Many of the upcoming talents make their professional debuts in the Indian Premier League. As the IPL provides a better opportunity, many budding stars and other cricketers will aim to establish successful careers by dominating and exhibiting their talents there. It offers an opportunity for overseas players to participate in addition to the Indian players. The league's appeal increased with the addition of overseas players. For international players, it can be challenging to acquire wickets while keeping a reasonable economy rate on Indian pitches. The IPL foreign players with the most wickets are shown below.
1. DJ Bravo (183)
Dwayne John Bravo is a right-arm medium bowler for West Indies. In IPL from 2008 – 2022, he played 158 innings in 161 matches, bowled 519.5 overs, conceded 4360 runs, and took 183 wickets, with three maidens in it, with an 8.38 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/22. He played for Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Lions.
2. SL Malinga (170)
Separamadu Lasith Malinga is a right-arm fast bowler for Sri Lanka. In IPL from 2009 – 2019, Malinga played 122 innings from 122 matches, bowled 471.1 overs, conceded 3365 runs, and took 170 wickets, with eight maidens in it, with a 7.14 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 5/13. He played for Mumbai Indians in IPL.
3. SP Narine (152)
Sunil Philip Narine is a right-arm off-break bowler for West Indies. In IPL from 2012 – 2022, Sunil played 147 innings from 148 matches, bowled 576.1 overs, conceded 3820 runs, and took 152 wickets, with three maidens in it, with a 6.63 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 5/19. He played for KKR in IPL.
4. Rashid Khan (112)
Rashid Khan Arman is a leg-break googly bowler for Afghanistan. In IPL from 2017 – 2022, he played 92 innings in 92 matches, bowled 365.5 overs, conceded 2333 runs, and took 112 wickets, with four maidens in it, with a 6.37 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/24. He played for Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
5. K Rabada (99)
Kagiso Rabada is South Africa’s right-arm fast bowler. In IPL from 2017 – 2022, he played 63 innings in 63 matches, bowled 238 overs, conceded 1966 runs, and took 99 wickets, with two maidens in it, with an 8.26 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/21. He played for Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, and Punjab Kings.
6. DW Steyn (97)
Dale Willem Steyn is a right-arm fast bowler for South Africa. In IPL from 2008 – 2020, he played 95 innings in 95 matches, bowled 362.4 overs, conceded 2508 runs, and took 97 wickets, with seven maidens in it, with a 6.91 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 3/8. He played for Deccan Chargers, Gujarat Lions, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
7. CH Morris (95)
Christopher Henry Morris is a right-arm fast-medium bowler for South Africa. In IPL from 2013 – 2021, he played 81 innings in 81 matches, bowled 286.4 overs, conceded 2295 runs, and took 95 wickets, with one maiden in it, with an 8.00 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/23. He played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
8. TA Boult (92)
Trent Alexander Boult is a left-arm fast-medium bowler for New Zealand. In IPL from 2015 – 2022, he played 78 innings in 78 matches, bowled 298.1 overs, conceded 2475 runs, and took 92 wickets, with eight maidens in it, with an 8.30 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/18. He played for Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
9. SR Watson (92)
Shane Robert Watson is a right-arm fast-medium bowler for Australia. In IPL from 2008 – 2020, he played 105 innings in 145 matches, bowled 338.1 overs, conceded 2682 runs, and took 92 wickets, with three maidens in it, with a 7.93 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 4/29. He played for Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
10. AD Russell (89)
Andre Dwayne Russell is a right-arm fast bowler for West Indies. In IPL from 2012 – 2022, he played 89 innings in 98 matches, bowled 238.2 overs, conceded 2179 runs, and took 89 wickets, with no maidens in it, with a 9.14 economy rate. His best bowling figure is 5/15. He played for Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders.
