The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tournament where every run significantly influences the final result. However, on their off days, bowlers may concede runs, diminishing their team’s chances of winning. Let’s explore the bowlers who have delivered the most expensive bowling spell in IPL history.
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Opposition |
| Mohit Sharma | 4.0 | 73 | 18.25 | GT | v DC | |
| Basil Thampi | 4.0 | 70 | – | 17.50 | SRH | v RCB |
| Luke Wood | 4.0 | 68 | 17.00 | MI | v DC | |
| Yash Dayal | 4.0 | 69 | – | 17.25 | GT | v KKR |
| I Sharma | 4.0 | 66 | – | 16.50 | SRH | v Super Kings |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4.0 | 66 | – | 16.50 | PBKS | v Sunrisers |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3.5 | 66 | 1 | 17.21 | PBKS | v Mumbai |
| UT Yadav | 4.0 | 65 | – | 16.25 | DC | v RCB |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4.0 | 65 | 1 | 16.25 | PBKS | v Sunrisers |
| S Kaul | 4.0 | 64 | 2 | 16.00 | SRH | v Mumbai |
| JR Hazlewood | 4.0 | 64 | – | 16.00 | RCB | v Punjab Kings |
| VR Aaron | 4.0 | 63 | 2 | 15.75 | DC | v Super Kings |
Five most expensive spells by Bowlers in IPL
Mohit Sharma
Gujarat Titans bowler Mohit Sharma has topped the list by conceding 73 runs in his 4-over spell. He was targeted by DC star batters Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, especially Pant, who smashed Mohit Sharma for 30 runs in the last over. To date, it’s the worst bowling figure registered by any bowler in IPL history.
Basil Thampi
Basil Thampi, an Indian fast bowler owns the record for the most expensive bowling spell in IPL. In the 2018 IPL, Basil Thampi, who was playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, gave up 70 runs in 4 overs against the Royal Challengers of Bengal. In the first over of the match, Moeen Ali took Thampi on and carted him for two sixes. Basil went on to give up eighteen runs in the second over before AB de Villiers removed him.
Yash Dayal
Rinku Singh’s five consecutive sixes brought him into the limelight, but it came at a cost for Yash Dayal, who bowled against him, registering the second most expensive spell in IPL history.
Ishant Sharma
The third-most costly spell in IPL history is currently held by Ishant Sharma. In the 2013 IPL, he took a serious beating at the hands of Chennai Super Kings. He gave up 11 runs in his opening over. Murali Vijay smashed him for three sixes in his second over. Ishant let up 25 runs in his final over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
In the 2019 IPL, Mujeeb Ur Rahman conceded 66 runs. After going for ten runs in his first over, the Afghanistani spinner was introduced to the attack in the second over of the innings. Mujeeb gave up 28 runs in his opening two overs, while Warner struck him three fours in his subsequent over.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh, a talented young player with a bright future, faced a tough day on the field, like any cricketer. In the IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians, he conceded 66 runs in 3.5 overs. Tilak Varma, in particular, punished Arshdeep by scoring 24 runs off just 8 deliveries, contributing to his team’s historic triumph.
