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10. Matheesha Pathirana

The young Sri Lankan pacer is called 'Baby Malinga'. His bowling action and accurate yorker have made him one of the most feared bowlers in the IPL. He has taken 47 wickets in 32 matches between 2022 and 2025. His strike rate is 14.93, which proves that he is capable of taking a wicket every 15 balls.

Mathisha Pathirana is a well-known name in the IPL for his unique bowling action and wicket-taking skills. The Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler is often called 'Baby Malinga' due to his bowling style. He started his IPL journey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2022. He made his debut in world cricket by dismissing Shubman Gill on the first ball of his debut.

His IPL career has been quite impressive so far, especially in the 2023 title win for CSK, where he took 19 wickets in 12 matches. Pathirana is primarily a 'death over specialist', with his accurate yorkers and variety of pace making it extremely difficult for batters.

He has taken 47 wickets in 32 IPL matches so far. His strike rate is 14.94 , which proves that he is capable of taking a wicket in every 15 balls he bowls. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have shown their confidence in his ability by picking him up for Rs 18 crore in the 2026 auction. All in all, Pathirana is one of the best attacking bowlers in the IPL right now.

9. Anshul Kamboj

This emerging bowler has surprised everyone in the 2025-26 season. He has shown his mettle by taking 13 wickets in 11 matches. He is at number nine on the list with a strike rate of just 14.84. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs has made him unique.

Anshuman Kamboj has been a hot topic in the cricketing world for his versatility and wicket-taking ability in the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons. He was signed by Mumbai Indians after his stellar performances for Haryana in domestic cricket. Primarily a right-arm medium fast bowler, he is adept at taking wickets in the powerplay and middle overs.

He has further enhanced his bowling skills in the IPL 2025-26 season. He has taken a total of 13 wickets in 11 matches. His specialty is his extraordinary strike rate, which is currently 14.84 . This means that he is taking a wicket before every 15 balls he bowls, which is very effective for bowlers in T20 cricket.

His career best bowling figures are 3/13. Kamboj is mainly known for his accurate line and length, which prevents batters from playing big shots. The way the young pacer is proving himself under pressure, he has a strong chance of becoming one of the best bowlers in the IPL in the coming days.

8. Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh's 'cutter master' has had a great rebirth for CSK in 2024. He showed why he is called a T20 specialist with 14 wickets in 9 matches. His strike rate of 14.71 and slower cutters have been a puzzle for the batters.

Mustafizur Rahman or 'Fizz' is one of the most successful and influential left-arm pacers in IPL history. He started his IPL career in 2016 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he played a key role in the team's title win with 17 wickets and became the only foreign cricketer to be named 'Emerging Player of the Tournament'. His poisonous cutter and slower delivery have always been a puzzle for the batsmen of the world.

Fiz has played for several notable franchises in his career, including Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. Statistically, his performance for Chennai Super Kings in 2024 was remarkable; he took 14 wickets in just 9 matches.

He has taken a total of 65 wickets in 60 IPL matches so far. His career average strike rate is 20.98 , which proves that he is capable of taking a wicket every 21 balls. Especially in the 2024 season, his strike rate was even more devastating ( 14.71 ). Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) trusted his experience by taking him in the 2026 auction for Rs 9.20 crore. All in all, Mustafizur Rahman is still one of the most reliable death over specialists in the IPL.

7. Justin Kemp

The South African all-rounder played only 5 matches in 2010. Although he did not get much opportunity to bowl, he took 3 wickets at a strike rate of just 14.66.

Justin Kemp was known as a devastating all-rounder from South Africa who played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2010 IPL. Although his career in the IPL was very short, he made an impression with his effectiveness. He only got a chance to participate in 5 matches that season.

Kemp's bowling statistics are quite impressive. He took 3 wickets in 5 matches, bowling just 7.2 overs. His best bowling figures were 3/12. In this short span of time, his strike rate was 14.66 , which makes him one of the bowlers with the best strike rates in the IPL. That is, he took a wicket before every 15 balls he bowled.

He also contributed with the bat, where he scored 25 runs. Although he could not last long in the IPL, he was a part of the squad in CSK's title-winning campaign in 2010. His ability as a medium-pace bowler and finisher established him as an important backup player at that time. Overall, Justin Kemp's presence in the IPL was short but statistically quite effective.

6. Dwayne Smith

Dwayne Smith is primarily known as a devastating batsman, but he also showed some magic with the ball. He took 5 wickets in 32 matches in 2014-15 at a strike rate of 14.40. His medium pace was quite effective as a part-time bowler.

Dwayne Smith is one of the most influential all-rounders in IPL history, known primarily for his devastating batting but also for his ability with the ball. He has played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions and Deccan Chargers in the IPL. Although he played as an opening batsman for most of his career, he was a clever medium pacer with the ball.

Smith played a total of 91 matches in his IPL career. Although he was primarily seen as a batsman, he could provide a great breakthrough with the ball when the team needed it. His bowling figures were particularly impressive when he played for Chennai Super Kings in the 2014-15 season. During that time, he took 5 wickets in 32 matches, where his strike rate was just 14.40 . That is, he took a wicket before every 15 balls he bowled.

He took a total of 25 wickets in his entire IPL career. His bowling versatility and ability to take wickets at the right time established him as a complete T20 package. His all-round prowess in the IPL is still indelible in the minds of the fans.

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5. I'm Ready

The South African fast bowler has always been known as a wicket-taker in the IPL. He took 25 wickets in 14 matches between 2018 and 2021. His strike rate of 12.96 has established him as one of the best regular bowlers on this list.

