As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 wraps up yet another thrilling season, bowlers once again proved they are not just support acts but match-winners in their own right. With pitches offering variable bounce and batters constantly on the attack, it was the bowlers’ skill, temperament, and innovation that stole the spotlight. Whether it was through lethal yorkers at the death, deceptive spin in the middle overs, or crucial breakthroughs in the powerplay, these bowlers consistently delivered under pressure. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 wicket-takers of IPL 2025 and their standout performances that defined the season.
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Team | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | 24 | CSK | 14 |
| 2 | Prasidh Krishna | 23 | GT | 14 |
| 3 | Josh Hazlewood | 21 | RCB | 11 |
| 4 | Trent Boult | 19 | MI | 14 |
| 5 | Arshdeep Singh | 18 | PBKS | 15 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | 17 | MI | 10 |
| 7 | Varun Chakaravarthy | 17 | KKR | 13 |
| 8 | Sai Kishore | 17 | GT | 14 |
| 9 | Vaibhav Arora | 17 | KKR | 12 |
| 10 | Pat Cummins | 16 | SRH | 14 |
Noor Ahmad, the young Afghan spin sensation, was a game-changer for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His variations, accuracy, and fearlessness in the middle overs helped CSK control run rates and strike regularly.
Returning from injury, Prasidh Krishna impressed for Gujarat Titans (GT) with his pace and bounce. He consistently provided early breakthroughs and handled death-over pressure well.
The Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood brought discipline and consistency to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)‘s bowling attack. Despite playing fewer matches, his impact was undeniable.
Now playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), Trent Boult continued to be a lethal powerplay bowler. He troubled top-order batsmen with early swing and picked up key wickets regularly.
Arshdeep Singh remained the spearhead of Punjab Kings (PBKS)’ bowling unit. His left-arm angle and yorkers proved particularly effective at the death.
Jasprit Bumrah, one of the world’s top bowlers, showed his class for MI again. Though he missed some games, his strike rate and economy were top-tier.
The mystery spinner for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Varun Chakaravarthy, caused plenty of problems for batters this season. His ability to bowl at different stages gave KKR flexibility.
Sai Kishore proved to be a vital asset in GT’s spin department, especially in spin-friendly venues. His control and calmness under pressure were major plus points.
The young pacer Vaibhav Arora had a breakout year for KKR. With pace and aggression, he provided early momentum and supported senior bowlers effectively.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins led by example with both bat and ball. His leadership and ability to strike in key moments were pivotal to SRH’s campaign.
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