Delhi Premier League: Top 3 highest wicket-takers

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has quickly emerged as one of India's most exciting T20 competitions, showing some of Delhi's finest domestic cricketers. Since its inaugural season in 2024, the tournament has produced plenty of high-scoring thrillers, making life challenging for bowlers.

Despite the batting-friendly conditions, a few pacers have consistently delivered match-winning spells and climbed the all-time wicket charts of the tournament. Here are the three leading wicket-takers in Delhi Premier League history:

1. Simarjeet Singh

Simarjeet Singh sits comfortably at the top of the all-time wicket-taking charts with 38 wickets in just 21 innings. Representing East Delhi Riders before moving to Central Delhi Kings, the right-arm pacer has been one of the tournament's most dependable bowlers.

Simarjeet was the leading wicket-taker in the inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League, scalping 18 wickets for East Delhi Riders. He further finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the second season as well, alongside Money Grewal with 20 scalps to his name from 11 matches. He averages an outstanding 16.55 with the ball while maintaining an economy rate of 8.76.

2. Money Grewal

Central Delhi Kings' Money Grewal occupies second place with 31 wickets from 21 innings. The seamer has combined consistency with control, averaging 19.35 while boasting an impressive economy rate of 8.41. Grewal played a pivotal role in Central Delhi Kings' remarkable run in the last season, guiding them to the final after snaffling 20 wickets from 11 matches.

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3. Rajneesh Dadar

Rajneesh Dadar completes the top three with 30 wickets in only 18 innings, giving him the best wickets-per-match ratio among the leading trio. Having represented Central Delhi Kings and Purani Dilli 6, Dadar has impressed with his knack for breaking partnerships at crucial moments. His bowling average of 17.20 and economy rate of 8.32 make him one of the most impactful bowlers in Delhi Premier League history.