IPL 2023: Rabada’s new record in IPL.. Bravo, surpassing Malinga to the top spot.. | IPL 2023: Kagiso Rabada becomes fastest player to pick 100 wickets in Indian Premier League and breaks Bravo’s record
In the IPL match held on Thursday, Gujarat Titans won against Punjab Kings by 6 wickets. But Kasigo Rabada who played for Punjab in this match created a new history in IPL.
Apr 14, 2023 | 7:00 AM
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets against Punjab Kings in the IPL match held at Mohali on Thursday. But Kasigo Rabada who played for Punjab in this match created a new history in IPL. Also, former Chennai player Dwayne Bravo holds the record.
Yes, Kagiso Rabada took the wicket of Gujarat Titans opener Wriddhiman Saha in this match and achieved 100 wickets in IPL. It is also noteworthy that Rabada achieved this feat faster (in fewer balls) than anyone else who took 100 IPL wickets.
Prior to the GT vs PBKS match on Thursday, the record of 100 wickets in fewer balls was held by former Chennai cricketer Dwayne Bravo. But now Rabada owns that record. While Bravo achieved this feat in 1619 balls, Rabada took 100 wickets in 1438 balls and created a new history.
But now let’s see who are the top 4 bowlers who took 100 wickets in the lowest balls in IPL history..
1. Kagiso Rabada: Bowling for Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in IPL, Kagiso Rabada took 100 wickets in 1438 balls. As a result, Rich became the player to take 100 wickets in the lowest number of balls in the tournament. On the other hand, Rabada achieved this feat in 64 matches.
2. Dwayne Bravo: Dwayne Bravo who played for Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions and Chennai Super Kings took 100 wickets in 1619 balls. He continues to be the second player to take 100 wickets in the lowest balls before Rabada in the IPL tournament.
3. Lasith Malinga: Former Mumbai Indians pacer Lasith Malinga took 100 wickets off 1622 balls in 70 matches. Malinga is the player to take 100 wickets in the fewest balls after Bravo.
4. Harshal Patel: Harshal Patel from India is also at the fourth position of this list. Bowling for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Harshal took 100 wickets in 1647 balls.
