At the start of the season, every IPL franchise looks to secure a place in the IPL playoffs. However, not all teams succeed in their quest and get knocked out in the league stage. If a player performs in the playoffs, they become an over night star and attain super stardom. Ask MI’s Akash Medhwal. Let’s take a look at the bowlers who have registered the best figures in playoffs history. Playing for Gujarat Lions, Dhawanl Kulkarni bagged 4/14 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier 1 in 2016. Mumbai Indians speedster dismissed four batters for 14 runs against Delhi in the Qualifier 1 in 2020. Akash Madhwal registered 5/5 in 3.3 overs against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 Eliminator.