India- IPL runs
- 35
- Average
- 11.67
- Strike rate
- 74.5
- Highest
- 8
Career
Anil Kumble was a legspinner who did not turn the ball a great deal and did not need to. He bowled quicker than most wrist spinners, extracted steep bounce from his height, and relied on accuracy, topspin and subtle variations in pace to take more Test wickets than any other Indian bowler.
In 1999 he took all ten wickets in an innings against Pakistan at Delhi, one of only three instances in Test history. His durability was equally notable: he bowled long spells in unhelpful conditions for two decades, and once bowled with a broken jaw strapped up in Antigua.
He captained India briefly in Tests, later coached the national side, and has held senior roles in cricket administration and officiating committees.
Highlights
- Took all ten wickets in a Test innings against Pakistan in 1999
- India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket
- Bowled with a fractured jaw during a Test in Antigua in 2002
- Captained and later coached the India men's team
Overview
What the figures show
45 IPL wickets, taken between 2008 and 2010, are the substance of Anil Kumble's tournament record.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the only franchise on the record, 2008 to 2010. That is a wicket every 21 balls. Set against the 101 bowlers here with 300 IPL balls or more, an economy rate of 6.58 is cheaper than their 8.17 median.
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 41 | 55 | 893 | 110* | 18.22 | 40.1 | 1 | 2 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 29 | 16 | 108 | 24 | 9.00 | 42.5 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 42 | 17 | 35 | 8 | 11.67 | 74.5 | 0 | 0 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Questions
About Anil Kumble
How many IPL runs has Anil Kumble scored?
Anil Kumble has scored 35 runs in the IPL across 3 seasons, averaging 11.67 at a strike rate of 74.47. The highest score is 8.
How many IPL wickets has Anil Kumble taken?
Anil Kumble has taken 45 IPL wickets at an economy rate of 6.58 and an average of 23.51.
Which IPL teams has Anil Kumble played for?
Anil Kumble has appeared for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
What is Anil Kumble's playing style?
Anil Kumble is a right-hand bat who bowls legbreak googly, listed as a bowler.
Did Anil Kumble take ten wickets in an innings?
Yes. He took 10 for 74 against Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi in 1999, one of only three ten-wicket innings hauls in Test history.
What type of bowler was Anil Kumble?
A right-arm legspinner, though an unusual one — he bowled at a notably brisk pace for a wrist spinner and relied more on bounce, topspin and accuracy than on side spin.
Why is Anil Kumble called Jumbo?
The nickname is commonly attributed to the heaviness of his deliveries off the pitch and to his height, which generated bounce other legspinners could not.
Is Anil Kumble India's leading Test wicket-taker?
Yes, he retired as India's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, a record he still holds.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.