Most Wickets in IPL: Ravi Ashwin IPL 2022 overtakes Harbhajan Singh to complete 152 IPL Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL: Despite flat pitches being used in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) season, there have been a number of standout bowling performances so far. Both the Indian and overseas bowlers have come up with the best of their individual efforts to trap one of the best batsmen so far in this edition of the T20 tournament. From Umesh Yadav’s remarkable bowling spells at the start of the season, the fans have witnessed a stunning hattrick from Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as well.

Most Wickets in IPL: Ravi Ashwin IPL 2022 overtakes Harbhajan Singh to complete 152 IPL Wickets

While playing for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) this year, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has completed a total of 152 IPL wickets. Ashwin went past former legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh’s tally of 150 wickets to become the fifth highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League. He reached the landmark when he dismissed Suyash Prabhudessai in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Dwayne Bravo is still the leading wicket-taker in the IPL history with an outstanding total of 181 wickets from 159 matches. Ashwin’s Rajasthan Royals teammate Yuzvendra Chahal also has an impressive tally of 157 scalp in just 122 games.

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Most Wickets in IPL

Player	Wickets	IPL Matches
Dwayne Bravo	181	159
Lasith Malinga	170	122
Amit Mishra	166	154
Piyush Chawla	157	165
Yuzvendra Chahal	157	122
Ravi Ashwin	152	175
Harbhajan Singh	150	163

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Most Wickets in IPL by a Spinner

Player	Wickets	Matches
Amit Mishra	166	154
Piyush Chawla	157	165
Yuzvendra Chahal	157	122
Ravichandran Ashwin	152	175
Harbhajan Singh	150	163

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RCB vs RR Live Score

The Rajasthan Royals ended up posting a fighting total of 144 for 8 in their quota of 20 overs courtesy a superb unbeaten innings of 56 runs off just 31 balls from Riyan Parag. RR skipper Sanju Samson also scored 27 runs off 21 balls. For the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga picked up three wickets each.

However, in the run-chase, the Royal Challengers Bangalore once again suffered a horrendous batting collapse. After the end of 17 overs, RCB are struggling at 103 for 8.

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