Most Expensive Over in IPL history

Since the Indian Premier League is a T20 competition, we have witnessed multiple instances of rapid knocks by batsmen, particularly in the final overs. Overscores have exceeded 36 runs, which is the highest a batsman can score in an over without a no-ball or a wide. Daniel Sams bowled an over recently in IPL 2022, and Pat Cummins of KKR scored 35 runs in it, making it one of the most expensive overs in IPL. 

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Who has bowled the most expensive over in IPL history? Let’s find out.

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Harshal Patel – 37 runs

The IPL 2021’s top wicket-taker was Harshal Patel. In addition to finishing the season with 32 wickets from 15 matches, the Purple Cap winner bowled the most expensive over in IPL history. Ravindra Jadeja was on a rampage, and Patel gave up 37 runs in an over while bowling the 14th over for RCB against CSK. With an all-around performance of 62 off just 28 balls, Jadeja helped CSK reach 191, while RCB could only make 122. Although Harshal Patel lost three wickets in four overs while giving up 51 runs, it’s still vital to note that he took three wickets.

Prashanth Parmeswaran- 37 runs

Alongside Patel, Prashanth Parmeswaran holds the record for the most expensive over in the IPL. When Parmeswaran was a player with the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011, he gave up 37 runs in one over. Chris Gayle gave him a masterclass; in just 16 balls, the West Indian scored 44 runs. In contrast, Parmeswaran gave up 44 runs in 2.1 overs. After hitting the 126 goal in just 13.1 overs, RCB won the match by nine wickets. Parmeswaran’s IPL tenure was brief; in eight matches, the left-arm medium bowler claimed nine wickets at an economy of 8.73.

Daniel Sams – 35 runs

Daniel Sams, a medium pacer from Australia, is the most recent player to appear on the list of most expensive 4 overs bowled in IPL history. In the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium during the 2022 Indian Premier League match between the Mumbai Indians and the reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders, Pat Cummins hammered the all-round player for 35 runs in an over. Cummins had a remarkable knock, going 56 runs without a loss off of just 15 balls. Sams, who gave up 50 runs in three overs, was Mumbai’s most expensive bowler of the day. With four overs remaining, the Knight Riders achieved a target of 162 runs thanks to Cummins’ masterclass.

Parwinder Awana – 33 runs

In 2014, Parwinder Awana, who was bowling for Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings), became one of the bowlers who delivered the most expensive over in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after giving up 33 runs in one over. Suresh Raina’s outburst was directed towards Awana during this crucial Qualifier 2 match. When batting first, Punjab amassed an enormous 226 runs because of Virender Sehwag’s century. After that, Suresh Raina hit 87 off of 25, but it was not enough to win as CSK was only able to score 202 in their 20 overs. Awana’s four overs cost him fifty-nine runs. The medium bowler took 39 wickets in 33 IPL games during his career.

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Ravi Bopara – 33 runs

Awana and Ravi Bopara both hold the record for conceding 33 runs in an over, but Bopara did so considerably earlier. Chris Gayle hit Bopara for 33 runs in an over as he was playing for Kings XI Punjab in the 2010 Indian Premier League. Bopara leaked 43 runs in three overs overall. Gayle’s 88 off 42 helped KKR set a target of 201, which Punjab easily met in the second innings in just 18.2 overs. Mahela Jayawardene scored 110 off just 59 deliveries and was still undefeated. 

Rahul Sharma: 31 runs

It was held at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium and was the 21st IPL 2012 match. While playing for the now-defunct Pune Warriors India, Rahul Sharma conceded 35 runs in two overs, allowing 31 runs to be leaked in one of those overs. Pune managed to reach 182 runs thanks to a half-century from Robin Uthappa, but they were unable to hold it as RCB eventually crossed the boundary because of subpar bowling. In 44 IPL games, Rahul Sharma dismissed 40 batsmen.

Dwayne Bravo: 30 runs

IPL 2016: Dwayne Bravo gave 30 runs in one over against RCB. Bravo, a player for the Gujarat Lions, had a poor day, giving up 46 runs in his three overs. The 226-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers, which helped RCB reach 248 for 3 in 20 overs, will always be remembered as a highlight of this match. Not only Bravo, but the majority of the Gujarat bowlers also had an unfavorable game. Bravo wasn’t the most expensive bowler that day; that honor went to Shivil Kaushik, who leaked 50 runs in three overs. 

Sam Curran: 30 runs

Pat Cummins crushed Sam Curran of CSK for 30 runs in a single over during the 15th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League. After needing to reach 220 to win, KKR battled valiantly to end their innings at 202, with Pat Cummins scoring 34 runs without losing. Despite his poor performance—58 runs conceded in his four overs—Curran’s bad day came in a winning cause.

Sheldon Cottrell- 30 runs

It was Kings XI Punjab vs. Rajasthan Royals, the ninth IPL 2020 match, at Sharjah. With just 50 balls, Mayank Agarwal struck 106 to lead the Kings to a 223/23 total. Rajasthan managed to reach the total with three balls remaining, even though few people believed they could track down a target that large. The game was turned around in the eighteenth over when Rahul Tewatia smashed Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes. After giving up 52 runs in his three overs, Cottrell finished his stint.

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Andrew Symonds- 30 runs

This occurred during the Deccan Chargers vs. Rajasthan Royals game in the 2008 IPL season. Virender Sehwag of Delhi (94 off 41 balls) struck three fours and as many maximums to score 30 runs in an over of Symonds. With one ball remaining, the Royals crossed the boundary as they chased 214 to win.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the most expensive over in IPL history?

The most expensive over in IPL history was 37 runs surrendered by two bowlers, Harshal Patel and Prashanth Parmeswaran.

2) In the IPL, which two bowlers conceded 37 runs in an over?

Prashanth Parmeswaran and Harshal Patel.

3) Which Australian bowler scored 30 runs in an over with his bat?

Patrick Cummins.