Lungi Ngidi is a highly effective South African fast bowler who is known for his wicket-taking skills in the IPL. He started his IPL journey with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2018. In his debut season, he played a key role in CSK's title win by taking 11 wickets in 7 matches. That year, he came to the fore with a 4-for-10 against Punjab Kings.

Ngidi's biggest strength in his IPL career has been his wicket-taking ability. He has taken a total of 25 wickets in 14 matches between 2018 and 2021. During this time, his strike rate was just 12.96 , making him one of the bowlers with the best strike rates in IPL history. This means that he has taken a wicket on average for every 13 balls he bowled.

Although he has not been able to play regularly due to injuries and squad combinations, he has proven his worth whenever he has stepped onto the field. His tall stature and ability to bounce have always been a source of fear for batsmen. Overall, Ngidi has established himself as one of the most fearsome and effective wicket-takers in the IPL.

4. KM Asif

The Kerala pacer can bowl at an express pace. He took 4 wickets in just 3 matches between 2018 and 2021, but his strike rate was an impressive 12.25. However, he could not play many matches due to injuries.

KM Asif is a talented pacer from Kerala, India, who is known for his pace in the IPL. His IPL journey began in 2018 when he was picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He then got a chance to play for Rajasthan Royals. Despite not getting a chance to play many matches due to injuries and team combinations, he has proven his wicket-taking skills whenever he has taken the ball in his hands.

According to statistics, Asif got a chance to bowl in only 3 matches between 2018 and 2021. In this short time, he took 4 wickets. One of the most surprising aspects of his IPL career was his strike rate, which was just 12.25 . That is, he managed to take a wicket before every 13 balls he bowled.

His best bowling figures are 2/43. Asif can bowl at speeds in excess of 140 km/h, which is quite challenging for batsmen. Although his economy rate is a bit high (11.38), his phenomenal strike rate in terms of wickets has put him in the shortlist of bowlers with the best strike rates in the IPL. He is always in the eye of franchises as an effective pacer of the future.

3. S Vidyut

The Tamil Nadu cricketer took 1 wicket in 9 matches in the 2008 IPL. Unbelievable as it may sound, his strike rate was 12.00, taking one wicket in just 12 balls.

S. Vidyut (Sivaramakrishnan Vidyut) was a key member of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the first season of IPL history, i.e. in 2008. Primarily known as an all-rounder, Vidyut contributed in both the batting and bowling departments during that season. His devastating batting, especially as a left-handed opener, helped CSK get off to a good start.

His bowling career in the IPL is quite amazing. In the 2008 season, he played 9 matches, in which he got to bowl only 2 overs. Incredibly, he was able to take a valuable wicket in just 12 balls. As a result, his IPL strike rate stood at 12.00 , which placed him in the list of bowlers with the best strike rate. This means that according to statistics, he took one wicket for every 12 balls he bowled.

Batting, he scored 145 runs in that tournament, including one fifty. His innings of 54 runs off 45 balls against Delhi was memorable. Although he was not seen in the IPL after 2008, his wicket-taking figures in such a short period and his effective all-round skills still remain a record in the history of IPL. All in all, he was a talented and mysterious bowler in the early days of the IPL.

2. RS Hangargekar

India's Under-19 World Cup winner took 3 wickets in just 2 matches in 2023. His strike rate of 12.00 and hunger for wickets point to him as a future star.

Rajvardhan Hangargekar is an emerging pace bowling all-rounder from India, who first came to the fore with his pace in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. He made his IPL debut in 2023 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He proved his mettle by taking 3 wickets in his debut match against Gujarat Titans.

Although his IPL career has been very short so far, his statistics are quite impressive. He has only had the opportunity to bowl in 2 matches and has taken 3 wickets in 6 overs. His best bowling figures are 3/36. In these few opportunities, his strike rate stands at 12.00 , which puts him at the top of the list of bowlers with the best strike rates in the IPL. That is, he has taken one wicket for every 12 balls he has bowled on average.

Apart from bowling at a speed of over 145 km/h, Hungarekar is also capable of batting downwards. Although he did not get a regular opportunity in CSK, he was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2025 auction. This remarkable ability to take wickets under pressure is making him a big star of the future. All in all, Hungarekar is one of the most effective young wicket-takers in the IPL.

1. DJ Hussey

At the top of the list is former Australian all-rounder David Hussey. Although he is primarily a batter, he bowled sparingly in just 5 matches in 2014 and took 2 wickets. His strike rate of 8.50, which is the best on this list, is 2 wickets in just 17 balls.

David Hussey is considered one of the most experienced and reliable Australian all-rounders in IPL history. He has been a force to be reckoned with for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, mainly due to his devastating batting and effective off-spin bowling. He has played a total of 64 matches in the IPL, scoring 1322 runs and taking 8 wickets.

His IPL statistics as a bowler are quite interesting. He set an amazing record with the ball, especially while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2014. He got a chance to bowl sparingly in just 5 matches that season and took 2 wickets in just 17 balls. As a result, his strike rate during that time stood at 8.50 , which put him at the top of the list of bowlers with the best strike rate in the IPL. That is, statistically, he got a wicket before every 9 balls he bowled.

Although David Hussey was primarily a middle-order batsman, his incredible bowling strike rate has immortalised him in the IPL records to this day. His ability to produce crucial break-throughs under pressure has established him as an effective player in the T20 format. All in all, Hussey was one of the smartest and most tactical cricketers in the IPL.

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