Ishant Sharma Record Shattered by Jofra Archer
The IPL has seen several high-scoring matches this season, with batsmen like Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson putting up impressive performances, while bowlers like Harshal Patel and Pat Cummins have struggled to contain the opposition, leading to records like Jofra Archer's being set.
Jofra Archer has set a new record for the most expensive bowling spell in the Indian Premier League, conceding 76 runs from four overs in a 44-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing Mohit Sharma's previous record of 73 runs conceded from four overs in 2024.
The match saw Sunrisers post an impressive 286-6, with Ishan Kishan scoring an unbeaten 106 from 47 balls and Heinrich Klaasen adding 34 from 14. In response, Rajasthan Royals reached 242-6, with Sanju Samson scoring 66 and Dhruv Jurel scoring 70. Harshal Patel took 2-34 for Sunrisers, while Pat Cummins went wicketless with 0-60.
The most expensive bowling spells in IPL history feature several notable bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, who took 1 wicket for 66 runs against Mumbai Indians in 2023, and Jofra Archer, who conceded 76 runs without taking a wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025. Other bowlers on the list include Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Reece Topley, Yash Dayal, Basil Thampi, and Mohit Sharma.
The record-breaking performance by Jofra Archer highlights the challenges faced by bowlers in the IPL, where high-scoring matches are becoming increasingly common. As the tournament continues, it will be interesting to see if any other bowlers can surpass Archer's record or if the trend of high-scoring matches will persist.