Jeevan Mendis has the best bowling average in the CPL (all-time) — 11.92 (min 120 balls). Computed from every ball bowled in the CPL (all-time) — the top ten below match the official record.
| Player | Bowling Average | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jeevan Mendis | 11.92 | 156 |
| 2. Noor Ahmad | 13.23 | 282 |
| 3. Dale Steyn | 13.42 | 143 |
| 4. Shadab Khan | 13.63 | 264 |
| 5. Usman Tariq | 13.95 | 229 |
| 6. Harry Gurney | 14.69 | 186 |
| 7. Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 14.78 | 426 |
| 8. Sandeep Lamichhane | 16.52 | 461 |
| 9. Imran Tahir | 17.32 | 2045 |
| 10. Fawad Ahmed | 17.48 | 918 |
Jeevan Mendis has the best bowling average in the CPL (all-time) — 11.92 (min 120 balls). Second is Noor Ahmad (13.23), third Dale Steyn (13.42).
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