Hardik Pandya Shines with 5/36 Against LSG, Sets Record for Best Bowling Figures by a Captain in IPL History Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya made history with a sensational bowling performance in Match 16 of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The Indian all-rounder took a five-wicket haul, dismantling the LSG batting lineup.
After winning the toss, MI skipper Pandya chose to bowl first at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG put up a formidable total of 203/8 in the first innings, powered by a blistering start from their openers. Mitchell Marsh (60 off 31) and Aiden Markram (53 off 38) both scored half-centuries to give LSG a strong foundation.
As the MI bowlers struggled against the aggressive LSG batting, Pandya stepped up to deliver an outstanding performance. The right-arm seamer took five wickets, dismissing Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, and Akash Deep.
Pandya Breaks Record for Best Bowling Figures by a Captain in IPL
Pandya’s remarkable figures of 5/36 in four overs have earned him a place in IPL history as the captain with the best bowling figures in the tournament. He surpassed Anil Kumble, who previously held the record with 4/16 for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2010.
Here are the top five best bowling figures by captains in the IPL:
- Hardik Pandya (MI) – 5/36 vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025
- Anil Kumble (RCB) – 4/16 vs Deccan Chargers, IPL 2010
- Anil Kumble (RCB) – 4/16 vs Deccan Chargers, IPL 2009
- JP Duminy (DD) – 4/17 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2015
- Shane Warne (RR) – 4/21 vs Deccan Chargers, IPL 2010
Despite Pandya’s brilliant bowling performance, LSG managed to post a huge total of 203/8, leaving MI with a challenging target of 204 runs to chase. With MI’s mixed start to IPL 2025—losing two out of their first three matches—it will be intriguing to see if they can chase down this mammoth target.
Notably, MI’s only win so far came in their third match, where they triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets after losses to Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.
