IPL 2025: Top 3 most impactful bowlers who dominated the season. Jasprit Bumrah has the lowest economy (6.67) among top 10 wicket-takers in IPL 2025.
IPL, being a T20 format, has always been dominated by batsmen. But, there are a few bowlers as well, who have defied the odds and left a mark with their stellar show throughout the season. This article highlights the top three impactful bowlers in IPL 2025, who made a significant impression, contributing to their team’s triumph.
Here are the top three bowlers who made an impact in IPL 2025:
Josh Hazlewood’s Impact in RCB’s IPL 2025 Campaign
RCB’s strong run in IPL 2025 has a lot to do with Josh Hazlewood’s brilliant bowling. He’s been the backbone of the bowling unit, especially with his ability to control the game even at Chinnaswamy — a stadium known for high scores. Used mainly as a first-change bowler, Hazlewood bowled key middle overs and delivered at the death. With 21 wickets this season so far, he is currently the fourth-highest wicket-taker, showing just how consistent he’s been.
Hazlewood had several match-winning spells this season — 3/14 and 3/21 against Punjab Kings, 3/21 against Chennai Super Kings, and a superb 4/33 against Rajasthan Royals. In all these games, he broke important partnerships and kept the scoring in check. His extra bounce and smart variations made it tough for batters to settle.
RCB definitely missed him in the few games he sat out, and his absence in the final will be a big loss. But there’s no doubt that Hazlewood played a massive role in getting RCB this far, setting the tone with the ball and delivering under pressure.
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Bumrah’s Brilliance in IPL 2025
Jasprit Bumrah has once again proved why he’s Mumbai Indians’ most trusted bowler. He doesn’t have a fixed role — sometimes he bowls with the new ball, other times in the middle overs or at the death. That makes his job tougher, but he handles it like a pro. Even with all the changes, he has been the most economical bowler in IPL 2025 and has picked up 18 wickets in 12 matches.
Some of his best performances came in high-pressure games — 2/19 and 1/27 against Gujarat Titans and 2/25 against CSK. In these matches, he controlled the run flow and broke key partnerships, which helped MI stay ahead in the game. Whether it’s his clever leg cutters in the middle overs or his deadly yorkers at the death, Bumrah has delivered every time.
Even though he’s not among the top wicket-takers this season, his impact has been massive. He keeps the pressure on the batters and often turns the game around in just a couple of overs. With his experience and smart variations, Bumrah has been one of the biggest match-winners for MI in IPL 2025.
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Prasidh Krishna’s Purple Patch in IPL 2025
With his sorcery with the ball, Prasidh Krishna has been a real star for Gujarat Titans. He currently leads the Purple Cap race with 25 wickets in 15 matches, maintaining a decent economy of 8.27. Usually brought in as first change, he’s delivered consistently across the season.
What sets Krishna apart is his control over line and length. While many pacers stick to slower ones, he mixes it up with sharp bouncers and back-of-a-length deliveries. His raw pace adds to the challenge for batters. He’s shown his flexibility in key games — like 4/41 against DC, 2/26 against LSG, and 2/19 vs SRH — turning matches in his team’s favour with timely breakthroughs.
His ability to adapt and attack across conditions made him one of the most dangerous bowlers this season. Alongside Bumrah and Hazlewood, Prasidh Krishna’s consistency and smart execution were key highlights of IPL 2025.
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