Kuldeep Yadav becomes one of the fastest spinners to reach 100 IPL wickets, breaking Harbhajan Singh’s long-standing record. Here’s a look at the top 5 spinners who achieved the milestone in record time.
Spin Kings Racing to the Century
With every delivery being the mother of runs in the IPL which is half fierce as summer, spin bowlers have sought their niche by spinning deliveries with craft and regularity. Currently, Kuldeep Yadav has written his full name in BIG LETTERS by crossing the milestone of 100 wickets in just 97 matches — a record that’s even made social media go berserk and cricket stats crazy!
Kuldeep’s Moment of Glory
That landmark came in the high voltage match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. MI’s opener Ryan Rickelton (25) scalp Kuldeep is n spectacular yorker and has been the 100th wicket for the most accurate bowling in IPL 2 Bowling With Precision. The nexus moment that not just gave DC a much needed break through but also chiselled down Harbhajan in this illustrious list of spin legends.
Amit Mishra, Rashid, and Varun Lead the Pack
Did you know, three spinners have the honour of claiming the best 100 wickets in a single IPL season? Amit Mishra, Rashid and Varun Chakravarthy in their humble stumpline of just 83 matches reached the milestone. This is an achievement that Mishra, a seasoned league face has done early in his career. Rashid — the master spin of Gujarat Titans and Varun who KKR mystery spinner have matched the same with very craft and tactical sharpness
Chahal Keeps It Tight
Enter hot on their heels Yuzvendra Chahal 100 wickets in 84 matches Kaneria known for his aggressive leg-spin and cool headedness, Chahal has been IPL 2021 consistent match winner as Punjab Kings doing the spinning.
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Narine’s Caribbean Magic and Harbhajan’s Slip
Sunil Narine (West Indies) — This is the man who represented KKR for years in his century all the way until he reached that milestone during 86 matches. His mis-hits variations secured him this spot in the pantheon of gurus. Harbhajan Singh : The fastest Indian spinner to 100 wickets in IPL dropped down a peg after this, managed to reach it in exactly 100 matches with number five.
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Final Word
The IPL is so malleable and flexible; new records continue to tumble. Kuldeep Yadav getting into the 100-wicket club, so quickly and in a comprehensive way, not only speaks of his promise but also writes a new chapter for the India spin story in the new-age. The battle of spinners has hardly ended — just kicking off another chapter.
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