Among all the other T20 leagues, the Caribbean Premier League has certainly made its mark as one of the most competitive leagues in the game. With the presence of some big names in the games, the CPL never fails to give some thrilling matches. The 2022 season of the CPL will kick off on August 31.
Ever since it’s inception, CPL has always produced some of the best performances in the T20 format. Notably, the best bowling figures in the history of a T20 game came in a CPL match by Shakib Al Hasan. And in this article, we will cover some good bowling performances and the list of bowlers with the most four wicket haul so far.
5. Migael Pretorius (2 four-wicket hauls) in 10 matches
Taking a 4 wicket haul in a T20 game is a very rare sight. But there are bowlers who know how to take wickets in this format. Migael Pretorius has the joint-fifth most four-wicket hauls in the CPL. He has played just ten games in the 2021 season for the Jamaica Tallawahs. In those games, he has picked up 16 wickets, including two four wicket haul. He ended as the fifth highest wicket-taker in the last season.
4. Kieron Pollard (3 four-wicket haul) in 92 matches
Kieron Pollard is known for his powerful batting and hard-hitting in the T20 format. But he is also a more than useful bowler who can chip in with a couple of good overs in the middle. The all-rounder is a very smart cricketer and knows what the batsmen are thinking. That is why he is on this list. Pollard has picked up 56 wickets in 92 games at an economy of 7.82. He has also taken three four-wicket hauls with a big figure of 4/16.
3. David Wiese (3 four-wicket hauls) in 18 matches
David Wiese is one of the most underrated all-rounders in the game. He is also among the most successful bowlers in the CPL. Wiese has played for Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St Lucia Kings in the CPL between 2015 to 2021. However, he has done something remarkable during his short career. Wiese has picked up 23 wickets in 18 games, at an average of 21.39 and has taken three 4wicket hauls. In fact, all those are indeed five-wicket haul. In just 18 games, he has taken three fifers in the CPL.
2. Ravi Rampaul (4 four-wicket hauls) in 49 matches
Ravi Rampaul is ranked second on this list. He made his CPL debut in 2014 and has been a regular member of the league. So far, the pacer has played for the Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders in his CPL career and is a regular performer. Ravi has played 49 games so far and taken 66 wickets at an economy rate of 8.11. In his career, he has also taken four or more wickets four times, with a best figure of 4/15.
1. DJ Bravo (6 four-wicket haul) in 89 matches
DJ Bravo is certainly among the best bowlers in the shorter format. He is the only bowler with over 600 T20 wickets and is also leading this chart. Bravo’s CPL experience includes stints with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trinbago Knight Riders, and Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel. In 89 games, he has taken 114 wickets, which is the most in the CPL. Bravo has also taken four or more wickets six times in total, with a best figure of 5/23.
List of Bowlers with Most Four wicket Haul in CPL
| Player | Span | M | Wkts | BBI | Four Wicket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Bravo | 2013-2021* | 89 | 114 | 5/23 | 6 times |
| Ravi Rampaul | 2014-2021* | 49 | 66 | 4/15 | 4 times |
| David Wiese | 2015-2021* | 18 | 23 | 5/25 | 3 times |
| Kieron Pollard | 2013-2021* | 92 | 56 | 4/16 | 3 times |
| Migael Pretorius | 2021-2021 | 10 | 16 | 4/32 | 2 times |
| Hayden Walsh | 2018-2021* | 27 | 30 | 5/19 | 2 times |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 2015-2018 | 27 | 33 | 4/10 | 2 times |
| Raymon Reifer | 2013-2021* | 48 | 46 | 5/20 | 2 times |
| Kesrick Williams | 2016-2021* | 61 | 77 | 4/24 | 2 times |
| Sohail Tanvir | 2014-2020 | 59 | 68 | 5/3 | 2 times |