IPL: Top 5 Bowlers With Best Bowling Average In The Tournament

Updated - 27 Nov 2023, 04:01 PM

Lungi Ngidi
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IPL 2022 will soon entertain fans with thrilling matches. The tournament commences on March 26 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the opening encounter, Chennai Super Kings will collide with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Indian Premier League has witnessed 14 seasons so far. Over the years, there are many bowlers who have shown splendid performances in the tournament. There are a few bowlers who have bowled at an impressive average. In this listicle, we take a glance at 5 bowlers with the best bowling average in IPL.

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IPL: Top 5 Bowlers With Best Bowling Average In The Tournament

5. Lasith Malinga- 19.80

Lasith Malinga
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Lasith Malinga is the 5th player on this list. The right-arm pacer played 122 matches in IPL and picked 170 wickets at an average of 19.80. He also bowled at an economy of 7.14. Malinga was part of Mumbai Indians. He has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.

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4. Farveez Maharoof- 19.25

Farveez Maharoof
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Farveez Maharoof, who used to play for Delhi Capitals, takes the 4th spot on this list. Maharoof owns a bowling average of 19.25. He played just 20 matches in the tournament and scalped 27 wickets. He owned an economy of just 7.42.

3. Dimitri Mascarenhas- 18.73

Dimitri Mascarenhas
Dimitri Mascarenhas (Image Credit: Twitter)

Dimitri Mascarenhas grabs the 3rd spot on this list. The former English cricketer has an average of 18.73 in IPL. He used to represent Punjab Kings. He played only 13 games in the tournament and accounts for 19 wickets. He held an economy of just 6.93.

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2. Doug Bollinger- 18.72

Doug Bollinger, IPL
Doug Bollinger (Image Credit: Twitter)

Doug Bollinger bags the 2nd spot on this list. The former Australian pacer has a bowling average of 18.72 in IPL. Bollinger played a few seasons for Chennai Super Kings. During his career, he scalped 37 wickets in 27 games and held an economy of 7.21.

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1. Lungi Ngidi- 17.92

Lungi Ngidi, IPL
Lungi Ngidi (Image Credit: Twitter)

Lungi Ngidi steals the top spot on this list. The South African pacer has an average of 17.92 in IPL. The right-arm pacer has played 14 matches in the tournament so far and accounts for 25 wickets. He has bowled at an economy of 8.29. Ngidi is part of the Delhi Capitals in the 2022 season.

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