In a thrilling encounter during the IPL 2025 season, Chennai Super Kings off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name into the record books by surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League. Ashwin achieved this milestone during a match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday, claiming two crucial wickets to reach a total of 185 wickets in his illustrious IPL career.
Ashwin’s performance was pivotal as he bowled a spell of 2/48 in his four overs, despite Chennai Super Kings falling short by 18 runs in the match. The 38-year-old veteran has now accumulated his 185 wickets across 217 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 29.92 and an economy rate of 7.18. His best bowling figures in the IPL stand at 4/34, showcasing his consistent ability to disrupt batting line-ups.
Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, renowned for his swing bowling prowess, now occupies the fourth spot on the all-time IPL wicket-takers list with 184 wickets from 179 matches. The 35-year-old has an average of 27.28 and an economy rate of 7.57, with his career-best figures of 5/19 highlighting his impact in the league.
The top two positions on the IPL wicket-takers list are held by Yuzvendra Chahal of Punjab Kings, who has secured 206 wickets in 164 matches at an average of 22.83 and best figures of 5/40, and Piyush Chawla, who has taken 192 wickets in 192 matches at an average of 26.60 with best figures of 4/17.
The match where Ashwin reached this significant milestone was dominated by Punjab Kings, who emerged victorious thanks to a stellar performance from opener Priyansh Arya. Arya scored his maiden IPL century, amassing a commanding total of 219 runs for his team. His exceptional innings earned him the Player of the Match award, underlining his crucial role in Punjab Kings’ success.
Following this result, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth position on the IPL points table, boasting three wins and one loss. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings find themselves in the ninth spot, with one win and four losses in their campaign so far.