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Most Wickets in IPL in One Match
Alzarri Joseph holds the IPL record for the most wickets taken in a single match, with figures of 6/12 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Other standout single-match hauls include Sohail Tanvir (6/14) and Adam Zampa (6/19). Rankings use wickets first; when two spells have the same wickets, fewer runs conceded ranks higher. Below is the full list of the best bowling figures in IPL history (per innings).
Updated 13th April 2026
Most Wickets in a Single IPL Match (Best Bowling Figures)
| PLAYER | WKTS | RUNS | OVERS | MAIDENS | OPPONENT | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alzarri Joseph | 6 | 12 | 3.4 | 0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | 5 Apr 2019 |
Sohail Tanvir | 6 | 14 | 4 | 0 | Chennai Super Kings | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 3 May 2008 |
Adam Zampa | 6 | 19 | 4 | 0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 9 May 2016 |
Anil Kumble | 5 | 5 | 3.1 | 0 | Rajasthan Royals | Newlands, Cape Town | 17 Apr 2009 |
Akash Madhwal | 5 | 5 | 3.3 | 0 | Lucknow Super Giants | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | 23 May 2023 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai | 8 May 2022 |
Mohit Sharma | 5 | 10 | 2.2 | 0 | Mumbai Indians | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 25 May 2023 |
Ishant Sharma | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | Nehru Stadium, Kochi | 26 Apr 2011 |
Lasith Malinga | 5 | 13 | 3.4 | 0 | Delhi Capitals | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 9 Apr 2011 |
Ankit Rajpoot | 5 | 14 | 4 | 0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | 25 Apr 2018 |
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FAQs
What is the record for most wickets in one IPL match?
Alzarri Joseph took 6 wickets in a single IPL innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad, among the best figures in the league.
What are the best bowling figures in IPL?
The leading single-innings figures include 6/12, 6/14, and 6/19 (wickets/runs format).