IPL 2025: From Jasprit Bumrah To Alzarri Joseph- Top 10 Best Bowling Figures in Indian Premier League History

IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is often regarded as a paradise for batters, but some bowlers have delivered magical spells that turned matches on their heads. Taking a five-wicket haul in a T20 game is rare, but these bowlers went a step further, producing some of the best individual bowling performances in IPL history.

Here's a look at the top 10 best bowling figures in an IPL innings.

1. Alzarri Joseph - 6/12 (MI vs SRH, 2019)

Overs: 3.4
Maidens: 1
Economy: 3.27
Venue: Hyderabad

West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph made a dream IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2019. He ripped through the Sunrisers Hyderabad lineup, taking 6 wickets for just 12 runs, setting the record for the best-ever bowling figures in IPL history.

2. Sohail Tanvir - 6/14 (RR vs CSK, 2008)

Overs: 4
Maidens: 0
Economy: 3.50
Venue: Jaipur

Pakistan's left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir set the early benchmark for bowling in the IPL with a devastating spell against Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural season. His 6/14 remained the best IPL bowling figures for over a decade.

3. Adam Zampa - 6/19 (RPS vs SRH, 2016)

Overs: 4
Maidens: 0
Economy: 4.75
Venue: Visakhapatnam

The only spinner on this list, Adam Zampa stunned Sunrisers Hyderabad with a brilliant spell for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016. His 6/19 remains one of the best performances by a leg-spinner in IPL history.

4. Anil Kumble - 5/5 (RCB vs RR, 2009)

Overs: 3.1
Maidens: 1
Economy: 1.57
Venue: Cape Town

The legendary Anil Kumble showed his class in the 2009 IPL with an astonishing spell of 5/5 against Rajasthan Royals. His incredible economy rate of 1.57 made this performance one of the most economical five-wicket hauls ever.

5. Akash Madhwal - 5/5 (MI vs LSG, 2023)

Overs: 3.3
Maidens: 0
Economy: 1.42
Venue: Chennai

Akash Madhwal was Mumbai Indians' hero in the IPL 2023 playoffs, dismantling Lucknow Super Giants with a spell of 5/5. His sensational economy of 1.42 made this one of the most impactful performances in recent IPL history.

6. Jasprit Bumrah - 5/10 (MI vs KKR, 2022)

Overs: 4
Maidens: 1
Economy: 2.50
Venue: DY Patil Stadium

One of the best T20 bowlers in the world, Jasprit Bumrah produced a magical spell against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022. His 5/10, including a maiden over, proved why he is Mumbai Indians' most lethal weapon.

7. Mohit Sharma - 5/10 (GT vs MI, 2023)

Overs: 2.2
Maidens: 0
Economy: 4.28
Venue: Ahmedabad

In IPL 2023, Mohit Sharma delivered a game-changing spell in the playoffs, claiming 5 wickets for just 10 runs against Mumbai Indians. His performance helped Gujarat Titans reach the final in a dominant fashion.

8. Ishant Sharma - 5/12 (DC vs Kochi, 2011)

Overs: 3
Maidens: 0
Economy: 4.00
Venue: Kochi

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma tore apart the Kochi Tuskers Kerala batting lineup in 2011 with an impressive 5/12. This remains one of the best bowling spells by an Indian pacer in the IPL.

9. Lasith Malinga - 5/13 (MI vs DD, 2011)

Overs: 3.4
Maidens: 1
Economy: 3.54
Venue: Delhi

A true IPL legend, Lasith Malinga was at his destructive best in 2011, producing a stunning spell of 5/13 against Delhi Daredevils. His mastery over yorkers and slower balls made him one of the most feared bowlers in T20 cricket.

10. Ankit Rajpoot - 5/14 (KXIP vs SRH, 2018)

Overs: 4
Maidens: 0
Economy: 3.50
Venue: Hyderabad

Young pacer Ankit Rajpoot announced himself on the big stage in 2018, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad with a fiery spell of 5/14. This remains one of the most underrated bowling performances in IPL history.