As IPL 2024 unfolds, teams are piling on runs with remarkable frequency. Even in the 39th match, Lucknow Super Giants successfully chased down a daunting total of 213 set by CSK. Recent rule changes in the cricketing landscape have tilted the balance in favour of batsmen, making it challenging for bowlers to contain the onslaught.
In this IPL season, batting records are being shattered and rewritten with astonishing regularity. Against the backdrop of such explosive batting displays, achieving a four-wicket haul in an innings stands out as a significant accomplishment. Numerous bowlers in the IPL have achieved this feat, and the following list will feature the top 20 performers in this regard.
Notably, Sunil Narine has the distinction of holding the record for the most number of four-wicket hauls in the history of the IPL, a testament to his bowling prowess and impact on the game.
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Indeed, some cricketers possess a unique knack for consistently taking wickets and delivering impactful performances. Sunil Narine epitomizes this characteristic, topping the charts in this regard. Despite not clinching the IPL Purple Cap throughout his career, the West Indies international is widely revered as one of the most formidable match-winners in the history of the IPL. His ability to consistently trouble batsmen and tilt the balance in his team's favour underscores his invaluable contribution to the league. Here is the list:
| Rank | Player | Mat | 4w | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Avg | Eco |
| 1 | Sunil Narine | 169 | 8 | 652.1 | 4,402 | 172 | 5/19 | 25.59 | 6.74 |
| 2 | Lasith Malinga | 122 | 7 | 471.1 | 3,365 | 170 | 5/13 | 19.79 | 7.14 |
| 3 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 153 | 7 | 558.5 | 4,321 | 200 | 5/40 | 21.6 | 7.73 |
| 4 | Kagiso Rabada | 77 | 6 | 293 | 2,471 | 116 | 4/21 | 21.3 | 8.43 |
| 5 | Amit Mishra | 161 | 5 | 559.5 | 4,125 | 173 | 5/17 | 23.84 | 7.36 |
| 6 | Andrew Tye | 30 | 4 | 114 | 979 | 42 | 5/17 | 23.3 | 8.58 |
| 7 | Lakshmipathy Balaji | 73 | 4 | 252.1 | 2,028 | 76 | 5/24 | 26.68 | 8.04 |
| 8 | Kuldeep Yadav | 78 | 4 | 268 | 2,168 | 81 | 4/14 | 26.76 | 8.08 |
| 9 | Chris Morris | 81 | 4 | 286.4 | 2,295 | 95 | 4/23 | 24.15 | 8 |
| 10 | Mohit Sharma | 108 | 4 | 363.3 | 3,079 | 129 | 5/10 | 23.86 | 8.47 |
| 11 | Jasprit Bumrah | 128 | 4 | 489 | 3,583 | 158 | 5/10 | 22.67 | 7.32 |
| 12 | Ravindra Jadeja | 234 | 4 | 618.1 | 4,707 | 156 | 5/16 | 30.17 | 7.61 |
| 13 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 167 | 4 | 622.4 | 4,680 | 174 | 5/19 | 26.89 | 7.51 |
| 14 | Anil Kumble | 42 | 3 | 160.5 | 1,058 | 45 | 5/5 | 23.51 | 6.57 |
| 15 | Arshdeep Singh | 59 | 3 | 204.2 | 1,804 | 67 | 5/32 | 26.92 | 8.82 |
| 16 | Imran Tahir | 59 | 3 | 219.2 | 1,703 | 82 | 4/12 | 20.76 | 7.76 |
| 17 | MM Patel | 63 | 3 | 225.5 | 1,698 | 74 | 5/21 | 22.94 | 7.51 |
| 18 | Andre Russell | 119 | 3 | 266.5 | 2,485 | 105 | 5/15 | 23.66 | 9.31 |
| 19 | HV Patel | 100 | 3 | 340.1 | 2,950 | 124 | 5/27 | 23.79 | 8.67 |
| 20 | Sandeep Sharma | 119 | 3 | 443.2 | 3,474 | 130 | 5/18 | 26.72 | 7.83 |
There's no denying that picking up a crucial wicket that turns the tide of the game is one of the most gratifying feelings for a bowler. It serves as the perfect catalyst for the team, igniting their determination to replicate such performances consistently.
On their finest days, bowlers can produce figures that leave the opposition startled and struggling to find their footing. Indeed, a select few individuals have mastered the art of achieving this feat repeatedly by securing four-wicket hauls, showcasing their skill and impact on the game.
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