Well, you expect the foreign pacers playing in the IPL to work their magic, as each and every one of them has quality. It’s fair to say that pacers mostly deliver when needed the most. In the ongoing match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was the Australian great Mitchell Starc, playing for Delhi Capitals, who showcased his dominance and troubled many batters. Not only him, but in the past, we have also seen some quality pacers completely thump batters with their fiery deliveries. Take a look at the table of the Best Bowling Spells by Overseas Pacers in IPL.
Best bowling spells by overseas pacers in IPL
| Player | Overs | Mdns | Runs Conceded | Wickets Taken | Econ | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3.4 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 3.27 | MI | SRH | Hyderabad | 6 Apr 2019 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 4 | – | 14 | 6 | 3.5 | RR | CSK | Jaipur | 4 May 2008 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | – | 14 | 5 | 3.5 | LSG | DC | Lucknow | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Lasith Malinga | 3.4 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3.54 | MI | DC | Delhi | 10 Apr 2011 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | – | 12 | 5 | 4 | DC | RCB | Dubai | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Andrew Tye | 4 | – | 17 | 5 | 4.25 | Guj Lions | Defunct Supergiant | Rajkot | 14 Apr 2017 |
| James Faulkner | 4 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 4 | RR | SRH | Hyderabad | 17 May 2013 |
| Dimitri Mascarenhas | 4 | – | 25 | 5 | 6.25 | Punjab Kings | Warriors | Mohali | 12 Apr 2012 |
Alzarri Joseph
It was Caribbean pacer Alzarri Joseph who still tops the charts. In 2019, while playing for Mumbai Indians, he delivered an absolutely breathtaking performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, registering the best bowling figures in IPL history by taking 6 wickets while conceding only 12 runs.
Sohail Tanvir
It is rare—in fact, Sohail Tanvir is the only Pakistani pacer on the list. Since the 2009 edition, Pakistan cricketers have been banned from playing in the IPL due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. However, Tanvir made a big impact in 2008 when he played for Rajasthan Royals. That season, he showcased his exceptional bowling skills, taking 6 wickets in 4 overs while conceding just 14 runs against CSK.
Mitchell Starc
Well, there are quite a few pacers surely above Starc who have completely dominated batters in the IPL. However, the most recent one we are talking about is this Australian legend who knows how to make a comeback. Once again, he showed how to decimate batters, this time against the lethal Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL 2025. In fact, playing for Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc became the first DC pacer to pick up a five-wicket haul. The Australian pacer finished with figures of 5 for 35.
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