The best bowling figures in IPL history belong to:
🥇 Alzarri Joseph – 6 wickets for 12 runs (6/12)
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Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Opponent: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Date: April 6, 2019
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Overs: 3.4
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Economy: 3.27
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Debut match!
🔥 Fun Facts:
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This was Joseph's IPL debut, making it arguably the most explosive first appearance ever.
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He broke the previous record held by Sohail Tanvir (6/14 in 2008).
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SRH were bowled out for just 96 chasing 137.
🎖️ Honorable Mentions:
| Player |
Figures |
Team |
Year |
| Sohail Tanvir |
6/14 |
Rajasthan Royals |
2008 |
| Adam Zampa |
6/19 |
Rising Pune Supergiant |
2016 |
| Anil Kumble |
5/5 |
RCB |
2009 |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
5/10 |
MI |
2020 |
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