IPL: Most wickets at a single venue for a bowler

Lasith Malinga

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given a massive platform for players not just from India but around the world to display their talent and garner massive name for themselves. Speaking about the bowlers, there have been a handful of them who have outrightly dominated at a particular venue, collecting a good number of wickets. On that note, we take a look at the top three most wickets taken at a particular venue in the IPL-

3. Amit Mishra | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 58 wickets

The veteran leggie has represented teams such as Deccan Chargers (now defunct), Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals), and Sunrisers Hyderabad. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in particular, the 40-year-old has the most number of wickets as he has collected 58 scalps in 45 matches with his best spell being 5/17 at an economy of 7.21.

2. Sunil Narine | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 59 wickets

The KKR mystery spinner, Sunil Narine has accumulated a massive number of wickets at the franchise’s home ground, the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Narine has collected a record 59 wickets at the venue in 50 games, the most number of wickets at the Eden Gardens by an individual. The Caribbean spinner also has a stunning average economy with 6.32 and a personal best of 5/19 at the venue.

1. Lasith Malinga | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 68 wickets

Lasith Malinga’s toe-crushing yorkers were something most Mumbai fans relished watching. During his stint in the league, the MI legend dominated rival teams at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With a record 68 wickets at an economy of 7, Malinga sits atop this elite list, e. Malinga recorded it in just 43 matches with his best spell of 4/16.