Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 has almost reached its halfway stage and bowlers have found their rhythm. Harshal Patel has been leading the wicket-taking charts so far after the match 22. 

Here's the list of the Top 5 bowlers with most wickets after match 22 of IPL 2021: 

1) Harshal Patel - The Royal Challengers Bangalore's new recruit has taken 17 wickets in 6 games so far. Patel is averaging 12 and struck at a rate of 8.47 so far this season. His economy in 6 innings is 8.50. 

2) Avesh Khan - Delhi Capitals fast bowler is second in the list of leading wicket-takers this season with 12 scalps to his name. He has an average of 13.41 and a strike rate of 11 this season. His economy is 7.31 so far. 

3) Rahul Chahar - The Mumbai Indians' spinner has played just five matches so far and has taken 9 wickets. His average is 15.22 till now and has struck at a rate of 13.33. His economy rate is just 6.85. 

4) Chris Morris - The Rajasthan Royals' star all-rounder has taken 9 wickets in this season at an average of 18 and a strike rate of 12. His economy so far this season is 9. 

5) Deepak Chahar - Chennai Super Kings' new ball specialist has 8 wickets in this season so far. Chahar is averaging 16.87 with the ball and has struck at a rate of 12.75. His economy rate has been 7.94.