Ipl:Most expensive spells of IPL! When there was havoc on the bowlers, five players who conceded more than 70 runs in a single match – Most Expensive Spells In Ipl History: 5 Bowlers Who Conceded 70+ Runs In A Single Match

T20 cricket is often called a batsman’s game, where big shots, fast runs and record-breaking scores have become the norm. Especially in IPL, it is seen many times when the batsmen completely dominate the bowlers. During this period, the day proves to be very difficult for some bowlers and their figures become very expensive. Let’s take a look at five such bowlers, who conceded 70 or more runs in a single IPL match.

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Jofra Archer – Photo: ANI

Joffra Archer’s expensive day

March 23, 2025 was a very difficult day for England fast bowler Joffra Archer. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he gave away 76 runs in four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. During this period he did not get a single wicket. In this match, Hyderabad had made a huge score of 286/6, but Rajasthan batted brilliantly and chased the target strongly, but the team could only score 242/6 and lost the match by 44 runs.

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Mohammed Shami – Photo: ANI

Mohammed Shami’s tough test

India’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami is also included in this list. On 12 April 2025, while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he gave away 75 runs in four overs against Punjab Kings. Shami did not get a single wicket in this match. Batting first, Punjab scored 245 runs for six wickets, but Hyderabad batted brilliantly and achieved the target by losing two wickets in just 18.3 overs.

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William O’Rourke – Photo: IPL/BCCI

Will O’Rourke’s mixed performance

New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, conceded 74 runs in four overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 27 May 2025. Although he also took two wickets, his team had to face defeat. Batting first, Lucknow scored 227 runs, which Bengaluru achieved in 18.4 overs with six wickets remaining.

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Mohit Sharma – Photo: ANI

Mohit Sharma’s expensive spell

Indian bowler Mohit Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, conceded 73 runs in four overs against Delhi Capitals on 24 May 2024. Mohit did not get any success in this match. Delhi scored 224 runs after losing four wickets, in response to which Gujarat team could only score 220 runs after losing eight wickets and lost the match by four runs.