Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker in Lanka Premier League history, with 76 wickets from just 56 matches at an average of 17.69 and career-best figures of 6 for 9. That tally keeps climbing every season, and right now, no other bowler in LPL history has come close to catching him.
Behind him, left-arm pacer Nuwan Thushara sits second with 60 wickets in 42 games, while veteran seamer Nuwan Pradeep completes the top three with 51 scalps from only 34 matches. These names matter because LPL pitches have generally favoured batters, so any bowler who can consistently strike here becomes gold for their franchise.
The Lanka Premier League 2026 (Season 6) is live right now, running from 17 July to 8 August across four venues in Sri Lanka. With the league deep into its round-robin phase, here’s the complete, updated breakdown of the top 10 all-time wicket-takers in LPL history.
Top 10 Players With Most Wickets in Lanka Premier League (2026 List)
Here is the complete list of players wit taking the most wickets in lanka premier league till 2026 season:
| Rank | Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 2020–2026 | 56 | 76 | 1345 | 17.69 | 6.59 | 6/9 |
| 2 | Nuwan Thushara | 2020–2026 | 42 | 60 | 1246 | 20.76 | 8.27 | 5/13 |
| 3 | Nuwan Pradeep | 2020–2024 | 34 | 51 | 1066 | 20.90 | 9.37 | 3/20 |
| 4 | Maheesh Theekshana | 2020–2026 | 44 | 47 | 1231 | 26.19 | 7.11 | 4/25 |
| 5 | Binura Fernando | 2020–2026 | 31 | 45 | 858 | 19.06 | 7.59 | 4/22 |
| 6 | Isuru Udana | 2020–2024 | 43 | 40 | 1194 | 29.85 | 8.98 | 3/25 |
| 7 | Dushmantha Chameera | 2020–2026 | 32 | 39 | 1072 | 27.48 | 9.17 | 5/55 |
| 8 | Dunith Wellalage | 2022–2026 | 34 | 33 | 592 | 17.93 | 6.76 | 4/10 |
| 9 | Kasun Rajitha | 2020–2024 | 26 | 32 | 637 | 19.90 | 8.04 | 5/22 |
| 10 | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 2020–2026 | 30 | 29 | 755 | 26.03 | 7.87 | 3/24 |
Meet the Bowlers with the Most Wickets in LPL History
Take a look at the all-time list of bowlers with the most wickets in the Lanka Premier League with their performances and achievements.
1. Wanindu Hasaranga — 76 wickets
Hasaranga isn’t just the leading wicket-taker in LPL history, his numbers make the case that he’s the most complete bowler the tournament has ever had. He’s picked up 76 wickets in 56 matches at an economy of just 6.59, and his average of 17.69 is the best of anyone in this entire top 10.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- Holds the best bowling figures in LPL history: 6 wickets for 9 runs.
- Only bowler in tournament history past the 75-wicket mark.
- Three four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul across six seasons.
- Best average among all top 10 wicket-takers, at 17.69.
2. Nuwan Thushara — 60 wickets
The left-arm seamer has built his reputation on awkward angles and clever slower balls, picking up 60 wickets in just 42 matches. His 5/13 is one of only three five-wicket hauls recorded by anyone in this top 10.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- Second on the all-time list with 60 wickets.
- Best figures of 5/13, at an economy of just 4.33 in that spell.
- Strike rate of 15.05 balls per wicket, among the fastest in the top 10.
- Has featured for four different franchise identities since 2020.
3. Nuwan Pradeep — 51 wickets
Pradeep gets the job done faster than anyone else near the top of this list. His strike rate of 13.37 balls per wicket is the best in the entire top 10, meaning he strikes more often, over by over, than any bowler ranked above him.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- Fastest strike rate in the top 10: a wicket every 13.37 balls.
- 51 wickets from 34 matches across five seasons (2020–2024).
- Bowling average of 20.90.
- Represented five different LPL franchises during his career.
4. Maheesh Theekshana — 47 wickets
Sri Lanka’s mystery spinner has quietly become one of the league’s tightest bowlers, going for just 7.11 runs an over across 44 matches the third-best economy rate anywhere in this top 10.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- 47 wickets from 44 matches, economy of 7.11.
- Best figures of 4/25.
- One four-wicket haul in his LPL career so far.
- Has played across four franchise identities since his 2020 debut.
