Top 8 strongest throwing arms in IPL history

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), all sides need exceptional fielders who should remain alert to take up difficult challenges with ease. T20 cricket is known for moving at a swift pace and in this format batters look to amass runs with rapidity. In that situation, bowling teams expect their fielders to display extraordinary sides to contain their opponents.

The cash-rich league will turn 16 with its 17th season in 2024 and during these years, it saw several fielders who exhibited their talent with exceptional direct hits and saves. Speaking more about it, let’s recall some fielders who stunned their opponents by using their strong arms and performing direct-hit run-outs.

Here are the top 8 strongest throwing arms in IPL history:

8. Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo remained active in the league for 15 years and during this period, he served top teams such as Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Gujarat Lions (GL). During his playing days, he was regarded as one of the greatest players in the league due to his superb all-round skills.

He is the fourth-most successful fielder for Super Kings with 64 catches in 130 games. Bravo’s one of many amazing fielding pieces came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2015 IPL. Defending 148 runs for his side, he displayed alacrity while bowling.

In the 14th over of the game, RCB skipper Kohli stepped out to play a shot against Bravo but the West Indies stalwart fielded the ball and threw it at the striker’s end instantly. The large screens on the ground showed the ball hit the stumps and Kohli fell short of the crease. Bravo’s direct hit became a game-changer as Bangalore’s batting collapsed and capitulated to 124.