Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most popular franchises in the IPL. Although the team has failed to win the title yet, it is always in the headlines due to its strong batting and star batsman Virat Kohli. The fan base of Royal Challengers Bangalore is quite different and passionate.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is often in the headlines for the auction process of its players. RCB management had faced criticism in terms of the selection process. It is believed that decisions in the RCB’s selection process often prove wrong. The RCB invests more in its batsmen and does not pay attention to the bowling unit. RCB has not been able to win the IPL title. Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the highest wicket-taking bowlers in the history of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Highest Wicket-Takers for RCB in IPL
Let us know who are the top six (more than 50 wickets) wicket-taking bowlers of Royal Challenge Bangalore.
| Rank | Players | Match | Wickets | Avg | Eco | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 113 | 139 | 22.03 | 7.58 | 4/25 |
| 2 | Harshal Patel | 64 | 85 | 23.28 | 8.37 | 5/27 |
| 3 | Mohammed Siraj | 87 | 83 | 31.44 | 8.45 | 4/21 |
| 4 | Vinay Kumar | 70 | 80 | 24.77 | 8.39 | 4/40 |
| 5 | Anil Kumble | 51 | 53 | 24.58 | 6.57 | 5/5 |
| 6 | Sreenath Aravind | 44 | 51 | 25.25 | 8.29 | 4/14 |
1. Yuzvendra Chahal – Chahal has played 113 IPL matches for RCB. In those matches, he has taken 139 wickets at an average of 22.03. Yuzvendra Chahal has played an important role in RCB’s bowling. Chahal, who performed his best for RCB, is now playing for Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL.
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2. Harshal Patel – Harshal Patel has played 80 IPL matches for RCB and has taken 99 wickets. During this period, his average was 23.17. Harshal Patel has also played with another franchise, but his best performance was with RCB, in 2021. He performed brilliantly and took 32 wickets. Due to his slow bowling and variations, he proves to be a dangerous bowler in the death overs. Harshal Patel bowled the best for RCB. Now he will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025.
3. Mohammed Siraj – Mohammed Siraj has played 87 matches for RCB in the IPL. He took 83 wickets at an average of 31.44. Mohammed Siraj, famous as a fast bowler, played an important role against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020. He took three wickets for RCB for 8 runs. Mohammed Siraj is capable of swinging and delivering pace with the new ball. Now he will be representing Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
4. Vinay Kumar – Vinay Kumar has played 70 matches for RCB. Vinay Kumar was the key bowler of RCB in the IPL. He has taken 80 wickets for RCB at an average of 24.77. Vinay Kumar is a medium-pace bowler. He bowls well in powerplay and death overs. His best performance came in the 2013 IPL where he took 23 wickets. In the 2013 season, he achieved the feat of being the highest wicket-taker.
5. Anil Kumble—The legendary spinner Anil Kumble played 51 matches for RCB. During this time, he took 53 wickets at an average of 24.58. He bowled brilliantly in the IPL 2009 season, claiming 21 wickets for RCB. Due to his excellent bowling, RCB reached the finals, and that year, he became the second-highest wicket-taker.
6. Sreenath Arvind – Sreenath Arvind took 51 wickets in 44 IPL matches for RCB at an average of 25.25. In IPL 2011, he performed brilliantly for RCB and took 21 wickets.
