IPL is one of the most-watched sporting event globally. Best players from around the world come together to play this T20 league. With its inaugural season in 2008, the IPL has grown every year. Let’s look at the top 5 best bowling figures in IPL history.
1. Alzarri Joseph (MI): 3.4-1-12-6
The Mumbai Indians pacer has the best bowling figures in the IPL so far. The West Indian cricketer took 6 wickets in 2019 in a match against SRH. He played only 3 matches before he was ruled out with an injury. I was defending a low total of 136 when the bowler spelt his magic and helped the team win.
2. Sohail Tanvir (RR): 4-0-14-6
In a match against Chennai Super Kings, Sohail Tanvir of Rajasthan ROylas produced one of the best bowling figures in the IPL. He took a 6 wicket haul in his spell which included 17 dot balls. The Pakistani pacer played a single seat of the IPL and took 22 wickets in 11 games.
3. Adam Zampa (RPS): 4-0-19-6
In 2016, Zampa played for the Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL. He took a 6 wicket haul against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He helped RPS restrict SRH to 137 runs for 8 wickets. Although his side lost by just 4 runs, Zampa’s bowling spell was remembered. He played 11 matches in the tournament and picked 19 wickets.
4. Anil Kumble (RCB): 3.1-1-5-5
Anil Kumble is one of the greats of the game of cricket. He has helped the Indian side win many games with his performance with the ball. He featured in the IPL for 3 seasons playing 42 matches and picking 45 wickets. He played for RCB and in a match against RR helped the side win by 75 runs. He took a five-wicket haul while defending a low total of 133 to help the team win.
5. Ishant Sharma (DC) 3-0-12-5
In 2011 Ishant Sharma played for the Deccan Chargers and claimed a five-wicket haul against Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The opposition needed 130 runs to win but succumbed to the explosive bowling by Ishant. Ishant Sharma has taken 72 wickets fro the 89 matches he has played in the IPL.
