Let us look at bowlers who have taken the most wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
In the high-stakes world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), bowlers often hold the key to a team’s success. For Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), several standout performers have left an indelible mark in IPL history. From devastating pace to cunning spin, these five bowlers have consistently delivered match-winning performances for KKR. Let us dive into the top five bowlers who have left an enduring legacy in Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL journey.
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ |
| SP Narine | 171 | 181 | 5/19 | 24.14 | 6.65 |
| AD Russell | 111 | 97 | 5/15 | 22.95 | 9.10 |
| PP Chawla | 76 | 71 | 4/32 | 28.49 | 8.24 |
| UT Yadav | 68 | 65 | 4/23 | 30.21 | 8.44 |
| CV Varun | 55 | 61 | 5/20 | 25.65 | 7.39 |
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine has taken the most number of wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders. He has picked up 181 scalps in IPL for KKR at an economy of 6.65.
Andre Russell
Greatest all-rounder in IPL, Andre Russell has taken 97 wickets at an average of 22.95 in 111 games. His best spell for KKR was 5/15.
Piyush Chawla
Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has played 76 matches for Kolkata where he has cleared up 71 wickets at an average of 28.49 and an economy of 8.24.
Umesh Yadav
In 68 games, the KKR bowler has claimed 65 wickets at an economy rate of 8.44. Yadav is a dangerous bowler for KKR because of his quickness and ability to swing the ball.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is the fifth highest wicket takers for KKR. He has taken 61 wickets in 55 IPL matches at an aeverage of 25.65.
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