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. Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 21 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 finished as the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 21 wickets in 14 games at an economy of 10.52. He has captured three-wicket hauls thrice.

4. Rashid Khan- 21 wickets

Rashid Khan led GT’s spin attack in IPL 2026. He was the most successful spinner of this season and played a vital role behind GT’s bowling strength. The right-arm spinner hunted 21 scalps in 17 games at an economy of 9.07.

3. Jofra Archer (RR)- 25 wickets

Jofra Archer has been a key bowler behind the Rajasthan Royals‘ success in IPL 2026. The right-arm pacer has dominated opposition teams with his pace and bouncers. In 16 games, Archer clinched 25 wickets at an average of 22.36 and an economy of 9.31.

2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)- 28 wickets

RCB‘s star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026. In Josh Hazlewood’s absence at the start, Bhuvneshwar led the team’s pace attack and has displayed brilliant form. In 16 games, he clinched 28 wickets, including a fabulous four-wicket haul in one encounter.

1. Kagiso Rabada (GT)- 29 wickets

Although the Gujarat Titans (GT) could not win the final, Kagiso Rabada was a stand-out performer for the side. He won the Purple Cap in IPL 2026, clinching 29 scalps in 17 games at an economy of 9.68.

With his excellence in pace and bounce, the Proteas pacer has dismantled opposition batsmen in many games and provided early breakthroughs to his team.

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