Akash Madhwal equals Kumble’s record for least runs conceded for an IPL fifer

Madhwal’s miserly spell helped his side defend a competitive total of 182 as it made its way to Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.

Akash Madhwal of Mumbai Indians celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Akash Madhwal starred for Mumbai Indians with an incredible 5/5 as he helped his side to an 81-run win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 Eliminator in Chennai.

Madhwal equalled the record for the least runs conceded for a fifer, set by Anil Kumble, whose 5/5 came against Rajasthan Royals in 2009.

Madhwal’s miserly spell helped his side defend a competitive total of 182 as it made its way to Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.

The right-arm pacer began his wicket-haul by scalping LSG opener Prerak Mankad early in the innings. He would later on add the wickets of Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi.

Great bowling in a high pressure game, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 club 👏🏾 @mipaltan@JioCinema

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 24, 2023

His efforts were complemented by some poor running between the wickets by LSG batters. Krunal Pandya’s men were caught outside the crease on three occasions during their chase.

Madhwal, who represents Uttarakhand in the domestic circuit, joined MI during the IPL 2022 season as a replacement signing for an injured Suryakumar Yadav. He was retained by the franchise for this edition at his base price of Rs. 20 lakh.