Most Dot Balls in IPL History (2026 Records & Stats)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the record for the most dot balls in IPL history with 1,793 deliveries, built through sustained control across seasons.

Dot balls are not just about accuracy. They reflect how often a bowler denies singles, controls phases, and forces low run rates.

Let us see the top 10 bowlers who have bowled the IPL Most Dot Balls in IPL history, and also see how they have impacted the IPL matches with their expertise. 

IPL Most Dot Balls – At A Glance 

Rank	Player	Dot Balls	Matches	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Economy
1	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	1793	190	702	14	5412	7.69
2	Sunil Narine	1694	189	724	3	4922	6.80
3	Ravichandran Ashwin	1623	221	784	4	5653	7.20
4	Jasprit Bumrah	1397	145	553	8	4030	7.25
5	Piyush Chawla	1337	192	640	2	5108	7.96
6	Ravindra Jadeja	1311	254	673	2	5188	7.67
7	Yuzvendra Chahal	1302	174	630	4	5032	7.96
8	Harbhajan Singh	1268	163	569	6	4030	7.08
9	Umesh Yadav	1203	148	508	5	4296	8.45
10	Amit Mishra	1191	162	561	6	4149	7.38

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1793 Dot Balls

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled 1,793 dot balls and taken 198 wickets in 190 matches in the IPL.

He has the record for dot balls in 702 Overs, resulting in 5412 runs at an economy rate of 7.69, and also has 14 maiden overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar uses late swing and keeps the ball just outside off stump, so batters cannot play freely, and many attempts either miss or go straight to fielders, which helps build a high number of dot balls.

2. Sunil Narine – 1694 Dot Balls

A total of 1,694 dot balls, along with 192 wickets in 189 matches, puts Sunil Narine among the leading bowlers in IPL.

Across 724 overs, Sunil Narine has given 4922 runs at an economy of 6.80, with 3 maiden overs recorded.

Sunil Narine bowls most deliveries on a tight off-stump line, so when batters try to take singles, the ball goes directly to cover or point fielders, which keeps adding dot balls regularly.

3. Ravichandran Ashwin – 1623 Dot Balls

With 1,623 dot balls and 187 wickets in 221 matches, Ravichandran Ashwin is among the most consistent bowlers in the IPL.

Across 784 overs, 5653 runs have been conceded at an economy of 7.20, with 4 maiden overs recorded.

Ravichandran Ashwin often bowls from wider angles and targets the pads of right-hand batters, so the ball goes towards leg-side fielders, and singles are not available easily, which adds to the dot ball count.

4. Jasprit Bumrah – 1397 Dot Balls

Jasprit Bumrah has bowled 1,397 dot balls and taken 183 wickets in 145 matches. Across 553 overs, he has given  4030 runs at an economy of 7.25, with 8 maiden overs recorded in the IPL career.

Jasprit Bumrah uses yorkers and hard-length deliveries, so batters cannot get under the ball, and many shots are blocked or missed, which builds dot balls even in overs where runs are expected.

5. Piyush Chawla – 1337 Dot Balls

Piyush Chawla has bowled 1,337 dot balls and taken 192 wickets in 192 matches. Across 640 overs, he gave away 5018 Runs at an economy of 7.96, with only 2 maiden overs in the IPL career.

Piyush Chawla often changes speed and length within the same over, so batters cannot settle, and many deliveries end up being defended or played straight to the fielders, which adds to the dot-ball count.

6. Ravindra Jadeja – 1311 Dot Balls

Ravindra Jadeja has 1,311 dot balls across 673 overs, accumulated over 254 matches.

From 673 overs and 1,311 dot balls, Jadeja builds these numbers by bowling quickly on a straight line, so most balls are played back to the bowler or nearby fielders.

With only 2 maiden overs and 5188 runs at 7.67 economy, Jadeja is undoubtedly one of the versatile bowlers of CSK. 

7. Yuzvendra Chahal – 1302 Dot Balls

Yuzvendra Chahal has bowled 1,302 dot balls and taken 221 wickets in 174 matches in the IPL.

In 630 overs, Chahal has let in 5032 runs at an economy of 7.96, with 4 maiden overs recorded.

He gives the ball more flight, so batters go for big shots but do not time them properly, and many deliveries are defended or missed, which adds to the dot-ball count.

8. Harbhajan Singh – 1268 Dot Balls

Harbhajan Singh has a total of 1,268 dot balls with 150 wickets in 163 matches, which puts him among consistent IPL bowlers.

Harbhajan Singh has achieved this record in 569 overs, with 4030 runs in his spell at an economy rate of 7.08, along with 6 maiden overs in his IPL career.

He targets the stumps regularly, so batters cannot free their arms, and many shots are played straight or close to the pitch, which keeps stopping runs and adds to dot balls.

9. Umesh Yadav – 1203 Dot Balls

Umesh Yadav has 1,203 dot balls and 144 wickets in 148 IPL matches. In 508 overs, he has an economy rate of 8.45, with 4296 runs and 5 maiden overs.

Umesh Yadav bowls fast on a hard length, so batters trying to hit on the rise do not connect properly, and many balls go straight to fielders, which keeps adding dot balls in short bursts.

10. Amit Mishra – 1191 Dot Balls

Amit Mishra has 1,191 dot balls and 174 wickets in 162 IPL matches. In 561 overs, he has given 4149 runs at an economy of 7.38, with 6 maiden overs recorded.

Amit Mishra gives the ball more loop, so batters try to hit big shots but do not time it properly, and many balls are defended or missed, which helps build dot balls regularly.

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Conclusion: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Has the Most Dot Balls In IPL History   

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the most dot balls in IPL history with 1,793 deliveries, the highest among all bowlers in the tournament.

This number has come from 702 overs, where dot balls were produced regularly in powerplay and other phases, not just in a few matches.

Other bowlers like Sunil Narine and Ravichandran Ashwin follow next, showing how consistent dot-ball bowling builds pressure and leads to wickets in IPL games.

With IPL 2026  coming up, more bowlers can join the top 10 list as matches are played and dot balls keep adding.

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