IPL 2025 suspended: Top 5 best bowling figures so far in the tournament

Two bowlers have picked five-wicket hauls in IPL 2025 so far.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has observed a halt as it has been suspended following 57 games. The Board of Cricket for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended IPL 2025 with immediate effect on Friday, May 9, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor by Indian Armed Forces. BCCI took the step for the safety of players.

Undoubtedly, IPL 2025 was dominated by batters as many teams posted mammoth totals on the scoreboard on numerous occasions. Crossing 200+ totals was a common thing for teams throughout the season. However, some bowlers also delivered dashing performances in some games.

So far, two bowlers have claimed five-wicket hauls in IPL 2025. Also, 13 bowlers have captured four-wicket hauls. Many bowlers grabbed the spotlight in many encounters during the 57 completed games of the league. On that note, let’s glance at top five best bowling figures so far in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 suspended: Top 5 best bowling figures so far in the tournament

5. Jasprit Bumrah(MI) – 4/22 vs LSG

Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah grabs the fifth spot on this list with his figures of 4/22 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In the 45th match of the season at the Wankhede Stadium, the right-arm pacer grabbed a four-wicket haul against Rishabh Pant & Co.

Batting first, MI piled up a mammoth 215/7. Later, Bumrah dismantled LSG batters with his impeccable bowling attack. His teammate Trent Boult also clinched three scalps. MI bundled out LSG for 161 in the second innings to steal victory by 54 runs.

4. Noor Ahmad – 4/18 vs MI

Noor Ahmad is the joint-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2025 so far with a total of 20 wickets. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner also picked a fabulous four-wicket haul at the start of the tournament.

In the third match of IPL 2025 between CSK and MI, the left-arm spinner captured four wickets for 18 runs in the first innings. With Ahmad’s heroics, CSK restricted MI to 155/9 in the first innings and later won the clash by four wickets. Ahmad won the Player of the Match (POTM) award for his excellent bowling show.

3. Mohammed Siraj – 4/17 vs SRH

Mohammed Siraj became part of Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025. The GT pacer also picked a stunning four-wicket haul in a clash. The GT pacer clinched four wickets for 17 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 19th match of the season.

GT opted to bowl first in the clash. Siraj led from the front to dismantle SRH batters. The Shubman Gill & Co. halted the home team SRH for 152/8 in the first innings. Later, GT chased down the target by seven wickets. Siraj won the POTM award for his brilliant bowling show.

2. Hardik Pandya – 5/36 vs LSG

MI skipper Hardik Pandya occupies the second place with his five-wicket haul against LSG. The MI all-rounder clinched five wickets for 36 runs in the 16th match of IPL 2025. With Pandya’s efforts, the visitors MI halted LSG to 203/8 in the first innings. These figures of 5/36 are also the best by a captain in the tournament’s history.

However, Pandya’s efforts went in vain as MI failed to chase down the 204-run target later. They could only reach 191/5 in the second innings as LSG stole a victory by 12 runs in the thrilling game.

1. Mitchell Starc – 5/35 vs SRH

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc steals the top spot on this list with his five-wicket haul in the 10th match of IPL 2025. The Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer hunted five wickets for 35 runs against SRH. Pat Cummins-led SRH opted to bat first in the match. However, they struggled to cope with Starc’s stunning spell.

The left-arm pacer dismissed three batters in the powerplay overs to give a big blow to Pat Cummins & Co. SRH were bowled out for just 163 in the first innings. Later, Faf du Plessis stormed a fifty to power DC to an easy victory by seven wickets. Starc, who became the centre of attraction in the clash, also won the Player of the Match award later.

(All stats updated till 11th May, 2025)

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