Yuzvendra Chahal becomes first bowler to take 200 wickets in IPL

JAIPUR: Yuzvendra Chahal made history on Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur as he became the first bowler ever to claim 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a thrilling match against the Mumbai Indians during the ongoing 2024 season, the leg-spinner accomplished this milestone while playing for the Rajasthan Royals.

Chahal’s achievement was all the more remarkable as he entered the game just one wicket shy of the landmark. He sealed his place in IPL history by dismissing Mohammad Nabi to reach the coveted 200-wicket mark.

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Chahal has undoubtedly proved to be a significant asset to the Royals since he joined them in the 2022 edition of the T20 league. That year, the seasoned player clinched the prestigious Purple Cap as RR finished as the runners-up, narrowly missing out on the title to Gujarat in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Across 17 matches, he showcased his dominance by securing an impressive 27 wickets.

Presently, he holds the third position on the list of leading wicket-takers for RR in T20 matches, trailing behind the legendary Shane Warne (67) and fast bowler Siddharth Trivedi (65).