IPL History: Bowlers who have bowled the most number of dot balls

#4 Amit Mishra - 1027 dot balls

Amit Mishra

A veteran leggie with a golden arm, Amit Mishra will be considered as one of the best leg-spinners of his generation. The T20 format always favors the brave, and Mishra is always brave enough to toss the ball up even after getting tonked for a six. This quality of his is what makes him unique, a rigid character who is unapologetically himself and no matter how much you score off him, he’s going to get you eventually.

He has 146 scalps against his name in 136 IPL innings at an impressive average of 24.14, playing for three franchises. The 36-year-old has a career economy rate of 7.39 with a strike rate of 19.59. He has bowled 1,027 dot balls so far in his IP career. Mishra also has two IPL hattricks to his name.

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#3 Lasith Malinga - 1060 dot balls

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is often hailed as one of the best bowlers in the history of T20 cricket. He is a phenomenal player who could destroy any batting lineup with his toe-crushing yorkers and unorthodox slower balls. Malinga was as effective in the batting powerplay as he was in the back end of the innings with his specific slinging action. Since the inaugural edition of the IPL, Malinga’s performance was pivotal to Mumbai Indians' success.

The ace Sri Lankan has taken 154 IPL wickets in only 110 outings at a staggering bowling average of 19.01. Despite bowling majority of his overs in the slog overs, he has an economy rate of 6.86 which is impressive. His incredible strike rate of 16.61 also proves why he is arguably the best bowler in the history of the IPL. 'Slinga' Malinga has 1,060 dot balls to his name which helps him grab the third position in the list.