The majority of T20 cricket has benefited batsmen, who have easily scored runs. To stop the run flow, bowlers must alter their bowling strategy tactically. Because they have limited resources at their disposal, hitters strive to score runs as quickly as possible. And for that reason, dot balls are very popular in Twenty20 cricket.
Because bowling a dot ball is like winning half the war, batters may feel pressured to take more chances. Additionally, bowlers benefit from delivering such balls in a game with huge stakes like the IPL. In light of that, we’ll examine the top ten bowlers in IPL history who have the most dot balls.
10. Amit Mishra – 1220 Dot Balls
One of the IPL’s leading wicket-takers has been Amit Mishra. In addition, he is the only bowler in IPL history to record three hat-tricks. With his leg breaks and flighted deliveries, the seasoned leg spinner has outwitted batsmen. Mishra took a ton of wickets during the league’s first few seasons, when he was at his best.
Mishra has taken 174 wickets and delivered 1220 dot balls in 162 games over the years.
9. Yuzvendra Chahal – 1258 Dot Balls
At the top of the wicket tally, Yuzvendra Chahal is the most successful bowler in IPL history. His accomplishment is noteworthy because he bowled the majority of his overs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where runs are simple for hitters to score. Nevertheless, his figures show that the leggie put up a strong run-scoring effort.
In 161 games, the leg spinner has taken 206 wickets for 7.86 runs per over. Furthermore, in the league, Chahal has produced 1258 dot balls.
8. Umesh Yadav – 1260 Dot Balls
Throughout his IPL career, Umesh Yadav has fired down 1260 dot balls. With his rapid pace, the right-arm fast bowler caught everyone’s attention. After that, he demonstrated his skills in the IPL, making his Delhi debut in 2010. Yadav can consistently hit over 135 kmph while moving the ball in and out.
The spinner from Vidarbha has so far played for four different clubs and claimed 144 wickets in 148 games.
7. Ravindra Jadeja – 1277 Dot Balls
With his accurate bowling, Ravindra Jadeja, one of the best all-rounders, has calmed batters. The top left-arm spinner tosses wicket after wicket, leaving little opportunity for hitters to score runs.
As a result, in 214 innings, he has bowled 1277 dot deliveries. Jadeja, who has played for four teams, also has 161 wickets at an economy rate of 7.63.
6. Jasprit Bumrah – 1292 Dot Balls
The ascent of Jasprit Bumrah in the world of cricket is incredible. When the right-arm bowler entered the 2013 IPL, his unconventional slingy motion made everyone take notice. As one of the best fast bowlers in the nation, Bumrah quickly made his way into the Indian squad thanks to his league heroics. The rookie talent was discovered by Mumbai Indians scouts and has since been playing for them.
Bumrah helps limit run scoring by making it difficult for hitters to play him due to his unusual release point. In 133 matches so far, he has taken 165 wickets at an economy rate of 7.30 and blasted down the fifth-most dot balls (1292 dots).
5. Harbhajan Singh – 1312 Dot Balls
During his 163 IPL games, Harbhajan Singh delivered 1312 dot balls. During the ten seasons from 2008 to 2017, the former off-spinner was an integral part of the Mumbai Indians (MI). He was a key contributor to Mumbai’s three league victories, particularly in 2013, when he claimed 24 wickets. After that, Harbhajan joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he played his final match in 2021.
Harbhajan used his off-spin techniques and varied length and velocity to overwhelm batsmen. In 160 outings, he claimed 150 wickets at an economy rate of 7.07.
4. Piyush Chawla – 1358 Dot Balls
Piyush Chawla is a seasoned leg spinner who has demonstrated excellent ball control. He also has some types of leg spin that work fairly well. The leg spinner’s stock deliveries and googlies have caused problems for hitters. Chawla had a terrific time in the IPL, but he was unable to establish a successful career for India.
With 192 wickets at an economy rate of 7.96 and 1358 dots in 191 innings, Chawla has bowled the fourth-most dot balls in IPL history.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin – 1621 Dot Balls
With 1621 deliveries without a run, Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the IPL’s most effective off-spinners, has delivered the third-most dot balls in the competition. After making his league debut for CSK in 2009, the renowned Indian off-spinner gained prominence. Since then, Ashwin has played for five different teams: the Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Rising Pune Supergiant. In the league, he has been excellent with the ball, using a variety of tactics to stop the flow of runs.
At an economy rate of 7.15, Ashwin has taken 183 wickets in 211 innings of play. In the 2025 edition, the offfie will don the yellow jersey once more.
2. Sunil Narine – 1641 Dot Balls
In the history of the IPL, Sunil Narine has bowled the second-most dot balls. 1641 dot balls have been sent down by the Caribbean spinner. Since his debut in 2012, Narine has been an integral member of the KKR team. His mysterious spin is frequently difficult for batters to follow, which leads to more wickets and fewer runs.
Narine has taken 181 wickets at an economy rate of 6.74 in 177 innings thus far.
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1738 Dot Balls
In IPL history, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the player who has delivered the most dot balls. In 177 innings, the Indian seamer has so far delivered 1738 dot balls. In 2011, Bhuvi began his IPL career with the Pune Warriors. In 2014, he transferred to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Since then, he has demonstrated his amazing ball control, frequently interrupting the batting teams’ run flow.
During his career, Bhuvi has taken 182 wickets at an economy rate of 7.55. In the 2025 season, he will now play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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