5. Binura Fernando — 45 wickets
Fernando has the best wickets-per-match ratio anywhere in this top 10 45 wickets from just 31 games. His average of 19.06 is also the third-best on the list.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- Best wickets-per-game rate in the top 10.
- Two career four-wicket hauls.
- Bowling average of 19.06, economy of 7.59.
- Has represented six different franchise identities since 2020.
6. Isuru Udana — 40 wickets
The experienced left-arm seamer has been part of LPL since its very first season in 2020, picking up 40 wickets across 43 matches, often bowling in the toughest phases of an innings.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- 40 wickets from 43 matches across five seasons (2020–2024).
- Best figures of 3/25.
- One of the most-capped bowlers in this list by matches played.
- Represented five different LPL sides.
7. Dushmantha Chameera — 39 wickets
Sri Lanka’s out-and-out pace option brings raw speed to this list. His 5/55 is a five-wicket haul, even if it came at a higher cost than most, and his strike rate of 17.97 shows he’s more of a strike bowler than a containing one.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- 39 wickets from 32 matches.
- Best figures of 5/55, including one four-wicket haul and one five-wicket haul.
- Strike rate of 17.97 balls per wicket.
- Has played for five different franchises since the league’s first season.
8. Dunith Wellalage — 33 wickets
The left-arm spinning all-rounder is the most economical bowler in the entire top 10 after Hasaranga, conceding just 6.76 runs per over. His average of 17.93 is the second-best on this list.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- Second-best bowling average in the top 10: 17.93.
- Most economical bowler in the top 10 apart from Hasaranga.
- Best figures of 4/10, with two career four-wicket hauls.
- Played for two franchises since debuting in 2022.
9. Kasun Rajitha — 32 wickets
Rajitha packs serious wicket-taking punch into a relatively short LPL career. His strike rate of 14.84 balls per wicket is the second-fastest in the entire top 10, behind only Pradeep.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- 32 wickets from only 26 matches.
- Best figures of 5/22, plus two four-wicket hauls.
- Second-fastest strike rate in the top 10.
- Played across four different LPL franchises between 2020 and 2024.
10. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth — 29 wickets
The leg-spinner rounds out the top 10 with 29 wickets from 30 matches. His economy rate of 7.87 shows a bowler who keeps things tight while still finding wickets regularly for his side.
Key Bowling Highlights & Performances:
- 29 wickets from 30 matches since 2020.
- Best figures of 3/24.
- Economy rate of 7.87.
- Has represented three franchise identities across Galle and Jaffna sides.
Most Wickets in a Single LPL Season
The LPL’s best wicket-taking performances came in a single season from bowlers who didn’t stick around long enough to crack the all-time top 10.
| Rank | Player | Season | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Brathwaite | 2022 | Kandy Falcons | 8 | 18 | 4/14 | 9.88 |
| 2 | Shadab Khan | 2024 | Colombo Strikers | 9 | 17 | 4/10 | 12.17 |
| 3 | Imran Tahir | 2021 | Dambulla’s franchise | 10 | 15 | 3/20 | 14.00 |
| 3 | Jayden Seales | 2021 | Jaffna Kings | 7 | 15 | 4/13 | 10.60 |
Brathwaite’s 18 wickets in a single 2022 campaign remain the best season anyone has ever had with the ball in LPL, ahead of Shadab Khan’s 17-wicket haul for Colombo Strikers in 2024.
Best Bowling Figures in LPL History
Only two bowlers have ever taken six wickets in a single LPL innings.
| Rank | Player | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 6/9 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Vandersay | 6/25 |
| 3 | Nuwan Thushara | 5/13 |
| 4 | Kasun Rajitha | 5/22 |
| 5 | Dushmantha Chameera | 5/55 |
Hasaranga’s 6/9 isn’t just the best figures in LPL history it’s nearly three times more economical than Vandersay’s 6/25, the only other six-wicket haul on record.
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Wanindu Hasaranga Leads the LPL All-Time Wickets Chart With 76 Wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga is the undisputed king of LPL wicket-taking, with 76 wickets from 56 matches, an average of 17.69, and the best bowling figures the league has ever seen at 6/9. His closest challenger, Nuwan Thushara, is still 16 wickets behind, so this record looks safe for a while yet.
With LPL 2026 still in its group stage and three more weeks of cricket to go, it’s worth keeping an eye on this list every wicket from here counts toward history.
