In IPL 2024, recently, 17-year-old Kwela Mphaka delivered the most expensive bowling spell on an IPL debut. Playing for MI, he conceded 66 runs in 4 overs against SRH. Since this is not the first time IPL has seen an expensive bowling spell on a debut, there are many bowlers who have conceded runs on their debut. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive bowling spells on IPL debuts.
Top 10 most expensive bowling spell on IPL
Player | Team | Against | Runs Conceded in 4 overs | Year |
Kwena Maphaka | Mumbai Indians | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 66 | 2024 |
Shamar Joseph | Lucknow Super Giant | Kolkata Knight Riders | 47 | 2024 |
Ashish Nehra | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 45 | 2008 |
MS Gony | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | 42 | 2008 |
A Mithun | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | 42 | 2009 |
Kartik Tyagi | Rajasthan Royals | Mumbai Indians | 36 | 2020 |
L Balaji | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | 35 | 2008 |
Anureet Singh | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | 35 | 2009 |
Varun Chakaravarthy | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | 35 | 2019 |
R Ninan | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Deccan Chargers (De funct) | 34 | 2011 |
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Veteran Ashish Nehra entered first on the unwanted list
Vertarn Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra was the first one to mark his name on this unwanted list. In IPL 2008, playing for MI, he delivered 45 runs in 4 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Teen Maphaka struggled on his debut
On one hand, Kwena Maphaka became the third youngest overseas player to make his debut in the IPL. But on the other side, he delivered the most expensive bowling spell in the IPL. Playing for MI, he conceded 66 runs in just 4 overs.
Shamar Joseph crumbled under pressure!
Shamar Joseph, who made his IPL debut recently for the Lucknow Super Giants, also entered this unwanted list. He came into the IPL with a reputation as a wicket-taking bowler. However, Joseph didn’t have a good outing, as he gave away 44 runs in 4 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders.