Jofra Archer’s day went horribly wrong. The Rajasthan Royals bowler holds the unfortunate record for the most expensive spell in IPL history. He conceded 76 runs in four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Archer overtook Indian bowler Mohit Sharma, who had previously given away 73 runs in a match for Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals.
Archer’s woes started in the fifth over. His first over went for 23 runs, leaving everyone stunned. He was brought back for the 11th over, where he gave away 12 runs. After two overs, Archer had already conceded 35 runs. In his third over, Ishan Kishan smashed some incredible shots, taking 22 runs off Archer’s bowling. The England bowler had given away 50 runs in just three overs.
Here’s a breakdown of Archer’s spell:
- First over: 23 runs
- Second over: 12 runs
- Third over: 22 runs
- Fourth over: 19 runs
Archer’s final over was just as expensive, with 19 runs conceded. His total of 76 runs in four overs makes him the bowler with the most expensive spell in IPL history.
The top five bowlers with the most expensive spells in IPL history are:
- Jofra Archer: 76 runs
- Mohit Sharma: 73 runs
Note: The list only includes the top two bowlers with the most expensive spells in IPL history, as mentioned in the original article.
