Players who can contribute significantly with both the bat and ball are invaluable assets for any team. Such players leave no stone unturned to showcase their all-round excellence when it matters the most.
A few of these all-rounders prove their worth by achieving an illustrious double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some elite all-rounders who have attained this rare feat.
This article lists the players with a double of 1000+ runs and 100+ wickets in the IPL.
Players with 1000+ Runs and 100+ Wickets in IPL
| Player | Matches | Runs | Batting Avg | Wickets | Bowling Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 254 | 3260 | 27.86 | 170 | 30.51 |
| Andre Russell | 140 | 2651 | 28.20 | 123 | 23.27 |
| Axar Patel | 162 | 1916 | 22.02 | 128 | 31.60 |
| Sunil Narine | 189 | 1780 | 17.62 | 192 | 25.63 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 161 | 1560 | 22.60 | 183 | 23.82 |
Key Insights
Dwayne Bravo became the first player to attain the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in the IPL. The West Indies all-rounder achieved the feat during the 2015 season while playing in his 89th IPL match.
Ravindra Jadeja is the only player on this list who has notched up 3000+ runs and 150+ wickets in the league.
Among the players listed, Sunil Narine is the only cricketer to have played for a single team in the IPL. The off-spinner has represented Kolkata Knight Riders in more than 180 games since his debut in 2012.
Bravo, Jadeja, and Narine are among the top 10 wicket-takers in the T20 tournament’s history.
