Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in IPL 2026

Several bowlers have dominated opposition teams with their prowess in IPL 2026.

Unarguably, the Indian Premier League 2026 has been a paradise for batters, who have dominated with their record-breaking centuries and fifties. As a result, most matches have seen scores in excess of 200, and bowlers have found it challenging to restrict opposition teams from posting big scores.

However, some bowlers have distinguished themselves with their skill, control and match-winning performances. These bowlers have found ways to achieve early breakthroughs and break crucial partnerships, shifting the momentum in their team’s favour on many occasions.

On that note, below are the top five bowlers with the most wickets in IPL 2026 so far.

Current highest wicket-takers in IPL 2026-

5. Eshan Malinga (SRH)- 15 wickets

Eshan Malinga grabs the fifth spot on this list with 15 scalps. The Sri Lankan pacer has done a fabulous job for SRH in the bowling department.

In Pat Cummins’ absence in the initial games, Eshan led the team’s pace attack with his consistent performances. In a clash against the Delhi Capitals, he rocked the field with his fabulous four-wicket haul.

4. Jofra Archer (RR)- 15 wickets

Jofra Archer has led the Rajasthan Royals‘ pace attack in IPL 2026 with his impeccable spells in the Powerplay and ability to provide breakthroughs.

With 15 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 8.62 and an average of 21.26, the England pacer has been phenomenal in the tournament so far.

3. Kagiso Rabada (GT)- 16 wickets

Although the Gujarat Titans (GT) have struggled to replicate their form from last season, they are still a strong contender to qualify for the playoffs.

Kagiso Rabada has been the most successful pacer for the side, clinching 16 scalps in 10 games at an economy of 9.23. With his excellence in pace and bounce, the Proteas pacer has dismantled opposition batsmen.

2. Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 17 wickets

Amid CSK’s troubles with their teamwork in batting and bowling, Anshul Kamboj has emerged as a stand-out performer. The right-arm pacer is the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 17 wickets in 9 games at an economy of 8.49. He has captured three-wicket hauls thrice.

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)- 17 wickets

RCB‘s star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 so far. In Josh Hazlewood’s absence at the start, Bhuvneshwar led the team’s pace attack and has displayed brilliant form. In nine games, he has clinched 17 wickets, including a fabulous five-wicket haul in one encounter.

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