Most Expensive Spell in IPL History Featuring Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer bowled the most expensive spell in IPL history.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its high-scoring matches, and over the years, many bowlers have faced tough outings against powerful batting line-ups. In IPL 2025, Jofra Archer created an unwanted record by delivering the most expensive spell in IPL history. Playing his debut match for Rajasthan Royals, Archer conceded 76 runs in four overs without taking a wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This record-breaking spell surpassed the previous worst figures in IPL history, which belonged to Mohit Sharma, who had given away 73 runs in 4 overs while playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024.
Top 5 Most Expensive Spells in IPL History:
| Bowler | Figures | Team | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4-0-76-0 | RR | SRH | 2025 |
| Mohit Sharma | 4-0-73-0 | GT | DC | 2024 |
| Basil Thampi | 4-0-70-0 | SRH | RCB | 2018 |
| Yash Dayal | 4-0-69-0 | GT | KKR | 2023 |
| Reece Topley | 4-0-68-1 | RCB | SRH | 2024 |
