IPL Record: Top 10 Bowlers who picked most wickets in an IPL match

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is slated to begin on March 22. The shorter format of the game benefits hitters more than bowlers. Regardless, here are some of the bowlers who made history by taking the most wickets in an IPL encounter.

Bowlers to take most wickets in a single IPL match

Alzarri Joseph

West Indies speedster Alzarri Joseph leads the way. He took six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad while playing for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2019 season. He took six wickets, surrendering 12 runs in 3.4 overs.

Sohail Tanvir

Pakistani sprinter Sohail Tanvir is second on the list. During the first season in 2008, he took six wickets for the Rajasthan Royals against the Chennai Super Kings. He gave up 14 runs in four overs during his six-wicket haul.

Adam Zampa

The Australian star is also included in the tally for his bowling performance in 2016. He took six wickets for the Supergiants against Sunrisers Hyderabad, allowing 19 runs in his four-over session.

Anil Kumble

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble is also included on the list. He took five wickets against RR while playing for RCB in the IPL 2009 season. He surrendered five runs in his 3.1 overs.

Akash Madhwal

Akash Madhwal also adds five wickets for MI. He accomplished this achievement in the IPL 2023 during a match versus LSG. He allowed five runs in 3.3 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, an Indian speedster, is also on the list. During the 2022 match against KKR, MI’s speedster took five wickets in four overs.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Mahipal Sharma also contributes to the total, having conceded 10 runs in 2.2 overs. He was playing for Gujarat Titans and scored a fifer against Mumbai Indians.

Isht Sharma

During the 2011 IPL season, Ishant Sharma bowled for the Deccan Chargers and conceded 12 runs in three overs against Kochi.

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan speed phenomenon, is also on the list, having pulled up a fifer while playing for MI against the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL 2011. He allowed 13 runs in 3.4 overs, including a maiden over.