The Indian Premier League 2025 is entering its final stage. At this point, much of the attention naturally falls on power-hitting and high scores.
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But in between all the big knocks and chases -- there is a quieter battle taking place -- between bowlers and dot balls.
Every dot ball is a mini win in T20 cricket. It builds pressure and hurts the batting team's momentum. This, in turn, forces the batters to go big and take risks.
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Delivering dot balls in crunch moments is a mandatory skill in the shortest format. Bowlers who can do it frequently often turn the game in their team's favour.
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Now, with the playoff race heating up, here’s a look at the top 10 bowlers who have bowled the most dot balls so far in IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Top 10 bowlers with the most dot balls
Khaleel Ahmed and Josh Hazlewood top the list -- with 106 and 103 dot balls, respectively. Spinners like Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav prove that even in a batter-friendly format, control and precision still matter.
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Let's take a look at the full list below:
Pos | Player | Team | Dot Balls | Innings | Wickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | 106 | 10 | 14 |
2 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 103 | 10 | 18 |
3 | Mohammed Siraj | GT | 97 | 9 | 12 |
4 | Jofra Archer | RR | 93 | 10 | 10 |
5 | Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 93 | 10 | 13 |
6 | Prasidh Krishna | GT | 92 | 9 | 17 |
7 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 87 | 9 | 12 |
8 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 87 | 10 | 12 |
9 | Mitchell Starc | DC | 85 | 10 | 14 |
10 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 82 | 9 | 13 |
These bowlers haven’t just picked up wickets - they have also shown how patience, discipline and the ability to deny runs can shift the tide of a game.