Explore the Best Spin Attacks in IPL 2025: Find out which team has the most lethal spin attack, ranked based on playing XI spinners, part-time options, current form, IPL track record, wicket-taking ability, and economy rates. Also, see the key backups who can turn matches around in the middle overs.
IPL 2025 Best Spin Attack Ranking
#10 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB Spinners: Krunal Pandya, Suyash Sharma / Swapnil Singh
- RCB’s spin attack is slightly weaker compared to other teams. They might struggle on spin-friendly pitches like Chepauk.
- Krunal Pandya is an economical bowler but has struggled to take wickets in recent IPL seasons.
- Suyash Sharma is a talented young leg-spinner with potential.
- Liam Livingstone adds versatility with his ability to bowl leg-spin to right-handers and off-spin to left-handers.
Backup: Mohit Rathee
#9 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG Spinners: Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Ravi Bishnoi is a genuine wicket-taker with an aggressive leg-spin approach, effective in the middle overs.
- Shahbaz Ahmed is a decent left-arm spinner who can bowl economical spells.
- Aiden Markram is an underrated off-spinner and can provide crucial breakthroughs when needed.
Backup: Manimaran Siddharth
#8 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH Spinners: Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar
- SRH has two attacking leg-spinners, which could be a disadvantage if left-handers dominate the crease.
- Adam Zampa has a decent IPL track record and is a potential match-winner.
- Rahul Chahar is a quality leg-spinner with good form, though his economy rate was a concern last season.
- Abhishek Sharma – A part-time left-arm spinner who can contribute a few overs when needed.
Backup: Kamindu Mendis
#7 Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI Spinners: Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Mitchell Santner – In excellent form, an economical bowler, and a genuine wicket-taker. A big boost for MI.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman is coming off an injury and had a below-par IPL performance in recent years. He was initially unsold but was later signed as a replacement for Allah Ghafar.
- Will Jacks provides an off-spin option but is uncertain in the playing XI.
Backup: Karan Sharma
#6 Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR Spinners: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
- Two foreign spinners from Sri Lanka provide a solid spin attack.
- Wanindu Hasaranga – A quality leg-spinner with a strong IPL record but has injury concerns.
- Maheesh Theekshana – A reliable mystery spinner who can bowl in the powerplay and middle overs.
- iyan Parag – A part-time spinner who can chip in with a few overs when needed.
Backup: Kumar Kartikeya
#5 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS Spinners: Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar
- Yuzvendra Chahal, the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, is a match-winner and a key asset for PBKS.
- Harpreet Brar is a left-arm spinner but his spot in the playing XI is uncertain.
- Glenn Maxwell provides a part-time off-spin option, especially useful in the powerplay.
Backup: Praveen Dubey
#4 Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT Spinners: Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore
- Rashid Khan is one of the best spinners in the world, with a crucial role in middle-overs.
- Washington Sundar has shown improved form but hasn’t been at his best in the last two IPL seasons.
- Sai Kishore is a skilled left-arm spinner but is not a guaranteed starter.
- Glenn Phillips can bowl part-time off-spin if needed.
Backup: Jayant Yadav, Manav Suthar
#3 Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav is one of India’s best wrist-spinners, known for his variations and wicket-taking ability.
- Axar Patel is an economical bowler who can also take crucial wickets.
- The only major concern is the lack of backup spinners in the squad.
#2 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK Spinners: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad
- CSK has a well-rounded spin attack, perfect for the Chepauk pitch.
- Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin bring experience and control.
- Noor Ahmad, a left-arm wrist-spinner, is a mystery bowler who can trouble batsmen.
- Rachin Ravindra can provide additional left-arm spin when required.
Backup: Shreyas Gopal
#1 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR Spinners: Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine
- KKR has the most lethal spin duo, featuring two mystery spinners.
- Varun Chakravarthy is in the form of his life, consistently picking wickets.
- Sunil Narine remains one of the best T20 spinners, using his variations and experience to dominate.
Backup: Anukul Roy
