Most of the batting in IPL: Cricket is a game loved and watched by millions of people around the world. This is a sport that has evolved over the years and created many different formats that cater to different audiences. One such format that has gained immense popularity is the Indian Premier League, also known as the IPL.
IPL is the annual Twenty20 professional cricket tournament established in 2008. Since its inception, it has become one of the most successful and popular sporting events not only in India but also in the world. .
There are 10 teams participating in the tournament, featuring top cricketers from around the world. One of the most exciting aspects of IPL is the competition for orange and purple hats.
At the end of each IPL season, the orange hat is given to the Season’s Top Scorer. Similarly, the purple hat is given to the pitcher with the most shots in a season.
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In cricket, every player plays an important role. Every run counts, as does every hit. The wick represents the downfall of the opposing team.
In IPL, the race to win the most points is extremely attractive. The tournament has seen some of the world’s best pitchers showcase their skills and compete for the coveted title and cap.
In this article, we explore the pitchers who have taken the most shots in tournament history. These archers have contributed a lot to their team. So let’s dig in and discover which pitchers have won the most shots in the IPL.
List of top catchers at IPL (2008 – 2023)
Here is the list of 20 pitchers with the most shots in IPL history:
1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 187
Source: Deccan Herald
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians
Match: 145 | Pass: 528
2. Dwayne Bravo | 183
Source: West Indies Cricket
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans
Match: 161 | Pass: 519.5
3. Piyush Chawla | 179
Source: Mykhel
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians
Match: 181| Over: 606
4. Amit Mishra | 173
Source: Hindus
Teams: Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match: 161 | Over: 559
5. Ravichandran Ashwin | 171
Source: Times Of India
Teams: Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals
Match: 197 | Too: 699
6. Lasith Malinga | 170
Source: GAMES
Team: Mumbai Indians
Match: 122 | Overtaking: 471.1
7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 170
Source: Cricketaddictor
Team: Pune Warriors India, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match: 160 | Pass: 594
8. Sunil Narine | 163
Source: 100MB
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Match: 162 | Pass: 624
9. Ravindra Jadeja | 151
Source: Republic World
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Lions
Match: 225 | Pass: 587
10. Harbhajan Singh | 150
Source: Circle Of Cricket
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians
Match: 163 | Overtaking: 569.2
11. Jasprit Bumrah | 145
Source: Rediffmail
Team: Mumbai Indians
Match: 120 | Too: 457
12. Rashid Khan | 139
Source: The Indian Express
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans
Match: 108 | Pass: 429
13. Umesh Yadav | 136
Source: Umesh Yadav
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals
Match: 141 | Pass: 487
14. Mohammad Shami | 127
Source: Gulf News
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans
Match: 109 | Over: 401.2
15. Sandeep Sharma | 114
Source: Mykhel
Team: Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match: 104 | Overtaking: 386.2
16. Mohit Sharma | 116
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kings XI Punjab
Match: 99 | Pass: 333.3
17. Axar Patel | 112
Source: The Indian Express
Team: Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals
Match: 136 | Overtaking: 472.3
18. Harsh Patel | 111
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals
Match: 92 | Pass: 311.1
19. Kagiso Rabada | 106
Source: IPL T20
Team: Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals
Match: 69 | Pass: 261
20. Ashish Nehra | 106
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match: 88 | Pass: 318
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Top 20 catchers in IPL
The competition in the IPL is always fierce, with some of the best pitchers in the world competing fiercely for the most shots. Here is a list of the top 20 catchers in the IPL:
Places | Player | lengthen | Session | wick |
first | Yuzvendra Chahal (MI/RCB/RR) | 2013-2023 | 144 | 187 |
2 | Dwyane Bravo (CSK/GL/MI) | 2008-2022 | 158 | 183 |
3 | Piyush Chawla (CSK/KKR/KXIP/MI) | 2008-2023 | 180 | 179 |
4 | Amit Mishra (DC/LSG/SRH) | 2008-2023 | 161 | 173 |
5 | Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK/DC/KXIP/RPS/RR) | 2009-2023 | 194 | 171 |
6 | Lasith Malinga (Michigan) | 2009-2019 | 122 | 170 |
7 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PWI/SRH) | 2011-2023 | 160 | 170 |
8 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | 2012-2023 | 161 | 163 |
9 | Ravindra Jadeja (CSK/GL/Kochi/RR) | 2008-2023 | 196 | 151 |
ten | Harbhajan Singh (CSK/KKR/MI) | 2008-2021 | 160 | 150 |
11 | Jasprit Bumrah (Michigan) | 2013-2022 | 120 | 145 |
twelfth | Rashid Khan (GT/SRH) | 2017-2023 | 108 | 139 |
13 | Umesh Yadav (DC/KKR/RCB) | 2010-2023 | 140 | 136 |
14 | Mohammed Shami (DC/GT/KKR/KXIP/PBKS) | 2013-2023 | 109 | 127 |
15 | Sandeep Sharma (KXIP/PBKS/RR/SRH) | 2013-2023 | 116 | 124 |
16 | Mohit Sharma (CSK/DC/GT/KXIP) | 2013-2023 | 99 | 116 |
17 | Axar Patel (DC/KXIP) | 2014-2023 | 134 | 112 |
18 | Harshal Patel (DC/RCB) | 2012-2023 | 89 | 111 |
19 | Kagiso Rabada (DC/PBKS) | 2017-2023 | 69 | 106 |
20 | One Nehra (CSK/DC/MI/PWI/SRH) | 2008-2017 | 88 | 106 |
The Indian Premier League has provided a platform for these pitchers to showcase their skills and has provided cricket fans with unforgettable moments over the years. The 20 pitchers above have proven themselves to be the best at the game and their achievements will be celebrated for years to come.
The 16th edition of the tournament, IPL 2023 is now underway and excitement is at an all-time high. We can only imagine the excitement and anticipation that the competition for the cap and the coveted championship trophy will bring. You can keep track of this season’s best teams using our IPL 2023 Scoreboard. It is sure to be an exciting ride for cricket fans around the world as they witness the battle of the best cricketers in the world.
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