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5 Fastest Bowlers To Scalp 150 Wickets In IPL History

Kaushik Kashyap

Harshal Patel in action (Source: AP Photos)Harshal Patel in action (Source: AP Photos)

Having a strong bowlers has consistently been a cornerstone of success for champion teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the format has evolved to favor aggressive batting, making it increasingly challenging for bowlers to enjoy the center stage, some have managed to adapt and excel, reaching remarkable milestones along the way.

In this listicle, we take a look at the bowlers who have reached the 150-wicket landmark in the shortest time by match, with the latest entrant being Harshal Patel, who achieved the feat in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.

5. Jasprit Bumrah - 124 Matches

Jasprit Bumrah features fifth on the list of fastest bowlers to reach 150 IPL wickets. A mainstay in any IPL bowling record list, the ace pacer is Mumbai Indians' all-time highest wicket-taker. He reached the 150-wicket milestone in 2024 against Delhi Capitals, becoming the second MI bowler after Lasith Malinga to do so. Remarkably, Bumrah achieved this feat in just his 124th match, underlining his consistency and impact in the league.

4. Rashid Khan - 122 Matches

Rashid Khan is also a recent entrant to the 150 IPL wickets club, achieving the milestone in just 122 matches against Punjab Kings earlier in the IPL 2025 season. The Afghan leg-spinner has been a sensational force since his debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad and has evolved into a genuine match-winner for Gujarat Titans in the recent years. Known for his accuracy and control, Rashid’s consistency continues to make him one of the most impactful bowlers in the tournament’s history.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal - 118 Matches

All-time highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal also features in this elite list. The leg-spinner, who has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals for most of his IPL career, reached the 150-wicket milestone during an IPL 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium. At the time, he became only the fourth Indian bowler to achieve this feat and the fastest among them.

2. Harshal Patel - 117 Matches

Harshal Patel is the latest entrant in the elite list of fastest to 150 wickets in IPL history. The 34-year-old has been a seasoned campaigner, especially flourishing in recent seasons. Known for his variations and death-over expertise, Harshal reached the 150-wicket milestone in just 117 matches during IPL 2025 and also became the fastest Indian bowler to achieve the landmark.

1. Lasith Malinga - 105 Matches

The legendary Lasith Malinga comfortably sits at the top of the list of fastest to 150 wickets in IPL history, achieving the milestone in just 105 matches, well ahead of any of his counterparts or modern-day bowlers. The Sri Lankan veteran was the first ever to reach the 150-wicket mark in IPL, accomplishing the feat against Delhi in the 2017 season at Cuttack. His record remains unmatched, standing tall as a testament to his dominance and consistency in the tournament’s history.