During the recent IPL 2026 clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad, RR spinner Ravi Bishnoi etched his name into
one of the tournament's most exclusive statistical clubs.
Bishnoi became only the 6th bowler in the entire history of the IPL to claim a 4-wicket haul (or more) while being introduced into the attack from the 7th bowling position or lower.
In T20 cricket, captains typically rely on their premier frontline bowlers, usually the first five or six options, to complete the bulk of their overs and take key wickets. By the time a 7th bowling option is introduced, it is often a desperate measure to break a partnership or an experiment by the captain during the middle or death overs.
To come into the attack that late and still manage to tear through the opposition batting lineup to claim four or more wickets requires extraordinary skill and immediate impact. Ravi Bishnoi's brilliant spell of 4/41 against the Gujarat Titans proved exactly why he is considered one of the most dangerous impact spinners in the game.
The Elite List: 4+ Wicket Hauls from the 7th Position or Lower
Bishnoi's sensational performance joins a highly unique list that features a mix of frontline spinners, part-timers, and even a batting legend. Here is the complete list of the 6 times this rare feat has been achieved in the IPL. Even more interestingly, the rarity of the event is such, that it has happened only thrice in last 15 seasons of the IPL.
5/18 - Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB) vs SRH, Mumbai WS, 2022
4/6 - Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers) vs MI, Centurion, 2009
4/29 - Paul Valthaty (PBKS) vs Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad, 2011
4/29 - Yuvraj Singh (PWI) vs DC, Mumbai DYP, 2011
4/37 - Yash Thakur (LSG) vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023
4/41 - Ravi Bishnoi (RR) vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2026
For the Rajasthan Royals, Ravi Bishnoi's late-entry masterclass in Ahmedabad is a massive boost for their IPL 2026 campaign, as they claimed the summit spot with a 6-run victory over the Gujarat Titans.
