In IPL 2024, batsmen dominated the league stage, with 41 scores over 200 runs, the most in any IPL season. Sunrisers Hyderabad set the record for the highest total with 287/3, and Punjab Kings chased 262 in just 18.4 overs. Bowlers also had their moments, with Bumrah’s five-wicket haul being a highlight. Mayank Yadav had a breakout season before an injury cut it short. Mustafizur Rahman and Yuzvendra Chahal also impressed with their excellent bowling.
Here are the IPL 2024: Most Dominant Bowling Spells:
Jasprit Bumrah, 5/21 vs RCB, April 11, 2024
Bumrah’s brilliant five-wicket haul stopped RCB’s batsmen. His accurate seam bowling, including yorkers and bouncers, made it difficult for the RCB players at Wankhede Stadium. Bumrah took key wickets, like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. His 5/21 was the first five-wicket haul against RCB in IPL history.
Sandeep Sharma, 5/18 vs MI, April 22, 2024
Returning from injury, Sandeep Sharma took his best-ever T20 figures of 5/18, leading Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. He destroyed MI’s batting by taking early wickets and finishing with three wickets for just three runs in the final over.
Yash Thakur, 5/30 vs GT, April 7, 2024
Yash Thakur took 5/30 in his first five-wicket haul in IPL, helping Lucknow Super Giants to their first win over Gujarat Titans. Thakur stepped up after Mayank Yadav’s injury, taking key wickets, including Shubman Gill, to seal a 33-run win.
Tushar Deshpande, 4/27 vs SRH, April 28, 2024
Tushar Deshpande’s great bowling with the new ball helped CSK win by 78 runs over Sunrisers Hyderabad. He took 4/27, leaving SRH struggling at 134. His early wickets, including Travis Head and Anmolpreet Singh, set up the victory.
Mayank Yadav, 3/14 vs RCB, April 2, 2024
Mayank Yadav impressed with his fast bowling, dismissing Glenn Maxwell with a 151 kph bouncer and Cameron Green with a ball that hit the top of the stumps. He finished with 3/14 in four overs, including the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 at 156.7 kph. Sadly, an injury ended his season after four games.
Matheesha Pathirana, 4/28 vs MI, April 14, 2024
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana was key in CSK’s 20-run win over Mumbai Indians. He took 4/28, including two quick wickets, to help turn the game after MI’s strong start.
Thangarasu Natarajan, 4/19 vs DC, April 20, 2024
Natarajan’s career-best 4/19 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Delhi Capitals. He controlled the game with his yorkers, including a triple-wicket maiden in the final over.
Mitchell Starc, 4/33 vs MI, May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc redeemed himself with 4/33, helping KKR win by 24 runs against MI. He took key wickets, including Ishan Kishan and Tim David, turning the game in KKR’s favor.
Yuzvendra Chahal, 3/11 vs MI, April 1, 2024
Chahal took 3/11 to stop Mumbai Indians’ recovery. As the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Chahal’s performance helped his team gain an advantage.
Varun Chakravarthy, 3/16 vs DC, April 29, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman, 4/29 vs RCB, March 22, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman led CSK to a winning start in the tournament, taking 4/29 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He took crucial wickets, including Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, leaving RCB in trouble.
Most Dominant Bowling Spells Records & Stats:
| Players | Wickets | Runs | Against | Date/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 21 | RCB | April 11, 2024 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 5 | 18 | MI | April 22, 2024 |
| Yash Thakur | 5 | 30 | GT | April 7, 2024 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 27 | SRH | April 28, 2024 |
| Mayank Yadav | 3 | 14 | RCB | April 2, 2024 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 28 | MI | April 14, 2024 |
| Thangarasu Natarajan | 4 | 19 | DC | April 20, 2024 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 33 | MI | May 3, 2024 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 11 | MI | April 1, 2024 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 16 | DC | April 29, 2024 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 29 | RCB | March 22, 2024 |