IPL Best Bowling Average: Top 5 Best Bowling Averages in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided many exciting matches over the years, and it’s no surprise that some of the best bowlers in the world have made their mark in the competition. This article will outline the top 5 best bowling averages in IPL history, with a focus on who has been able to perform consistently over time.

 Lungi Ngidi holds the record for the best bowling average in IPL history, with an impressive 17.92. In just 14 IPL matches, he has taken 25 wickets while conceding only 448 runs.

Doug Bollinger holds the second position in the list of best bowling averages in IPL history with an incredible 18.73. In just 27 matches, he has taken 37 wickets while conceding only 693 runs.

Best Bowling Averages in IPL History

Top 5 Best Bowling Averages in IPL History

1. Lungi Ngidi – 17.92

Lungi Ngidi is widely regarded as the IPL’s best bowler of this generation. He is known for his incredible bowling spells, which have helped his team win many matches. Ngidi also holds the record for the highest bowling average in IPL history, with 17.92.

In his 14 IPL matches, Ngidi has taken 25 wickets while conceding only 448 runs.

Best bowling figures in IPL history

2. Doug Bollinger – 18.73

Doug Bollinger is ranked second on the list of best bowling averages in IPL history with an impressive 18.73. In 27 matches, he has bowled 96 overs and taken 37 wickets while conceding 693 runs.

3. Dimitri Mascarenhas: Third-Best Bowling Average in IPL History (18.74)

Dimitri Mascarenhas has bowled 51 overs in 13 IPL matches, claiming 19 wickets with a run haul of 356. His personal best in the IPL is five wickets for 25 runs. His bowling average of 18.74 is the third-best in IPL history.

4. Mitchell Marsh – 19.22

The fourth-best bowling average in IPL history belongs to Mitchell Marsh, who has played in a total of 38 IPL matches. It must be noted that during his 20 matches, he has bowled a total of 84 overs, taking 36 wickets and conceding a total of 692 runs. 

In the 38 matches he played, his bowling statistics sum to an average of 19.22 and that places him somewhere in the top five of bowlers.

5. Adam Zampa – 19.24

The greatest spinner of Delhi Capital is undoubtedly Adam Zampa, who has undoubtedly paved his way to the top. In the Indian Premier League as well as international matches, he has numerous records that are written in his name.

IPL history records the highest number of wickets taken by a Australian pacer in its history. In total, Zampa has appeared in 20 matches of the IPL and has bowled, in total, 70 overs of the game. 

With these earnings, he has also taken a total of 29 wickets conceding 558 runs which, as a result, gives him an average of 19.24.

List of players with best bowling average in IPL:

#PlayerTeamWicketsAvgMatOversMaidenRunsBest4wEco
1Lungi NgidiDC2517.92145424484/1018.30
2Doug BollingerCSK3718.73279636934/1317.22
3Dimitri MascarenhasPBKS1918.74135113565/2506.94
4Mitchell MarshDC3619.22388416924/2528.11
5Adam ZampaRR2919.24207005586/1907.99
6MF MaharoofDC2319.78176004553/3407.58
7Lasith MalingaMI17019.80122471833665/1367.14
8Matheesha PathiranaCSK2120.14145204233/1507.96
9Mitchell StarcRCB3420.38279616934/1517.17
10Kagiso RabadaPBKS10620.7469260221984/2168.42

In conclusion, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some of the greatest bowlers in IPL history. The top 5 best bowling averages in IPL history demonstrate the skill and talent of these cricketers.

These bowlers have consistently performed well over a number of years and are at the top of their game. With such an impressive record, they are sure to be remembered as some of the greatest bowlers to ever grace the field for many years to come.

Rivcky John

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