The IPL final is one of the most prominent cricketing events. Cricket fans worldwide will eagerly await an exciting contest between two franchises fighting for one of the biggest prizes in T20 franchise cricket. Though batters dominate the T20 format, bowlers play a vital role in deciding a team’s fortunes in the all-important match in the IPL.
From Anil Kumble to Hardik Pandya, there have been outstanding bowling performances in the IPL title clash. Some of these bowlers have helped cricket fans claim exciting rewards at online cricket betting sites during the IPL. This blog will look at the best bowling figures in an IPL final.
Top 5 Best Bowling Figures in IPL Finals
Only three players have managed a four-wicket haul in the history of IPL finals. Anil Kumble is the first player to do so, while Dwayne Bravo and Karanveer Singh are the two other bowlers. These three would have delighted cricket fans who backed them at an IPL betting site to excel in the final.
Here are the five best bowling figures in IPL finals:
Anil Kumble – 4/16 vs Deccan Chargers (IPL 2009 Final)
Opening the bowling in the IPL 2010 final, Kumble took four wickets for 16 runs in four overs. He removed Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist in the powerplay and took the key wickets of Andrew Symonds, Rohit Sharma, and Venugopal Rao. However, Kumble’s four-wicket haul was in vain as RCB fell short by six runs in Johannesburg.
Dwayne Bravo – 4/42 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2013 Final)
Dwayne Bravo produced a stellar bowling performance in the death overs of the IPL 2013 final at Eden Gardens. The legendary cricketer broke a 48-run stand between Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu. He took three more wickets, including two in the 20th over, to finish with 4/42 and restrict Mumbai Indians to 148/9. However, like Kumble, Bravo and his team finished runners-up, as the Mumbai outfit went on to win their maiden title.
Karanveer Singh – 4/54 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2014 Final)
Karanveer Singh is the only uncapped cricketer to have a four-wicket haul in an IPL final. The former Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings, spinner took the crucial wickets of Gautam Gambhir, Yusuf Pathan, and Manish Pandey in the IPL 2014 title clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, he had conceded 54 runs, which became crucial as the Knight Riders lifted the title after chasing down 200 runs with three balls to spare.
Ravichandran Ashwin – 3/16 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 2011 Final)
Ravichandran Ashwin’s double strike in the powerplay saw CSK put one hand on the trophy in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first, the then MS Dhoni-led CSK scored 205/5 in 20 overs. Ashwin opened the bowling and removed Chris Gayle in the fourth ball. He got the wicket of Mayank Agarwal in the third over. Daniel Vettori was his third victim as CSK lifted their second IPL title, thanks mainly to Ashwin’s 3/16.
Hardik Pandya – 3/17 vs Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2022 Final)
All-rounder Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans from the front in the IPL 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals. After batting first, the Royals had made a decent start. Hardik brought himself on and left the Royals reeling at 94/5. The Titans skipper got the key wickets of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Shimron Hetmyer. The inaugural champions never recovered and posted 130, which the Titans chased down with 11 balls to spare. Hardik was the Player of the Match for his three wickets and 34 runs.
