The top captains with the most wickets in a single IPL season include the record-holder with 19 wickets, followed by players with 17 wickets in two seasons. Other notable captains claimed 15 and 14 wickets, showcasing their impactful leadership and bowling contributions to their teams’ performances.
5. 14- Shane Warne (RR, 2009)
Shane Warne, leading Rajasthan Royals in the 2009 IPL, claimed 14 wickets, securing the fifth spot among captains with the most wickets in a single season. His impactful bowling played a key role in his team’s success throughout the tournament.
4. 15- Ravichandran Ashwin (PBKS, 2019)
Ravichandran Ashwin, captaining Punjab Kings in the 2019 IPL, claimed 15 wickets, securing a spot among the top five captains with the most wickets in a single season. His impactful bowling was crucial in his team’s performance throughout the tournament.
3. 17- Anil Kumble (RCB, 2010)
Anil Kumble, captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2010 IPL, ended his IPL career impressively, claiming 17 wickets in 16 matches. His exceptional bowling, with an economy rate of 6.42, earned him the third spot among captains with the most wickets in a single season.
2. 17- Pat Cummins (SRH, 2024)
Pat Cummins, captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, matched Anil Kumble’s record of 17 wickets in a season. Cummins reached this milestone by dismissing Rajasthan Royals’ Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the Qualifier 2 match, showcasing his key role with the ball in SRH’s campaign.
1. 19- Shane Warne (RR, 2008)
Shane Warne, leading Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural IPL season, holds the record for most wickets as a captain in a season. His remarkable 19 wickets in 2008 remain unmatched, highlighting his legendary spin bowling and crucial contribution to his team’s triumph.