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Harshal Patel Breaks IPL Record for Fastest to 150 Wickets by Balls Bowled

The Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer surpassed Lasith Malinga's long-standing record, achieving the milestone in just 2,381 deliveries during the match against Lucknow Super Giants.

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Overview

  • Harshal Patel became the fastest bowler in IPL history to reach 150 wickets by balls bowled, achieving the feat in 2,381 deliveries.
  • He broke Lasith Malinga's previous record of 2,444 balls during the May 19, 2025, match against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
  • Patel now holds the best strike-rate among bowlers with 150+ IPL wickets, becoming the first to achieve a strike-rate under 16.
  • He is the 13th bowler in IPL history to surpass 150 wickets and the second-fastest to the milestone by innings, achieving it in 114 innings.
  • With 15 wickets in 11 matches this season, Patel is currently the joint fifth-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2025, continuing his strong form after winning the Purple Cap in 2021 and 2024.