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Shoaib Akhtar to Ashwani Kumar: Players with the best bowling figures on IPL debut
These are the bowlers who made an incredible impression on their IPL debut and ended up taking a massive number of wickets
Last Updated on - April 1, 2025 10:56 AM IST
Shoaib Akhtar to Ashwani Kumar: Players with the best bowling figures on IPL debut
1. Alzarri Joseph – 6/12
The former Mumbai Indians seamer bowled a terrific spell on debut for them against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2019 IPL season. Joseph’s incredible spell massively helped the Mumbai-based franchise in defending the target of 137 as they bundled out the opposition for just 96 runs.
2. Andrew Tye – 5/17
The former Gujarat Lions seamer took a highly impressive 5-wicket haul on debut against the Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2107 season of IPL. Tye’s sensational bowling effort saw his team restrict the opposition to the total of 171/8 after 20 overs.
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3. Shoaib Akhtar – 4/11
The former Kolkata Knight Riders pacer made a fantastic debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2008 IPL season against the Delhi Daredevils. Akhtar’s amazing spell helped his team in bundling out the Delhi-based franchise for just 110 runs.
4. Ashwani Kumar – 4/24
The Mumbai Indians pacer bowled a fantastic spell on debut against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 IPL season. Ashwani’s brilliant four-wicket haul massively helped his side in bundling out the opposition for just 116 runs.
5. Kevon Cooper – 4/26
The former Rajasthan Royals pacer bowled a fantastic spell on debut against the Kings XI Punjab in the 2012 season of IPL. Cooper’s four-wicket haul helped his side in restricting the opposition to the total of 160/9 while chasing the target of 192.