Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best tournaments in the T20 cricket world. So, undoubtedly, the Playoffs of this competition are very special. Here we are talking about the best bowling figures in IPL Playoffs history.
T20 cricket is generally popular for its batting dominance. So, bowling dominance is always special in any stage of T20 cricket. When we experience top-class bowling efforts in the IPL Playoffs, it shines globally. It becomes really special for the player to put his name in the IPL history book.
Since the beginning of IPL in 2008, we have experienced many games in the Playoffs (including previous knockout stages such as Semi-Finals and Final). However, we have only recently seen two five-wicket hauls in dominating styles.
Best bowling figures in IPL Playoffs/knockout stages
Player (Team) | Nationality | Bowling figures | Opposition | Stage | Venue | Date |
Akash Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) | Indian | 3.3-0-5-5 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eliminator | Chennai | 24 May 2023 |
Mohit Sharma (Gujarat Titans) | Indian | 2.2-0-10-5 | Mumbai Indians | Qualifier 2 | Ahmedabad | 26 May 2023 |
Doug Bollinger (Chennai Super Kings) | Australian | 4-1-13-4 | Deccan Chargers | Semi- Final | DY Patil | 22 April 2010 |
Dhawal Kulkarni (Gujarat Lions) | Indian | 4-1-14-4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Qualifier 1 | Bengaluru | 24 May 2016 |
Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) | Indian | 4-1-14-4 | Delhi Capitals | Qualifier 1 | Dubai (DSC) | 5 November 2020 |
After discussing the best bowling figures in IPL Playoffs, we are talking about the best bowling figures in the IPL Final history. IPL Final is the ultimate stage of the Playoffs, where the winners celebrate with the trophy.
Best bowling figures in IPL Final
Player (Team) | Nationality | Bowling figures | Opposition | Venue | Date |
Anil Kumble (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | Indian | 4-0-16-4 | Deccan Chargers | Johannesburg | 24 May 2009 |
Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings) | Trinidadian | 4-0-42-4 | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata | 26 May 2013 |
Karanveer Singh (Kings XI Punjab) | Indian | 4-0-54-4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru | 1 June 2014 |
Ravichandran Ashwin (Chennai Super Kings) | Indian | 4-0-16-3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai | 28 May 2011 |
Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans) | Indian | 4-0-17-3 | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 29 May 2022 |
