Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Wednesday jumped over legendary Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The veteran spinner is the only Indian bowler to pick more than 170 wickets in the cash-rich league. 

He accomplished this landmark during his side's match against Punjab Kings in Guwahati.

Having played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) before Rajasthan Royals, Chahal has picked up 171 wickets in 133 matches at an average of 21.58 with an economy rate of 7.62. His best bowling figures in the league are 5/40.

Malinga, who represented Mumbai Indians (MI) for his entire career in IPL from 2009-19, has taken 170 wickets in 122 matches at an average of 19.79 and an economy rate of 7.14. His best bowling figures are 5/13.

The leading wicket-taker in the league's history is Dwayne Bravo. The Chennai Super Kings and West Indies all-rounder has taken a total of 183 wickets in 161 matches at an average of 23.82 and an economy rate of 8.38. His best bowling figures in the league are 4/22. Two other notable players behind Bravo, Chahal and Malinga are, Amit Mishra (166 wickets) and Ravichandran Ashwin (159).