On this day: Yuzvendra Chahal became first bowler to pick up 200 wickets in IPL history in 2024

April 22, 2024 marked a significant day in the history of Indian Premier League, when spinning wizard Yuzvendra Chahal became the first bowler to pick 200 wickets in the league. Chahal achieved the milestone during the Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Mumbai Indians at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chahal entered the game on the back of 99 wickets in the tournament, and he accomplished the feat after picking Mohammad Nabi.

During the first over of the game, the former RR star achieved the feat after deceiving Nabi with his trajectory. The batter gave a simple caught and bowled to Chahal, reducing the five-time winners to 52 for 4 in 7.3 overs. Notably, Chahal joined the inaugural season winners in the 2022 edition, and won the Purple Cap after the franchise finished as runners-up after losing to Gujarat Titans in the final.

In that particular edition, Chahal picked up 27 wickets and put on a splendid display of his bowling prowess.

First bowler in the history of IPL to take 200 wickets! 🙌 Congratulations Yuzvendra Chahal 👏👏 Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #RRvMI | @yuzi_chahal pic.twitter.com/zAcG8TR6LN

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal still dominating IPL’s highest wicket takers list

Even after four seasons, Chahal is leading the list of the highest wicket takers in the league with 225 wickets in 180 games and 177 innings. Chahal has maintained the best bowling figures of 5/40 at an average of 23.09 and an economy of 8.01.

Here is the complete list of top wicket takers in the league.