Most Dot Balls In IPL



Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most number of dot balls in IPL [x.com]Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most number of dot balls in IPL [x.com]

In the dynamic arena of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where the battle between bat and ball often defines the outcome of matches, the role of bowlers in controlling the run flow is paramount. In this pursuit, the significance of dot balls cannot be overstated.

Dot balls, deliveries where no runs are scored by the batting team, serve as invaluable currency in this format. They not only frustrate batsmen but also build pressure, leading to rash strokes and wicket-taking opportunities for the bowlers. 

Now, let's take a look at the players with the most dot balls in IPL and in history.

Most Dot Balls in IPL​ Innings

Team
Dots Balls Played
VS
Year
Kolkata Knight Riders 74Chennai Super Kings 2019
Kolkata Knight Riders70Royal Challengers Bangalore 2020
Mumbai Indians69Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)2008
Punjab Kings 68Sunrisers Hyderabad 2020
Deccan Chargers68Royal Challengers Bangalore 2010

Most Dot Balls Played by a Batsman in IPL

Player
Dots Balls
Virat Kohli 1986
Shikhar Dhawan 1977
Rohit Sharma 1865
David Warner 1722
Robin Uthappa 1472

FAQs: Most Dot Balls in IPL

Q. Who has played most dot balls in IPL history?

A: Virat Kohli holds the record for facing the most dot balls in IPL history, with 1844 dot balls.

Q. What is the dot ball tree in IPL?

A: The dot ball tree symbolizes the collaborative effort between the BCCI and Tata Group to plant five hundred trees for each dot ball bowled in the playoffs, promoting environmental sustainability.

Q. Who has the most wickets in IPL history?

A: Yuzvendra Chahal boasts the most wickets in IPL history, having played 145 matches and claimed 187 wickets.

Q. Who has the most dot balls in IPL single innings?

A: CSK's Deepak Chahar boasts the most dot balls, tallying 20 in total.