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Harshal Patel completes 100 IPL wickets

By Atrayo Bhattacharya

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100th IPL wicket achieved

Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bangalore achieved his 100th IPL wicket against Lucknow Super Giants and became the joint second-fastest to reach this milestone.

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Tough day against LSG

Harshal had a rough start in his bowling quota, conceding 17 runs in the first over against Marcus Stoinis. Despite picking up two wickets in the last over, RCB couldn't win.

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Joint second-fastest to the milestone

Harshal completed 100 IPL wickets in 81 matches, second only to Lasith Malinga (70). He is the fastest Indian to reach this milestone in terms of innings played (79).

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A look at his IPL numbers

Harshal is the second-highest wicket-taker for RCB with 89 wickets in 69 matches at an average of 22.12. He has taken 101 wickets in 81 IPL matches at an average of 23.23.

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Did you know?

Harshal Patel became the second bowler in IPL history to bowl two maidens in an IPL inning, matching the record of his teammate Mohammed Siraj.

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