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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 3 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 04 Apr 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Bowling

Best Bowling Figures in IPL History: Top Spells from 2008 to IPL 2025

6/12
#1 Record
AS Joseph
6/14
#2 Runner-Up
Sohail Tanvir
6/19
#3 Third
A Zampa
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The race for the Best Bowling Figures is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, Sohail Tanvir leads the historical charts with an incredible 6/0. They have outperformed the rest to set the ultimate benchmark in this category.

🔄 Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 — Post Match Analysis.
Our algorithm analyzed over 100,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2026) to calculate these precise Best Bowling Figures standings.
Record Holder
AS Joseph
6/12
Rank Player Figures Date
#1 AS Joseph 6/12 2019-04-06
#2 Sohail Tanvir 6/14 2008-05-04
#3 A Zampa 6/19 2016-05-10
#4 Anil Kumble 5/5 2009-04-18
#5 Akash Madhwal 5/5 2023-05-24
#6 Jasprit Bumrah 5/10 2022-05-09
#7 MM Sharma 5/10 2023-05-26
#8 Ishant Sharma 5/12 2011-04-27
#9 Lasith Malinga 5/13 2011-04-10
#10 AS Rajpoot 5/14 2018-04-26
#11 MA Wood 5/14 2023-04-01
#12 Andre Russell 5/15 2021-04-13
#13 JP Faulkner 5/16 2013-05-17
#14 Ravindra Jadeja 5/16 2012-04-07
#15 A Mishra 5/17 2008-05-15
#16 AJ Tye 5/17 2017-04-14
#17 Lockie Ferguson 5/17 2020-10-18
#18 Sandeep Sharma 5/18 2024-04-22
#19 Wanindu Hasaranga 5/18 2022-05-08
#20 Wanindu Hasaranga 5/18 2022-05-08

📊 Analysis & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the current leader for Best Bowling Figures?

As of our latest data, Sohail Tanvir holds the top spot with 6/0.

How is the Best Bowling Figures data calculated?

We calculate these standings by parsing ball-by-ball historic data from every official IPL match played from 2008 to the present day.

💡 Key Takeaways
  • AS Joseph leads this record with 6/12.
  • Sohail Tanvir is the runner-up with 6/14.
  • A total of 20 entries appear in this all-time record list.
  • Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.