IPL all-time leaderboard · 2007/08 → 2025 · 1,169 matches · 18 seasons
Best middle-overs economy (overs 7–15)
Lowest bowling economy rate in the middle overs (7–15) across IPL career. Minimum 15 legal deliveries in middle overs.
All-time career (2007/08 – 2025)
| # | Player | Middle econ (RPO) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T HendersonRR | 4.33 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 2 | CJ McKayMI | 4.67 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 3 | GH VihariDCSRH | 4.67 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 4 | T ThusharaCSK | 4.83 | 36 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 5 | A FlintoffCSK | 5.33 | 36 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 6 | GHS GartonRCB | 5.33 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 7 | DJ ThornelyMI | 5.71 | 42 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 8 | DP VijaykumarDECCAN-CHARGERS | 5.75 | 24 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 9 | PH SolankiCSK | 5.75 | 24 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 10 | M ManhasCSKDCPUNE-WARRIORS-INDIA | 6.00 | 42 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 11 | MA WoodCSKLSG | 6.00 | 54 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 12 | SSB MagalaCSK | 6.00 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 13 | WA MotaPBKS | 6.00 | 60 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 14 | MJ ClarkePUNE-WARRIORS-INDIA | 6.09 | 66 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 15 | AD MascarenhasPBKSRR | 6.10 | 126 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 16 | SE BondKKR | 6.14 | 42 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 17 | KA MaharajRR | 6.20 | 30 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 18 | R RampaulRCB | 6.20 | 60 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 19 | J BothaDCKKRRR | 6.24 | 432 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 20 | RE van der MerweDCRCB | 6.24 | 348 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 21 | DE BollingerCSK | 6.29 | 42 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 22 | J YadavDCGTMI | 6.32 | 228 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 23 | MF MaharoofDC | 6.32 | 168 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 24 | Sohail TanvirRR | 6.32 | 19 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 25 | DJM ShortRR | 6.33 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
Per-season view
| # | Player | Middle econ (RPO) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat CumminsSRH | 6.40 | 60 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 2 | Sunil NarineKKR | 6.47 | 180 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 3 | Sandeep SharmaRR | 6.67 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 4 | Jofra ArcherRR | 6.67 | 54 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 5 | Jasprit BumrahMI | 6.83 | 72 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 6 | Spencer JohnsonCSK | 7.00 | 18 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 7 | Madhav TiwariDC | 7.13 | 48 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 8 | Jason HolderGT | 7.23 | 186 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 9 | Jamie OvertonCSK | 7.31 | 96 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 10 | Shashank SinghPBKS | 7.38 | 48 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 11 | Varun ChakaravarthyKKR | 7.46 | 210 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 12 | Mitchell SantnerMI | 7.50 | 60 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 13 | Prince YadavLSG | 7.56 | 96 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 14 | Jacob DuffyRCB | 7.56 | 54 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
| 15 | Akeal HoseinCSK | 7.58 | 72 legal deliveries in middle overs (overs 7–16) |
Season 2026 · 15 qualifying players · Source: Cricsheet (CC BY 3.0) · CricketStudio SETU aggregation
Season leaders
Who topped this leaderboard in each IPL season. Full season breakdown at across-seasons →
| Season | Leader | Middle econ (RPO) | Season hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pat Cummins | 6.40 | Full 2026 → |
| 2025 | JJ Bumrah | 4.89 | Full 2025 → |
| 2024 | Abhishek Sharma | 6.00 | Full 2024 → |
| 2023 | N Rana | 5.40 | Full 2023 → |
| 2022 | Mohsin Khan | 4.89 | Full 2022 → |
| 2021 | Imran Tahir | 4.00 | Full 2021 → |
| 2020/21 | JJ Bumrah | 5.09 | Full 2020/21 → |
| 2019 | SN Thakur | 5.50 | Full 2019 → |
| 2018 | L Ngidi | 4.50 | Full 2018 → |
| 2017 | LH Ferguson | 3.17 | Full 2017 → |
| 2016 | Ankit Sharma | 5.75 | Full 2016 → |
| 2015 | J Yadav | 3.80 | Full 2015 → |
| 2014 | Ankit Sharma | 5.33 | Full 2014 → |
| 2013 | SP Narine | 4.61 | Full 2013 → |
| 2012 | AA Jhunjhunwala | 4.33 | Full 2012 → |
| 2011 | R Sharma | 5.44 | Full 2011 → |
| 2009/10 | JD Unadkat | 4.00 | Full 2009/10 → |
| 2009 | AB Dinda | 2.00 | Full 2009 → |
| 2007/08 | SR Watson | 5.40 | Full 2007/08 → |
Sources & methodology
- Derived from the canonical IPL historical SETU snapshot — ball-by-ball records sourced from Cricsheet under CC BY 3.0. 1,169 matches across 18 seasons (2007/08 → 2025).
- Sample-size floor (doctrine §3.1): Minimum 15 legal deliveries in middle overs. Claims below this floor are excluded.
- IPL 2026: live season data surfaced separately at /season/ipl-2026. Some aspects (fastest-fifty, fastest-hundred, most-maidens, hat-tricks) are IPL 2026 only.