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
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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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.
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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