IPL 2026: CSK Pacer to GT Veteran - Six India Bowlers closing in on 100 IPL Wickets

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As the cricket world gears up for the TATA IPL 2026, the focus is not just on the championship race but also on historic individual milestones.

Last season, we saw a tactical masterclass as teams leaned heavily on Indian domestic pacers to navigate the middle overs, proving that a balanced bowling attack is the key to becoming champions. This year all franchises have recalibrated their strategies, setting the stage for major individual records to be broken. With the 2026 season on the horizon, several premier fast bowlers and an all-rounder are standing on the doorstep of the "100-Wicket Club."

IPL 2026: Six Bowlers Chasing 100 IPL Wickets

Ishant Sharma

A seasoned veteran playing for Gujarat Titans, in his 19th year, Ishant's 97 wickets represent a journey of adaptation, utilizing his height and swing to remain effective into 2026. He is just 3 wickets away to enter the elite 100-wicket club.

Arshdeep Singh

The left-arm pacer has grown into one of the most reliable death bowlers in modern T20 cricket. Arshdeep reached 97 IPL wickets in just 82 matches, highlighting his exceptional strike rate and efficiency, particularly in the powerplay and death overs. He needs 3 wickets to enter the elite 100-wicket club. If he maintains his superb yorker execution from the previous seasons, he will undoubtedly achieve this feat in IPL 2026.

Krunal Pandya

The versatile left-arm spinner has been a cornerstone for his franchises. With 93 wickets in his IPL journey, Krunal needs 7 more scalps to become one of the few Indian all-rounders with 100 IPL wickets. The veteran spin all-rounder has been a quiet but highly effective force in the middle overs and played a pivotal part for RCB last year. His tight economy rate and knack for breaking crucial partnerships make him a prime candidate to reach 100 wickets this year.

Khaleel Ahmed

Known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, Khaleel currently sits at 89 wickets. He needs 11 wickets this season to hit the triple digits, a feat very achievable given his consistent wicket-taking form in recent years. Khaleed shone for Chennai Super Kings last season and will be aiming to replicate the same this season.

Deepak Chahar

Now in his second season with Mumbai Indians after being signed for ₹9.25 crore in 2025, Chahar has reached 88 IPL wickets in 95 matches. Chahar needs 12 wickets to reach the 100-wicket mark. Known as a premier powerplay specialist, he remains one of the most effective swing bowlers in the tournament, having played a key role in three title-winning campaigns.

Avesh Khan

A mainstay for Lucknow Super Giants, Avesh has accumulated 87 IPL wickets across 76 matches. He needs 13 to reach the line of 100-wickets. His breakthrough came in 2021 when he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the league, and he continues to lead the LSG attack with his ability to deliver high-pace yorkers and variations in the death overs.