dale Steyn	95	362.4	2508	97	3/8	25.86	6.92	22.43

Top 3 Bowlers With Best Economy Rates in IPL

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble has the best economy rate in IPL (X.COM)

Anil Kumble, the legendary spinner from India had an economy rate of 6.58, he displayed remarkable control and precision throughout his tenure as a cricketer. Over the course of his career, Kumble conceded a total of 1,058 runs while managing to claim an impressive tally of 45 wickets.

Anil Kumble stands first in the list with best economy rate in IPL history.

Glenn McGrath

The tall Australian paceman Glenn McGrath is known for his accuracy and ability to maintain line and length consistently.

Glenn McGrath has only played in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Glenn McGrath has played for the Delhi Daredevils. Despite being towards the latter stages of his career, McGrath showcased his skill and experience during his stint with the team.

McGrath's economy rate in the IPL was 6.61, which is quite impressive considering the fast-paced and high-scoring nature of the format. He managed to pick up 12 wickets during the tournament.

Muttiah Muralitharan

Muralitharan is third in the list with best economy rate (X.COM)

Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan right-arm off-spinner has an unorthodox bowling action and the ability to turn the ball sharply makes him a nightmare for batsmen around the world.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Muralitharan showcased his talent despite his advancing age. With an impressive economy rate of 6.63 across 66 matches. He has scalped 63 wickets in his IPL career.

Best Economy Rates In IPL : Frequently Asked Questions

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 Who is the best bowler in IPL history?

Answer: West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph holds the record for the best bowling figures in IPL history. Joseph took 6 wickets and conceded just 12 runs against Team Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on 6th April 2019.

Q.4 Who is best economy bowler in IPL history?

Answer: Ahead of the 2024 edition, New Zealand spinner and former Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler Daniel Vettori tops the list for the best economy in the history of IPL. Vettori bowled at an economy of 6.56 in his IPL career so far. He is followed by fellow RCB bowler and Indian legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble.