With Virat Kohli's dismissal, Yuzvendra Chahal becomes highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 22, 2024, 20:49 IST

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Yuzvendra Chahal maintained his impressive form, etching his name into the record books of the Rajasthan Royals by taking a wicket against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

With Virat Kohli's dismissal, Yuzvendra Chahal becomes highest wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals

Yuzvendra Chahal. (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal continues his good form as the leg spinner entered his name into the record books of Rajasthan Royals after taking a wicket against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Chahal now holds the record for the most wickets for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, with an impressive tally of 66 wickets at a strike rate of 15.6.He reached the milestone with the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli.
Kohli attempted the slog sweep, but unfortunately, the ball went straight to Donovan Ferreira at deep midwicket, who held on above his head.
Most wickets for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL

66 - Yuzvendra Chahal (SR: 15.6)
65 - Siddharth Trivedi (SR: 23.1)
61 - Shane Watson (SR: 22.3)
57 - Shane Warne (SR: 20.9)
47 - James Faulkner (SR: 19.2)

Chahal leads a distinguished list of bowlers who have made significant contributions to the team over the years.
Siddharth Trivedi follows closely with 65 wickets, maintaining a strike rate of 23.1. Shane Watson, known for his all-round prowess, has taken 61 wickets at a strike rate of 22.3.

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne, who also served as the team's mentor and captain, secured 57 wickets with a strike rate of 20.9. James Faulkner, another notable all-rounder, has 47 wickets to his name at a strike rate of 19.2.
These players have been instrumental in the Rajasthan Royals' success over various IPL seasons, showcasing their exceptional skills and consistency.
Chahal also leads the list of the highest-wicket in the IPL with 205 wickets in 159 matches.

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