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Top Fast-Bowling Captains' Performances That Rules The IPL Record-Books

Kaushik Kashyap

Pat Cummins for SRH. [Source - IPL/x.com]Pat Cummins for SRH. [Source - IPL/x.com]

Pat Cummins continues to shine both as a fast bowler and a leader. Be it in the IPL or while representing Australia in international cricket, Cummins always leaves his mark in the biggest stage.

Known for setting unique records, the 31-year-old achieved another milestone in the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals by registering the fourth-best bowling figures by a pacer captain in IPL history.

His performance joins an elite list of illustrious names, showcasing his impact and consistency to stand hand in hand with some of the best in the business. On that occasion, let's go through the list of top four best bowling figures by a fast bowling captain in the IPL.

4. Pat Cummins - 3/19 vs DC, 2025

Pat Cummins bowled a sensational spell of 3 for 19 against Delhi Capitals in a must-win home game in IPL 2025, recording the fourth-best bowling figures by a fast-bowling captain in IPL. Opening the attack, Cummins led from the front, dismantling Delhi’s top-order all alone and putting Sunrisers Hyderabad in a commanding position after electing to bowl first.

3. Hardik Pandya - 3/17 vs RR, 2022

The big man, Hardik Pandya, undoubtedly features on the list as a fast-bowling all-rounder and captain of an IPL-winning team. His bowling performance for Gujarat Titans in the 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad was nothing less than magical that went on to be a match-defining spell. He took three crucial wickets, including Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler, the two batting pillars of the Royals, powering the Titans to their maiden title in their debut season.

2. Shane Watson - 3/13 vs SRH, 2014

Legendary all-rounder and one of the finest overseas players in IPL history, Shane Watson, ranks second on this illustrious list. Leading Rajasthan Royals, Watson delivered a brilliant spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad back in 2014. The star-all-rounder broke the momentum by dismissing the dangerous Shikhar Dhawan, triggering a collapse. RR eventually restricted SRH to a low total, with Watto finishing an impactful spell with 3/13 figures.

1. Hardik Pandya - 5/36 vs LSG, 2025

Hardik Pandya returns to the top of the list for the best bowling figures by a fast-bowling captain in IPL history. The Mumbai Indians skipper produced a record-breaking spell of 5/36 in four overs against Lucknow Super Giants away from home in IPL 2025. His remarkable performance put a break on Lucknow’s explosive batting, helping restrict them to a competitive 203 and showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion in the times of adversity.