LSG vs RCB: Amit Mishra Surpasses Lasith Malinga To Become The Third Highest Wicket-Taker In IPL

Published - 01 May 2023, 11:22 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

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Amit Mishra [PC: AP]

Veteran Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Amit Mishra has achieved a massive feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He surpassed former Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the league.

Amit Mishra achieved the feat in the ongoing IPL 2023 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. He removed Suyash Prabhudessai to complete 171 wickets in the league, going past Malinga’s tally of 170 wickets.

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Amit Mishra removed Prabhudessai for 6 runs and now only Yuzvendra Chahal and Lasith Malinga are ahead of him on the list of the leading wicket-takers in the league. With the way he’s going, he can script history and go to the top.

Mishra notably has been sensational with the ball this season as he has taken 5 wickets at an economy of just 7.30. He has provided his team with crucial breakthroughs in the middle.

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LSG vs RCB: Leading wicket-takers in the IPL

Dwayne Bravo is currently the leading wicket-taker in the IPL with 183 wickets to his name. He is followed by two leg spinners in Yuzvendra Chahal and Amit Mishra. Lasith Malinga and Piyush Chawla are also on the list.

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Here are the leading wicket-takers in the league:

S.No Player Matches Wickets Economy
1. Dwayne Bravo 161 183 8.38
2. Yuzvendra Chahal 140 178 7.66
3. Amit Mishra 160* 171* 7.34
4. Lasith Malinga 122 170 7.14
5. Piyush Chawla 173 170 7.85

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