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Most Wickets in IPL for KKR
Most Wickets in IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders Sunil Narine holds the record for the most wickets in IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders, taking 206 wickets across 198 matches. His consistent bowling performances make him one of the most successful bowlers in Kolkata Knight Riders history. Following him, the second-most wickets in IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders are taken by Andre Russell with 121, while Varun Chakravarthy holds the third position with 108 wickets for the franchise. These records highlight the contribution of key bowlers who have played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders's success over multiple seasons. Below, we have provided the complete list of players with the most wickets in IPL history for Kolkata Knight Riders, showcasing the franchise's top bowlers.
Updated 20th May 2026
Most Wickets in IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders History
| PLAYER | WKTS | MAT | INNS | OVERS | RUNS | AVG | ECON | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunil Narine | 206 | 198 | 198 | 759.4 | 5,153 | 25.01 | 6.78 | 22.13 |
Andre Russell | 121 | 126 | 126 | 275 | 2,607 | 21.55 | 9.48 | 13.64 |
Varun Chakravarthy | 108 | 90 | 90 | 340.4 | 2,608 | 24.15 | 7.66 | 18.93 |
Piyush Chawla | 66 | 70 | 70 | 223.2 | 1,835 | 27.80 | 8.22 | 20.30 |
Umesh Yadav | 65 | 67 | 67 | 228.3 | 1,921 | 29.55 | 8.41 | 21.09 |
Shakib Al Hasan | 47 | 51 | 51 | 179.3 | 1,288 | 27.40 | 7.18 | 22.91 |
Jacques Kallis | 42 | 56 | 56 | 153 | 1,153 | 27.45 | 7.54 | 21.86 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 40 | 45 | 45 | 149.2 | 1,236 | 30.90 | 8.28 | 22.40 |
Harshit Rana | 40 | 31 | 31 | 106.1 | 1,002 | 25.05 | 9.44 | 15.93 |
Lakshmipathy Balaji | 33 | 35 | 35 | 124.3 | 920 | 27.88 | 7.39 | 22.64 |
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FAQs
Who has taken the most wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history?
Sunil Narine holds the record for the most wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history, followed by Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy.
Which bowlers have the highest wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL?
The bowlers with the highest wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL include 206, 121, and 108, taken across different seasons.