A Statistical Breakdown of Dwayne Bravo’s Remarkable T20 Career
631 – Bravo retires as the leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket with 631 wickets, 18 ahead of Rashid Khan (613), followed by Sunil Narine (568), Imran Tahir (514), Shakib Al Hasan (492), and Andre Russell (464), reports Live Cricket Score.
Most Wickets in Men’s T20 Cricket
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | 4W | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 582 | 631 | 24.4 | 17.7 | 8.26 | 11 | 5/23 |
| Rashid Khan | 448 | 613 | 18.15 | 16.7 | 6.48 | 15 | 6/17 |
| Sunil Narine | 525 | 568 | 21.36 | 20.9 | 6.12 | 12 | 5/19 |
| Imran Tahir | 411 | 514 | 19.88 | 17.0 | 6.99 | 10 | 5/23 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 444 | 492 | 21.49 | 18.9 | 6.79 | 11 | 6/6 |
| Andre Russell | 523 | 464 | 25.35 | 17.5 | 8.67 | 9 | 5/15 |
129 wickets – Bravo is the all-time leading wicket-taker in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), ahead of Sunil Narine (122) and Imran Tahir (103). He also led the wicket charts in the IPL with 183 wickets before being surpassed by Yuzvendra Chahal (205) and Piyush Chawla (192).
1st to 300, 400, 500, and 600 wickets – Bravo became the first bowler to surpass the 300, 400, 500, and 600 wicket milestones in T20 cricket. By the time he claimed his 600th wicket in August 2022, he was 134 wickets clear of Rashid Khan (466).
322 Death-Over Wickets – As a specialist in the final overs, Bravo claimed a staggering 322 wickets in the last four overs of T20 matches, far ahead of the next best, Chris Jordan (201).
Most Wickets in Death Overs in T20s
| Player | Balls | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 3770 | 5975 | 322 | 18.55 | 11.7 | 9.50 | 1164 |
| Chris Jordan | 2756 | 4393 | 201 | 21.85 | 13.71 | 9.56 | 857 |
| Andre Russell | 2097 | 3475 | 178 | 19.52 | 11.78 | 9.94 | 696 |
| Lasith Malinga | 1959 | 2643 | 176 | 15.01 | 11.13 | 8.09 | 642 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2014 | 2868 | 171 | 16.77 | 11.77 | 8.54 | 797 |
32 wickets – Bravo claimed 32 wickets in IPL 2013, the joint second-most by any bowler in a single T20 tournament, alongside Harshal Patel (IPL 2021). The record is held by Alfonso Thomas and David Payne, each with 33 wickets.
25+ Wickets in Multi-Nation Tournaments – Bravo took 25 or more wickets in a T20 tournament three times (IPL 2013, IPL 2015, CPL 2015), a feat unmatched by any other bowler.
32 Caught-and-Bowled Dismissals – Bravo’s 32 caught-and-bowled dismissals are the highest in T20 cricket, followed by Sunil Narine with 28.
10 Dismissals of Pollard – Bravo dismissed Kieron Pollard 10 times in T20s, the joint-most a bowler has denied a particular batter in the format.
582 Appearances – Bravo’s 582 T20 matches are the second-most in the format, trailing only Kieron Pollard’s 684.
28 Teams – Bravo played for 28 globally, including notable stints with Chennai Super Kings (130 matches) and Trinbago Knight Riders (89 matches).
87 Wickets in 2016 – 2016 Bravo took 87 wickets, the second-most by a bowler in a single year after Rashid Khan’s 96 in 2018.
442 Innings Without a Century – Bravo’s 442 innings without a hundred is the second most in T20 cricket after Shoaib Malik’s 503.
5000 Runs, 300 Wickets, 200 Catches – Bravo is one of four players to achieve the treble of 5000 runs, 300 wickets, and 200 catches in T20 cricket, joining Pollard, Andre Russell, and Mohammad Nabi.
17 Final Wins – Bravo’s 17 final victories are the most by any player in T20 history. His five CPL titles set a tournament record, and he captained teams to four of these wins.
Most Wickets in T20 Finals – Bravo claimed 23 in the T20 tournament finals, the highest by any player, ahead of Wahab Riaz (20) and Ajantha Mendis (19).
Dwayne Bravo’s legacy in T20 cricket is cemented by his extraordinary achievements. As a bowler, all-rounder, and winner, he left an indelible mark on the format.
