CSK vs KKR: Dwayne Bravo Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker In The History Of IPL
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has equaled the long-standing record of most wickets held by former Mumbai Indians (MI) bowler, Lasith Malinga, in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Bravo took three wickets in CSK’s opening match of the IPL 2022 season against KKR. He now has 170 wickets in 152 matches. Bravo’s best figures are 4/22 and he averages 24. His economy rate of 8.33 is quite impressive for a bowler who generally bowls in the death.
As for Malinga, he took 170 wickets in 122 matches at a stunning average of 19.79. Both the bowlers have been instrumental in their franchise’s success over the years in the IPL.
Following the two pacers in the list are three spinners – Amit Mishra, Piyush Chawla, and Harbhajan Singh. Mishra has taken 166 wickets in 154 matches but went unsold in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Chawla has 157 wickets to his name in 165 matches while Harbhajan took 150 wickets in 163 matches in a career that came to an end last year. He was part of the KKR squad that reached the final in the IPL 2021 season.
Top 5 wicket-taker in IPL history
Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets
Dwayne Bravo – 170 wickets
Amit Mishra – 166 wickets
Piyush Chawla – 157 wickets
Harbhajan Singh – 150 wickets
Meanwhile, KKR defeated CSK by six wickets in the opening game of the season. Despite Bravo’s efforts, KKR easily chased down the 132-run target set by CSK, registering their first points of the season.
Opting to bowl first, Kolkata restricted CSK to 131 despite some late fireworks from MS Dhoni. However, the poor performance of Chennai’s top-order resulted in their downfall in the first match.
