Jofra Archer Surpasses Shane Watson to Become Rajasthan Royals’ All-Time Leading Wicket-Taker

Jofra Archer established a new milestone during the Rajasthan Royals’ match against the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2026 Indian Premier League season. By taking three wickets in the fixture, Archer became the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He reached a total of 68 wickets for the Rajasthan Royals, surpassing Shane Watson’s previous record of 67 wickets.

Franchise Loyalty and Bowling Milestones

Consistent bowling performances are a core component of successful franchise building in modern T20 cricket. Sunil Narine represents the standard for single-team longevity. Since his debut in 2012, Narine has claimed 198 wickets in 195 matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He holds the record for the most wickets taken for a single franchise and is positioned to become the first bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark for one team.

Jasprit Bumrah continues to move up the ESPNcricinfo record books for the Mumbai Indians. The fast bowler joins Lasith Malinga as the only other player to take more than 150 wickets for a single franchise, securing his status among the top fast bowlers in the tournament’s history.

All-Time Leading Wicket-Takers in IPL History

Yuzvendra Chahal maintains his position as the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. Currently representing the Punjab Kings, Chahal has accumulated 225 wickets in 180 matches. His career spans successful periods with the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the second position on the all-time list, acting as the only other bowler to surpass the 200-wicket barrier. Now playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kumar has registered 208 wickets in 196 matches after previously playing for Pune Warriors India and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Overall Top 3 IPL Wicket-Takers

• Yuzvendra Chahal: 225 wickets in 180 matches
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 208 wickets in 196 matches
• Piyush Chawla: 192 wickets in 192 matches

Leading Wicket-Takers for Select IPL Franchises (2008-2026)

As the tournament progresses under the governance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, bowling records will continue to shift. Franchises increasingly rely on specialist bowlers to control run rates and secure consistent victories across the grueling season.