Morne Morkel is one of the most feared pace bowlers the IPL has ever seen, and every run he conceded came after a fierce contest. In 70 bowling innings across eight seasons the South African quick snared 77 wickets, which translates to a strike-rate of 21.16 balls per scalp. His most destructive spell came at the Eden Gardens in 2016 when he scythed through a top-order to finish with 4 for 23; that season alone he delivered six three-wicket hauls, underlining why Kolkata Knight Riders retained the lanky speedster for three consecutive years. Morkel’s economy of 7.69 runs per over was elite for the power-play era, and the 2089 runs he leaked off 1629 deliveries tell the story of a bowler who attacked the stumps every ball. Batters knew one loose drive could send them back; 77 of them eventually did. While his batting remained a cameo act—126 runs from 90 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes—those late-order blows often pushed KKR past par. Yet the narrative of Morne Morkel in the IPL will always be written in wickets, yorkers and bouncers, a towering presence who made 22 yards feel like 18.

Yuzvendra Chahal IPL story: 221 wickets in 172 innings, 17.15 balls per scalp, one five-for, 21 three-wicket bursts, economy 7.96, 5 for 25 best figures, 13 seasons 2013-2025, Royal Challengers legend, Rajasthan Royals spearhead, Punjab Kings 2025 spin king, 37 runs 86 balls batting cameos, highest score 8 not out.

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