Top 10 Best Bowling Figures in IPL History
The Indian Premier League is mostly known for big scores and exciting batting, but sometimes bowlers take control and give performances that wow everyone. These special bowling moments are remembered in IPL history because they show how talented and determined some bowlers can be, even when the conditions favor batsmen.
Only a few bowlers have achieved something truly rare in the IPL – taking six wickets in a single match. Alzarri Joseph tops this list with an amazing 6/12 on his debut for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019. Sohail Tanvir did 6/14 in the very first IPL season in 2008, and Adam Zampa grabbed 6/19 in 2016. These performances, along with many other impressive five-wicket hauls, show that even in a format where big hitting dominates, bowlers can change the game all by themselves.
Top 10 Best Bowling Figures in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Team | Figures | Overs | Economy Rate | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alzarri Joseph | Mumbai Indians | 6/12 | 3.4 | 3.27 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2019 |
| 2 | Sohail Tanvir | Rajasthan Royals | 6/14 | 4.0 | 3.50 | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| 3 | Adam Zampa | Rising Pune Supergiants | 6/19 | 4.0 | 4.75 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 |
| 4 | Anil Kumble | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5/5 | 3.1 | 1.57 | Rajasthan Royals | 2009 |
| 5 | Akash Madhwal | Mumbai Indians | 5/5 | 3.3 | 1.42 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2023 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | 5/10 | 4.0 | 2.50 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2022 |
| 7 | Mohit Sharma | Gujarat Titans | 5/10 | 2.2 | 4.28 | Mumbai Indians | 2023 |
| 8 | Ishant Sharma | Deccan Chargers | 5/12 | 3.0 | 4.00 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2011 |
| 9 | Lasith Malinga | Mumbai Indians | 5/13 | 3.4 | 3.54 | Delhi Capitals | 2011 |
| 10 | Andre Russell | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5/15 | 2.0 | 7.50 | Mumbai Indians | 2021 |
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