IPL Stats: Which All-Rounders Have 1000+ Runs & 50+ Wickets?

With IPL 2022 set to begin March 26th, let's take a look at all-rounders who have scored 1000+ runs and 50+ wickets in the IPL.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) is set to return to India. The opening fixture will be played on March 26th between IPL 2021 finalists Chennai Super Kings & Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 

In the modern phase of cricket, teams have preferred all-rounders. Batters who can give 2-3 overs with the ball or bowlers who can swing the bat are more often than not preferred over specialist players. 

Here are 5 all-rounders who have more than 1000 runs and 50 wickets in the IPL history (100+ matches)

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Irfan Pathan (103 matches)

The former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has played 103 IPL matches representing 5 franchises - Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiants & Sunrisers Hyderabad. During this, Pathan has scored 1,139 wickets and has registered 80 wickets to his name. His batting average remained 21.49 while his bowling average was 33.11.

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Shane Watson (145 matches)

The Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has played 145 IPL matches in his career from 2008 to 2020. Watson was a part of the Rajasthan Royals squad that won the inaugural IPL tournament and went on to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings and has scored 3,874 runs in 145 matches with 4 centuries to his name while picking up 92 wickets. 

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DJ Bravo (151 matches)

West Indies' T20 legend Dwayne Bravo has played 151 IPL matches and has managed 1,537 runs to his name along with 167 wickets. DJ Bravo has been a part of IPL ever since its inception in 2008 and was retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction and will play for the 4-time IPL champions in the upcoming IPL season. Apart from CSK, DJ Bravo has played for Mumbai Indians & Gujarat Lions in his IPL career.

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Kieron Pollard (178 matches)

West Indies captain and a champion player for Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard has played 178 IPL matches and has scored 3,268 runs while picking up 65 wickets. Pollard has been a part of 5-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians since 2010 and was retained by the same franchise ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction. 

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Ravindra Jadeja (200 matches)

India's premium all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been the most successful in IPL history. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerela, Gujarat Lions & Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja has scored 2,386 runs and has picked up 127 wickets. The left-arm slow bowler and left-handed middle-order batter was retained by CSK for 16 crores INR and will feature for the Yellow army in the upcoming IPL season.