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Greatest IPL Bowlers of All Time

Lasith Malinga rises above Jasprit Bumrah, and the edge holds. Jasprit Bumrah keeps the better longevity in IPL bowling, 13.1 yrs · 158 matches to 10.1 yrs · 122 matches. Lasith Malinga's bowling strike rate in IPL bowling settles it, 16.63 to 19.42.

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How this ranking was calculated

The list is computed from scorecards, not selected by an AI model. Every player is measured against the same qualified peer population, and the rules below determine the order.

From scorecards to a verdict score

Build the eligible peer population using the selected format, time window and qualification bars.
Calculate every batting or bowling factor directly from the matching scorecards.
Convert each factor to a score against qualified peers, respecting whether higher or lower is better.
Apply the published weights. If a factor is unavailable, it earns no points; its weight is not transferred to that player's recorded factors.
Add the weighted factors to produce the verdict score out of 100, then rank from highest to lowest.

Bowling factors and weights

Compared with 65 bowlers who played at least 60 innings, bowled at least 600 balls and took at least 50 wickets.

Important scoring choices

Longevity: uses the square root of career span in years multiplied by matches selected. Match counts and first/last dates come from playing-XI appearances, so a did-not-bat or did-not-bowl match still counts.

Contribution: total runs or wickets measure output within the selected period.

Editorial scope: this is a transparent judgement model, not an official record table. It does not insert or promote named players.

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