Ashwani Kumar has delivered an outstanding performance in his debut match for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He has taken four wickets in his first game, conceding 24 runs only against Kolkata Knigt Riders (KKR).
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph holds the record for the best bowling figures on IPL debut. In an IPL 2019 match between MI and SRH in Hyderabad on April 6, 2019, Joseph delivered a remarkable spell, claiming six wickets for just 12 runs in 3.4 overs.
Best bowling figures on their debut in IPL
| Player | Team | Wickets | Versus | Match | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A S Joseph | Mumbai Indians | 6/12 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 06/04/2019 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| A J Tye | Gujarat Lions | 5/17 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 14/04/2017 | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| Shoaib Akhtar | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4/11 | Delhi Capitals | 13/05/2008 | Eden Gardens |
| K Cooper | Rajasthan Royals | 4/26 | Punjab Kings | 06/04/2012 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| Ashwani Kumar | MI | 4/24 | KKR | 31/03/2025 | Wankhede Stadium |
| D Wiese | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/33 | Mumbai Indians | 19/04/2015 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
Andrew Tye of Gujarat Lions follows with 5/17 against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Shoaib Akhtar made an impact for Kolkata Knight Riders with figures of 4/11 against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens. Kevon Cooper of Rajasthan Royals also made a strong debut, taking 4/26 against Punjab Kings on April 6, 2012, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Another notable debut performance came from David Wiese, who took 4/33 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians on April 19, 2015, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
