Morne Morkel: A Glorious IPL Journey

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Mar 31, 2025

Meet Morne Morkel, The IPL Star

Dive into the IPL journey of Morne Morkel, the towering South African fast bowler.

2009-2010 Season Highlights

Morne's IPL debut with Rajasthan was quiet as he played only 4 games across two seasons with no successes.

2011: The Breakout Year

In 2011, Morkel bagged 13 wickets, marking his best IPL season.

Best Of All in 2012

Morkel's 25 wickets for Delhi further solidified his IPL reputation, also a Purple Cap winning performance.

Consistency in 2014 & 2015

Morkel consistently claimed 12 and 10 wickets in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Impactful 2016 Contributions

He continued to shine in 2016, attaining 10 more noteworthy wickets.

A Legacy of 77 Wickets

Morkel's IPL journey culminated in an awe-inspiring 77 wickets, imprinting his legacy.

Among Top IPL Bowlers

Ranked 42 among all-time IPL bowlers, Morkel leaves a legacy of 77 amazing wickets in his IPL journey.

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