Best Bowling Strike Rate in IPL From 2008 to Till Now

Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in IPL 2024

While IPL 2024 might be remembered as the most explosive season, a few bowlers took only a few balls to take wickets. Tristan Stubbs ranks first on this list for the best strike rate in IPL 2024 for a bowler. Stubbs picked three wickets in just two overs striking at every fourth ball. Joshua Little picked up four wickets in a single match in his four overs. It was the only match he played. Little is tied with Shivam Dube and Shashank Singh on the list for the best strike rate in IPL 2024 for a bowler.

Dube and Shashank bowled only one over in IPL 2024 picking a wicket each. Andre Russell might be the most successful bowler when it comes to strike rate in IPL 2024. The Jamaican all-rounder picked up 19 wickets at a strike rate of 9.26 only. This meant that Russell took less than two overs to pick a wicket.

List of Best Bowling Strike Rate in IPL History

1. Andre Russell (14.75)

Andre Russell has the best strike rate in IPL history for a bowler with a minimum of 40 wickets. Russell has taken 115 wickets in the league at a strike rate of 14.75. While Russell does not necessarily bowl in every match he is still used by his captains as a strike bowler. Russell is generally used by KKR as a death bowler. In spite of his economy being on the higher end, Russell is still an invaluable asset for the three-time champions. The all-rounder has won the MVP award twice in IPL. While he is more known for his batting exploits in the IPL, Russell has been a great bowler in the league. He has a better strike-rate than many premier bowlers which shows how he has been a wicket-taking option over the years. Interestingly, Russell has the best strike rate in IPL in both batting and bowling departments.

2. Kagiso Rabada (15.53)

South Africa’s fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada ranks second on this list for the best strike rate in IPL history for a bowler. The right-arm pacer has bowled 303 overs in IPL picking up 117 wickets. Rabada has a strike rate of 15.53. He takes almost one more ball than Russell to pick a wicket. Rabada has been a great performer for his teams in IPL. He has been consistent player in the IPL. The South African once went on a wicket-taking streak of 25 innings. In these 25 innings, Rabada picked up at least one wicket. 

3. Harshal Patel (16.00)

Harshal Patel has the best strike rate in IPL for an Indian bowler. The right-arm pacer has picked up 135 wickets in 360.1 overs bowled in 106 matches. He has a strike rate of 16 which means that the Indian pacer picks up a wicket every 16th ball. In the recent years, Patel has redefined himself as a great bowler in the death overs. He was the recent purple cap holder in the IPL 2024 season. Harshal picked up 24 wickets in the season. He also jointly holds the record for picking up the most wickets in an IPL season. In 2021, Harshal picked up 32 wickets in IPL.

4. Imran Tahir (16.04)

Imran Tahir has the best strike rate in IPL for a spinner. The veteran spinner has picked 82 wickets in close to 220 overs. Tahir has a strike rate of 16.04. In spite of being retired Tahir can still climb up some spots on the list. As Russell, Rabada and Harshal are still active cricketers in the IPL, their bowling strike rate can still increase. If their strike rates increase then their position on this table will be lowered. Tahir had his best season in 2019 when the spinner picked up 26 wickets at a strike rate of 14.80. In spite of his great performance, Chennai Super Kings finished second.

5. Andrew Tye (16.28)

Andrew Tye is ranked fifth on the list for the best strike rate in IPL for a bowler. Tye makes it into the list having played the least matches. The Australian pacer has picked up 42 wickets in 114 overs. He has a strike rate of 16.28. Tye has a special feat of picking a hat-trick on his IPL debut. He achieved the feat in  2017 playing for Gujarat Lions. In spite of playing just 30 matches, Tye has taken 42 wickets showcasing his effectiveness in the league.

Which Indian Bowler has the best Bowling Strike rate in IPL?

Harshal Patel has the best strike rate in IPL for an Indian bowler. The pacer has a strike rate of 16. He has been a great death bowler in recent years picking a wicket every few balls. Sreenath Aravind ranks for the best strike rate in IPL for an Indian bowler.  The medium-pacer has picked up 45 wickets in 760 balls at a strike rate of 16.88. Mohit Sharma ranks third on this list.

The Indian pacer has picked up 132 wickets in 375.3 overs at a strike rate of 17.06. Yuzvendra Chahal has the best strike rate in IPL for an Indian spinner. Chahal has picked up the most wickets in IPL. He has 25 dismissals against his name in 586.5 overs.