Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for the most wickets against Delhi Capitals in IPL history, with 30 wickets for Mumbai Indians. He moved clear of a group of great spinners in May 2025, when he passed 27 wickets against Delhi, and he has stayed at the top since then. Bhuvneshwar Kumar sits second with 29 wickets, and Sunil Narine is third with 28 wickets, which makes him the leading spinner against Delhi.
Delhi Capitals, earlier known as Delhi Daredevils, have had strong batting lineups in many seasons, so taking wickets against them has never been easy. The bowlers on this list did it season after season, for different teams, in different conditions. Some did it with pace and yorkers at the death. Others did it with spin, control and smart changes of pace in the middle overs.
This article gives the full top 10 list, the story of how the record changed hands, and the key spells behind the numbers.
Most Wickets against Delhi Capitals Overview
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Record holder | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Wickets against Delhi Capitals | 30 |
| Team | Mumbai Indians |
| Second place | Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 29 wickets |
| Leading spinner | Sunil Narine with 28 wickets |
| Best figures on this list | Lasith Malinga with 5/13 |
Bumrah reached 30 wickets against Delhi during the IPL 2025 season. His best figures against Delhi are 4/14, a spell he bowled in the IPL 2020 Qualifier 1 in Dubai, when Mumbai Indians won by 57 runs and reached the final. That spell showed why he leads this list. He can strike with the new ball, and he can close an innings with yorkers when batters are looking for quick runs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is close behind on 29 wickets. He has troubled Delhi with swing in the powerplay and with calm bowling at the death. In IPL 2026 he took 3/26 against Delhi at Bengaluru on 18 April, and then 3/5 against Delhi at Delhi on 27 April, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowled Delhi out for only 75 runs.
Sunil Narine became the most successful spinner against Delhi in May 2026. He took 1/17 against Delhi at Delhi on 8 May 2026, in his 25th match against the side, and moved to 28 wickets. That took him past Ravichandran Ashwin and Piyush Chawla, who both finished on 27 wickets against Delhi.
Top 10 Most Wickets against Delhi Capitals
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets | Main Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | 30 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 29 | Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 3 | Sunil Narine | 28 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 4 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 27 | Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | 27 | Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians |
| 6 | Harbhajan Singh | 24 | Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | 24 | Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans |
| 8 | Dwayne Bravo | 23 | Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings |
| 8 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 23 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings |
| 10 | Lasith Malinga | 22 | Mumbai Indians |
Two bowlers share fourth place on 27 wickets. Ashwin bowled 90.1 overs against Delhi, gave away 582 runs, and his best figures against Delhi are 3/23. Chawla bowled with flight and a sharp googly, and his best figures against Delhi are 4/32. Both men played for several teams, which gave them many matches against Delhi over long careers.
Harbhajan Singh and Rashid Khan share sixth place on 24 wickets, but their styles are very different. Harbhajan used experience, bounce and changes of pace, and his best figures against Delhi are 4/17. Rashid used speed through the air, a quick googly and superb control. He took 3/17 against Delhi on 8 April 2026, when Gujarat Titans beat Delhi by one run, and that spell took him to 24 wickets against Delhi from 20 matches.
Dwayne Bravo and Yuzvendra Chahal share eighth place on 23 wickets. Bravo was a master at the death, with slower balls and yorkers that made scoring hard in the last overs. His best figures against Delhi are 3/33. Chahal used leg spin and brave flight, and his best figures against Delhi are 3/27. He went wicketless against Delhi on 25 April 2026, when Punjab Kings chased 265 runs and beat Delhi by six wickets.
Lasith Malinga closes the top 10 on 22 wickets, and he did it in only 13 matches against Delhi. That is the most striking part of his record. His best figures against Delhi are 5/13, the best figures by any bowler on this list, and his average against Delhi is far better than most bowlers manage against a strong batting side.
Record History
In the early years, Harbhajan Singh set the mark to beat. He took 24 wickets against Delhi in 23 matches, at an economy rate of 6.90, and his best figures were 4/17. For a long time that total looked hard to pass, because Delhi changed their batting lineup often and many bowlers only faced them once or twice in a season.
Piyush Chawla then moved past Harbhajan and became the first bowler to reach 25 wickets against Delhi. His long career, from 2008 to 2024, gave him match after match against Delhi, and his leg spin kept taking wickets even as batters tried to attack him.
Ashwin joined Chawla on 27 wickets, and Narine also reached 27 wickets, so three spinners shared the lead for a time. Ashwin averaged 21.55 against Delhi, with an economy rate of 6.45, which shows how hard he was to score against. Narine averaged 22.96 against Delhi before IPL 2026, with an economy rate of 6.81, and his best figures against Delhi are 4/13.
Bumrah broke the tie in May 2025. He took his 28th wicket against Delhi at the Wankhede Stadium, and he finished that match on 30 wickets against Delhi, which put him clear at the top. Bhuvneshwar then climbed to 29 wickets with his two strong spells against Delhi in IPL 2026, in April 2026.
Narine wrote the latest chapter on 8 May 2026. He dismissed Sameer Rizvi at Delhi, finished with 1/17 from four overs, and moved to 28 wickets. That made him the leading spinner against Delhi, ahead of Ashwin and Chawla, and it left him third overall, behind only Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar.
What This Record Tells Us
The list shows two clear paths to success against Delhi. The first path is pace with control. Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar and Malinga all bowled well in the powerplay and at the death, and they all kept their economy rates in check while taking wickets. Malinga in particular shows that a short, sharp career against one team can still produce a huge total when the bowler is at his peak.
The second path is spin with patience. Narine, Ashwin, Chawla, Harbhajan, Rashid and Chahal all feature in the top 10. Delhi batters like to attack spin, but these bowlers used flight, turn and changes of pace to force mistakes. Rashid is the best example of control. His economy rate against Delhi stayed low even in high scoring matches, and his 3/17 in a match with more than 400 runs in total in April 2026 was the difference between the two teams.
The list also shows the value of longevity. Ashwin, Chawla and Harbhajan played for more than one team, and that gave them more matches against Delhi than a bowler who stayed with one team for a short spell. Bumrah is different. He reached the top while playing for only one team, Mumbai Indians, which makes his 30 wickets even more impressive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has taken the most wickets against Delhi Capitals in IPL?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets against Delhi Capitals, with 30 wickets for Mumbai Indians.
Who is second on the list of most wickets against Delhi Capitals?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is second with 29 wickets, for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Who is the leading spinner against Delhi Capitals in IPL?
Sunil Narine is the leading spinner against Delhi Capitals, with 28 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders.
How many wickets do Ashwin and Chawla have against Delhi Capitals?
Ravichandran Ashwin and Piyush Chawla both have 27 wickets against Delhi Capitals.
What are the best bowling figures against Delhi Capitals on this list?
Lasith Malinga has the best figures on this list, with 5/13 for Mumbai Indians against Delhi.
How many wickets did Rashid Khan take against Delhi Capitals?
Rashid Khan has taken 24 wickets against Delhi Capitals from 20 matches, for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.
Did any bowler take 20 or more wickets against Delhi Capitals?
Yes. Ten bowlers have taken 22 or more wickets against Delhi Capitals, and the full list is given in the table above.
Statistics updated through: 2 November 2026
