sanjeev
khelja|17-01-2025
Indian Premier League (IPL), the grand spectacle known for its high-intensity battles between bat and ball, often sees batters dominate with explosive performances, leaving bowlers struggling.
With the latest edition of the tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 around the corner, let's revisit the stories of three bowlers who conceded the most runs in a single spell in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (66 Runs - IPL 2019)
Afghanistan's mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman had a tough day in IPL 2019 while representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Sunrisers' batters targeted Mujeeb, smashing him for 66 runs in his spell.
5. Ishant Sharma (66 Runs - IPL 2013)
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Ishant Sharma struggled against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2013. In this match, Ishant conceding 66 runs in 4 overs.
4. Reece Topley (68 Runs - IPL 2024)
English pacer Reece Topley, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, had a forgettable game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. Hyderabad’s batters hammered Topley for 68 runs in his spell.
3. Yash Dayal (69 Runs - IPL 2023)
Yash Dayal endured the toughest outing of his Indian Premier League (IPL) career in the 2023 season during a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans. In this high-scoring clash, Gujarat pacer conceded 69 runs in his four-over spell. It was a match where Kolkata batters hit too many boundaries, making it a forgettable day for Yash.
2. Basil Thampi (70 Runs - IPL 2018)
Kerala cricketer Basil Thampi's name is etched in IPL history for an unwanted record from the 2018 season of IPL. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Thampi was hammered for 70 runs in his four-over spell. Royal Challengers Bangalore batters showed no mercy, hammering the SRH bowler all over the park.
1. Mohit Sharma (73 Runs - IPL 2024)
Topping the list is Mohit Sharma, who holds the record for the most runs conceded in a single spell in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. This happened in IPL 2024 during a match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans. Delhi's batters launched a relentless assault, scoring 73 runs off Mohit's four overs and setting a record that no bowler wants to own.