West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph holds the record for the best bowling figures in IPL history. Joseph took 6 wickets and conceded just 12 runs against Team Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on 6th April 2019.
Since the inaugural season of the Indian T20 League, there have been some mind-blowing bowling figures and performances over the last 16 years. The bowlers have shown great skills to outfox the batters and produced special bowling spells to tilt the game in their team’s favor. Who will join this elite list of top bowling spells in the 2024 IPL season.
Best Bowling Figures in IPL 2024
RR's Sandeep Sharma has the best bowling figures in IPL 2024. He took 5/18 against MI in Match 38 of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. MI's Jasprit Bumrah is second with 5/21 against RCB and LSG's Yash Thakur is third with 5/30 against GT.
- Sandeep Sharma (RR) vs MI - 5/18
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI) vs RCB - 5/21
- Yash Thakur (LSG) vs GT - 5/30
- T Natarajan (SRH) vs DC - 4/19
- Tushar Deshpande (CSK) vs SRH - 4/27
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK) vs MI - 4/28
- Mustafizur Rahman (CSK) vs RCB - 4/29
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) vs SRH - 4/29
- Mitchell Starc (KKR) vs MI - 4/33
- R Sai Kishore (GT) vs PBKS - 4/33
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Top Bowling Spells in IPL History
1) Alzarri Joseph (MI): 6 wickets for 12 runs (vs SRH, 2019)
This is a remarkable performance because it was Joseph’s first game in the competition, and Mumbai were defending a total of just 137 runs. He dismissed David Warner and Vijay Shankar in the first two overs. In his third over, Joseph got Deepak Hooda and Rashid Khan out. In his final over, he removed Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Siddharth Kaul to register the best figures in the IPL tournament’s history.
2) Sohail Tanvir (RR): 6 wickets for 14 runs (vs CSK, 2008)
Although Sohail Tanvir played only the inaugural edition of the Indian T20 League, he made his mark in the tournament. Playing for the eventual champions Rajasthan, Tanvir took 6 wickets by giving away just 12 runs against Chennai at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. He won the Purple Cap in 2008, grabbing 22 wickets in 11 matches, and held the best bowling record for 11 years.
3) Adam Zampa (RPS): 6 wickets for 19 runs (vs SRH, 2016)
On 10th May 2016, Adam Zampa registered the third and final 6-wicket haul in Indian T20 League history. Playing for Pune against Hyderabad, he took 6 wickets, conceding just 19 runs. Zampa is the only spinner to take a 6-wicket haul in the Indian T20 League. Despite his brilliant bowling, Pune couldn’t chase the target of 138 and lost by 4 runs.
4) Anil Kumble (RCB): 5 wickets for 5 runs (vs RR, 2009)
On 18th April 2009, Anil Kumble, India’s highest wicket taker, was at his absolute best against Rajasthan on a damp Newlands surface. The Rajasthan batters failed to tackle Kumble and got all out for just 58 runs. He conceded only 5 runs in 3.1 overs and dismissed Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shane Warne, Munaf Patel, and Kamran Khan.
5) Akash Madhwal (MI): 5 wickets for 5 runs (vs LSG, 2023)
Rookie pacer Akash Madhwal is 5th on the list of best bowling figures in the Indian T20 League. The Mumbai speedster gave away only 5 runs in just 3.3 overs and dismissed Lucknow's Mankad, Badoni, Pooran, Bishnoi, and Mohsin in the process. His efforts means Mumbai won the match by 81 runs and move to the Qualifier 2.
Top 10 Bowlers with Best Bowling Figures in IPL
As the 17th edition of the mega T20 league started on 22nd March 2024, let us look at the top bowling performances that have managed to enter the record books and register their name in the league’s rich history.
| Player | Bowling Figures | Team | Against | Year |
| Alzarri Joseph | 6/12 | Mumbai | Hyderabad | 2019 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 6/14 | Rajasthan | Chennai | 2008 |
| Adam Zampa | 6/19 | Pune | Hyderabad | 2016 |
| Anil Kumble | 5/5 | Bangalore | Rajasthan | 2009 |
| Akash Madhwal | 5/5 | Mumbai | Lucknow | 2023 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5/10 | Mumbai | Kolkata | 2022 |
| Mohit Sharma | 5/10 | Gujarat | Mumbai | 2023 |
| Ishant Sharma | 5/12 | Deccan | Kochi | 2011 |
| Lasith Malinga | 5/13 | Mumbai | Delhi | 2011 |
| Mark Wood | 5/14 | Lucknow | Delhi | 2023 |
FAQs
Who has the best bowling figures in IPL 2024?
RR's Sandeep Sharma has the best bowling figures in IPL 2024. He took 5 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs against Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on 22nd April 2024.
Who has the best bowling figures in IPL history?
Mumbai’s Alzarri Joseph has the best bowling figure in the IPL. Playing his first match, he took 6 wickets for 12 runs in his 3.4 overs against Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on 6th April 2019.
Who has the worst bowling figures in IPL history?
Gujarat's Mohit Sharma registered the worst bowling figures in IPL. On 24th April 2024, he conceded 73 runs without any wicket in his 4 overs against Delhi Capitals.
Which bowlers have taken 6 wickets in IPL?
Alzarri Joseph, Sohail Tanvir and Adam Zampa are the only three bowlers to take 6 wickets in one spell in IPL. Alzarri took in 2019, Tanvir in 2008 and Zampa in 2016.
Which bowler has the lowest economy in IPL?
Sunil Narine is the best bowler in terms of economy rate in IPL. In 172 matches played, Narine has an economy rate of just 6.73. Also, he has taken 176 wickets at an average of 25.40.
Who is the king of swing bowling in the IPL?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is known as the king of swing bowling in the IPL. His ability to swing the new ball both ways has troubled the best of batters in world cricket. He has taken 178 wickets in the Indian T20 League at an average of 26.81.
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