Harshal Patel breaks Lasith Malinga's mighty record, becomes fastest bowler to clock this historic IPL feat

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Harshal Patel has now entered the Indian Premier League record books, achieving the milestone of 150 wickets faster than any other bowler in the tournament's history when considering the number of balls bowled.

Harshal Patel achieved this feat during IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Harshal Patel's very first wicket of the match proved to be a golden moment, not only shifting the momentum in favor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad but also propelling him into an elite group of Indian Premier League legends. With this scalp, he now stands as the 13th bowler in the league's distinguished history to have taken more than 150 wickets.

What makes Harshal Patel's achievement even more remarkable is the sheer speed at which he reached this milestone. He accomplished this feat in a mere 2,381 deliveries, surpassing the previous record held by the legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who took 2,444 balls to reach the same mark. This places Harshal ahead of an esteemed group of cricketing greats, including Yuzvendra Chahal (2,543 balls), Dwayne Bravo (2,656 balls), and Jasprit Bumrah (2,832 balls).

While Harshal Patel has played 117 matches, spanning 114 innings, to reach this milestone – a figure only surpassed by Lasith Malinga's 105 matches – his consistent performance and his proven ability to deliver effectively in high-pressure situations have been defining characteristics of his Indian Premier League career.

Harshal Patel's journey in the Indian Premier League commenced in 2012 with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and his career path has been marked by notable transitions. Following a period with the Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2020, he rejoined RCB and delivered a sensational 2021 season, where he claimed 32 wickets, matching Dwayne Bravo's record for the highest number of wickets taken in a single IPL edition.