Best IPL bowling returns for an uncapped player
5/5 - Akash Madhwal (MI) vs LSG, Chennai, 2023
5/14 - Ankit Rajpoot (KXIP) vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2018
5/20 - Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) vs DC, Abu Dhabi, 2020
5/25 - Umran Malik (SRH) vs GT, Mumbai WS, 2022
- Akash Madhwal (MI) vs LSG, Chennai, 2023: Madhwal, a 21-year-old fast bowler from Rajasthan, took 5 wickets for 5 runs in 4 overs to help Mumbai Indians defeat Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 Eliminator. He bowled with great control and accuracy, and he was able to extract good pace and bounce from the Chennai pitch. Madhwal’s performance was a major factor in Mumbai’s victory, and it showed that he has the potential to be a star in the IPL.
- Ankit Rajpoot (KXIP) vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2018: Rajpoot, a 24-year-old left-arm fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh, took 5 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs to help Kings XI Punjab defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2018. He bowled with great discipline and consistency, and he was able to get the ball to swing both ways. Rajpoot’s performance was a major factor in Kings XI Punjab’s victory, and it showed that he has the potential to be a top bowler in the IPL.
- Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) vs DC, Abu Dhabi, 2020: Chakaravarthy, a 29-year-old leg-spinner from Tamil Nadu, took 5 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs to help Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2020. He bowled with great mystery and deception, and he was able to get the ball to turn both ways. Chakaravarthy’s performance was a major factor in Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory, and it showed that he has the potential to be a world-class bowler in the IPL.
- Umran Malik (SRH) vs GT, Mumbai WS, 2022: Malik, a 22-year-old fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, took 5 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs to help Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022. He bowled with great pace and aggression, and he was able to get the ball to swing and seam. Malik’s performance was a major factor in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s victory, and it showed that he has the potential to be a star in the IPL.