In IPL 2024, the league stage was dominated by batsmen. The 200-run mark was crossed 41 times, the most in any IPL season. Sunrisers Hyderabad set the record for the highest total with 287/3, while Punjab Kings chased 262 in 18.4 overs. Bowlers also shined, with Bumrah’s five-wicket haul standing out. Mayank Yadav had a breakout season before an injury cut it short. Mustafizur Rahman and Yuzvendra Chahal also impressed with great spells.

Here Are The Top Game-Changing Spells Of IPL 2024:

Jasprit Bumrah, 5/21 vs RCB, April 11, 2024

Bumrah dominated RCB’s batting with a brilliant five-wicket performance. His precise seam bowling, featuring yorkers and bouncers, kept the RCB batters in check at Wankhede Stadium. Bumrah took key wickets, including Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. His 5/21 was the first five-wicket haul against RCB in IPL history.

Sandeep Sharma, 5/18 vs MI, April 22, 2024

Sandeep Sharma made an impressive return from injury, delivering his best-ever T20 figures of 5/18 to lead Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. He destroyed MI’s batting, taking key wickets early and finishing the innings with three wickets for just three runs in the final over.

Yash Thakur, 5/30 vs GT, April 7, 2024

Yash Thakur took his first five-wicket haul in the IPL, leading Lucknow Super Giants to their first win against Gujarat Titans. Thakur bowled brilliantly, taking 5/30, including the important wicket of Shubman Gill. He stepped up after Mayank Yadav’s injury, taking key wickets to seal a 33-run victory.

Tushar Deshpande, 4/27 vs SRH, April 28, 2024

Tushar Deshpande’s superb bowling with the new ball led CSK to a 78-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. He took 4/27, leaving SRH struggling at 134. Deshpande’s early wickets, including Travis Head and Anmolpreet Singh, set the tone for CSK’s victory, with Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana also contributing key wickets.

Mayank Yadav, 3/14 vs RCB, April 2, 2024

Mayank Yadav, the LSG pace sensation, impressed with his fast bowling. After a great debut against Punjab Kings, he tormented RCB with fiery pace. He dismissed Glenn Maxwell with a 151 kph bouncer, and Cameron Green with a stunning ball that hit the top of the off-stump. Mayank finished with 3/14 in four overs and bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 at 156.7 kph. Unfortunately, an injury ended his season after four games, with seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.98.

Matheesha Pathirana, 4/28 vs MI, April 14, 2024

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana was outstanding as he led MI to defeat at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 200, MI started well with a 70-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Pathirana’s two quick wickets turned the game, and he finished with 4/28, helping CSK win by 20 runs.

Thangarasu Natarajan, 4/19 vs DC, April 20, 2024

In a high-scoring match, Thangarasu Natarajan starred with a career-best bowling performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals. He controlled the game, conceding just seven runs in the Powerplay and taking four wickets, including three yorkers. His final over, a triple-wicket maiden, sealed DC’s defeat, ending their chase.

Mitchell Starc, 4/33 vs MI, May 3, 2024

Mitchell Starc, the IPL’s most expensive player, redeemed himself with a brilliant performance. His 4/33 helped KKR win by 24 runs against MI at Wankhede. Despite MI’s strong start, Starc’s key breakthroughs, including dismissing Ishan Kishan and Tim David, turned the game. His final over sealed the victory, ending MI’s chase.

Yuzvendra Chahal, 3/11 vs MI, April 1, 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal proved again why he’s one of the best spinners in the IPL. The only bowler with over 200 wickets in IPL, he earned a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad. In a match against Mumbai Indians, Chahal took 3 wickets for 11 runs, stopping MI’s recovery.

Varun Chakravarthy, 3/16 vs DC, April 29, 2024

KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy bowled brilliantly against Delhi Capitals, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs in four overs. He was introduced late but quickly made an impact. Chakravarthy dismissed Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs with clever spin. He also got Kumar Kushagra out, helping KKR restrict DC to 153/9, which KKR chased easily.

Mustafizur Rahman, 4/29 vs RCB, March 22, 2024

Mustafizur Rahman gave CSK a winning start in the tournament opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore, taking 4 wickets for 29 runs. After two average seasons at Delhi Capitals, he found form at CSK. He took key wickets, including Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Cameron Green, leaving RCB struggling.

Game-Changing Spells Of IPL 2024 Records & Stats:

Players	Wickets	Runs	Against	Date/Year
Jasprit Bumrah	5	21	RCB	April 11, 2024
Sandeep Sharma	5	18	MI	April 22, 2024
Yash Thakur	5	30	GT	April 7, 2024
Tushar Deshpande	4	27	SRH	April 28, 2024
Mayank Yadav	3	14	RCB	April 2, 2024
Matheesha Pathirana	4	28	MI	April 14, 2024
Thangarasu Natarajan	4	19	DC	April 20, 2024
Mitchell Starc	4	33	MI	May 3, 2024
Yuzvendra Chahal	3	11	MI	April 1, 2024
Varun Chakravarthy	3	16	DC	April 29, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman	4	29	RCB	March 22, 2024