Sri Lanka- IPL runs
- 20
- Average
- 3.33
- Strike rate
- 66.7
- Highest
- 6
Career
Muttiah Muralitharan took more wickets than anyone in the history of both Test and One Day International cricket, and the gap between him and second place in Tests is larger than most bowlers' entire careers. A congenital elbow deformity gave his action its distinctive look and was the subject of years of scrutiny before biomechanical testing cleared him.
He spun the ball further than any offspinner before him and added a doosra that turned the other way, which meant batters could not commit to a line. On dry surfaces he could bowl unchanged for a session at a time and was routinely used as both the attacking and containing option.
Highlights
- Leading wicket-taker in both Test and One Day International cricket
- Took 800 Test wickets, the most in the format's history
- Took ten wickets in a match on more occasions than any other bowler
- Won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 38 | 44 | 275 | 33 | 8.59 | 77.5 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 126 | 66 | 317 | 32 | 7.37 | 83.6 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 66 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 3.33 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Questions
About Muttiah Muralitharan
How many IPL runs has Muttiah Muralitharan scored?
Muttiah Muralitharan has scored 20 runs in the IPL across 5 seasons, averaging 3.33 at a strike rate of 66.67. The highest score is 6.
How many IPL wickets has Muttiah Muralitharan taken?
Muttiah Muralitharan has taken 43 IPL wickets at an economy rate of 6.52 and an average of 26.63.
Which IPL teams has Muttiah Muralitharan played for?
Muttiah Muralitharan has appeared for Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
What is Muttiah Muralitharan's playing style?
Muttiah Muralitharan is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm offbreak, listed as a bowler.
How many Test wickets did Muttiah Muralitharan take?
800, the most in Test history, and he is also the leading wicket-taker in One Day Internationals.
Why was Muralitharan's action controversial?
A congenital elbow deformity meant his arm could not fully straighten, giving an unusual appearance. Biomechanical testing eventually cleared his action and contributed to the current tolerance rules.
What was the doosra?
A delivery bowled with an offspinner's action that turns the other way. Muralitharan's use of it meant batters could not predict the direction of turn.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.