IPL Bowling Disasters: Top 5 Most Expensive Spells In Tournament History
Indian fast bowler Basil Thampi represented Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in multiple IPL seasons. During a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2018, he conceded 70 runs in 4 overs, which featured 5 fours and 6 sixes.
Up next is veteran Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma, who while representing the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the twilight years of his career experienced a massive low. Facing the Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2024, he conceded 73 runs in 4 overs, being hit for 4 fours and 7 sixes.
New Zealand's Will O'Rourke, facing RCB for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2025 was struck for 74 runs in his 4-over spell. This included 9 fours and 4 sixes, but 2 wickets as well.
At number two is Mohammad Shami, one of the most accomplished Indian international fast bowlers. He, while representing SRH against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL earlier this year, went for 75 runs in his complete spell, being hit for 6 fours and 7 sixes.
The most expensive spell in IPL history has been bowled by England's Jofra Archer. During a match in 2025 for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against SRH, he was struck for 76 runs in his four-over quota. This abysmal spell featured 10 fours and 4 sixes.