Batters wow the crowd, but bowlers win you tournaments: Reliving the Top 5 spells in IPL Playoffs
Authored By Umang Bafna
Published: May 15, 2025, 10:52 IST | Updated: May 15, 2025, 10:52 IST
From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohit Sharma, here are the top five spells in IPL Playoffs history featuring Doug Bollinger, Dhawal Kulkarni and Akash Madhwal. Cricket | Photos
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1. Akash Madhwal (Eliminator, 2023)
Former Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Akash Madhwal claimed 5 wickets for just 5 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2023 IPL Eliminator at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His lethal yorkers crushed Lucknow’s hopes and sent Mumbai into Qualifier 2.
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2. Mohit Sharma (Qualifier 2, 2023)
In the very next game, GT’s Mohit Sharma delivered a stunning 5 for 10 spell against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The fierce spell from Mohit halted Mumbai's hopes of playing the final.
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3. Doug Bollinger (2nd Semi-final, 2010)
CSK’s Doug Bollinger ripped through Deccan Chargers with an impressive figure of 4 for 13 in the IPL 2010 second semi-final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
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4. Dhawal Kulkarni (Qualifier 1, 2016)
Gujarat Lions (GL) pacer Dhawal Kulkarni bamboozled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2016 Qualifier 1 game, claiming 4 wickets for 14 runs. This heroic spell went in vain as ABD from Bengaluru won the game for RCB.
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5. Jasprit Bumrah (Qualifier 1, 2020)
Mumbai Indians star pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced 4 for 14 in the IPL 2020 final against Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. He knocked over Delhi batters and helped Mumbai to reach their second consecutive final.
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1. Akash Madhwal (Eliminator, 2023)
Former Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Akash Madhwal claimed 5 wickets for just 5 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2023 IPL Eliminator at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His lethal yorkers crushed Lucknow’s hopes and sent Mumbai into Qualifier 2.
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2. Mohit Sharma (Qualifier 2, 2023)
In the very next game, GT’s Mohit Sharma delivered a stunning 5 for 10 spell against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The fierce spell from Mohit halted Mumbai's hopes of playing the final.
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3. Doug Bollinger (2nd Semi-final, 2010)
CSK’s Doug Bollinger ripped through Deccan Chargers with an impressive figure of 4 for 13 in the IPL 2010 second semi-final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
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4. Dhawal Kulkarni (Qualifier 1, 2016)
Gujarat Lions (GL) pacer Dhawal Kulkarni bamboozled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2016 Qualifier 1 game, claiming 4 wickets for 14 runs. This heroic spell went in vain as ABD from Bengaluru won the game for RCB.
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5. Jasprit Bumrah (Qualifier 1, 2020)
Mumbai Indians star pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced 4 for 14 in the IPL 2020 final against Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Stadium. He knocked over Delhi batters and helped Mumbai to reach their second consecutive final.
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