Best Economy In IPL

Anil Kumble's outstanding performance as a bowler in the Indian Premier League is evidenced by his impressive economy rate. Over the course of his 42 matches, he has taken 45 wickets, while maintaining an enviable economy rate of just 6.58. It's safe to say that Anil Kumble is one of the most skilled bowlers in the league. Muttiah Muralitharan has secured a noteworthy position at number 2 on the list, reflecting his outstanding performance in the IPL. Across 66 matches, the renowned cricketer has taken an impressive 63 wickets while maintaining a remarkable economy rate of 6.68.

Key Insights

  • Best Economy: Anil Kumble has the best economy rate in IPL (6.58).
  • Second Place: Muttiah Muralitharan follows with an economy of 6.68.
  • Gap Analysis: Difference of 0.1 in economy rate.
  • Bowling Control: Lower economy rates indicate better control and accuracy.
  • Match Impact: Economical bowling restricts scoring in IPL matches.

Best Bowling Economy in IPL History

Here is the list of all Best Bowling Economy in IPL history:

# Player Wickets Eco Mat Overs Maiden Runs
1
Anil Kumble RCB
45 6.58 42 160 1 1058
2
Muttiah Muralitharan RCB
63 6.68 66 254 1 1696
3
Roelof van der Merwe DC
21 6.74 21 73 1 498
4 205 6.79 200 767 3 5210
5 8 6.85 20 65 0 445
6 97 6.92 95 362 7 2508
7 150 7.08 163 569 6 4030
8 170 7.14 122 471 8 3366
9 187 7.20 221 784 4 5653
10 174 7.21 149 575 3 4165
11
Doug Bollinger CSK
37 7.22 27 96 3 693
12
Pragyan Ojha MI
85 7.22 80 270 0 1952
13
Moeen Ali KKR
41 7.23 73 141 1 1029
14 186 7.34 157 598 8 4414
15
Amit Mishra LSG
174 7.38 162 561 6 4149
16 25 7.39 205 151 0 1118
17 138 7.40 175 590 2 4368
18 42 7.40 174 191 1 1415
19 63 7.44 71 247 1 1839
20 36 7.44 132 144 0 1077
21 15 7.44 24 69 0 517
22
Brett Lee KKR
25 7.51 38 145 3 1095
23 30 7.51 35 114 0 860
24
Munaf Patel GL
74 7.52 63 225 5 1698
25 48 7.56 72 235 2 1784
26
Zaheer Khan DC
102 7.59 100 366 5 2782
27 103 7.60 155 440 1 3347
28 22 7.66 95 99 0 758
29 178 7.68 265 699 2 5392
30 222 7.69 203 753 14 5805
31 48 7.70 39 142 1 1100
32
Varun Chakaravarthy KKR
110 7.71 93 347 1 2682
33 40 7.73 79 192 1 1497
34 28 7.75 33 110 0 853
35 82 7.76 59 219 1 1703
36 75 7.78 80 281 1 2196
37 35 7.78 33 120 1 937
38
Irfan Pathan GL
80 7.78 103 340 10 2649
39 34 7.87 50 119 0 939
40 18 7.90 142 92 0 729
41 32 7.91 120 140 0 1111
42 92 7.93 145 338 3 2682
43 192 7.96 192 640 2 5108
44 37 8.00 51 143 1 1145
45 95 8.01 81 286 1 2295
46 35 8.01 44 144 0 1162
47 15 8.02 279 56 0 453
48 231 8.06 187 667 4 5392
49 61 8.08 50 179 0 1454
50 25 8.08 39 110 1 891
51 65 8.13 60 226 2 1849
52 77 8.13 65 250 4 2041
53 42 8.14 62 158 0 1289
54 151 8.16 143 524 8 4294
55 52 8.17 52 165 1 1349
56
Angelo Mathews DC
27 8.18 49 131 0 1079
57
Albie Morkel RPS
85 8.20 91 287 3 2355
58 21 8.24 36 98 1 808
59 36 8.27 38 146 1 1207
60 109 8.27 109 374 1 3103
61 93 8.28 101 336 7 2796
62 41 8.30 141 170 1 1413
63 37 8.30 30 101 5 838
64 86 8.31 92 297 8 2474
65
Mujeeb Ur Rahman MI
20 8.34 20 74 0 620
66 97 8.36 117 403 6 3379
67 83 8.37 86 296 1 2486
68 183 8.38 161 516 3 4359
69 83 8.38 90 262 1 2215
70 31 8.38 22 78 0 652
71 105 8.39 105 353 1 2966
72 46 8.41 37 133 1 1119
73 19 8.45 15 55 0 472
74 144 8.45 148 508 5 4296
75
Lungisani Ngidi DC
39 8.45 27 99 2 842
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