Worst IPL Bowling Figures – Most Runs Conceded in an IPL Innings
Jofra Archer holds the record for the worst bowling figures in IPL history in terms of runs conceded. In a 2025 season match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Archer was hit for 76 runs in his 4 overs.
In this article, we look at the worst bowling figures in IPL history, where bowlers conceded the most runs in a single innings.
Most Runs Conceded By A Bowler in IPL
Here are the top five worst bowling figures in the history of the IPL, based on the most runs conceded in an innings:
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Against | Year |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 76 | 0 | 19.00 | RR | 2025 |
| Mohammad Shami | 4 | 75 | 0 | 18.75 | PBKS | 2025 |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 73 | 0 | 18.25 | DC | 2024 |
| Basil Thampi | 4 | 70 | 0 | 17.50 | RCB | 2018 |
| Yash Dayal | 4 | 69 | 0 | 17.20 | KKR | 2023 |
| Reece Topley | 4 | 68 | 1 | 17 | SRH | 2024 |
| Luke Wood | 4 | 68 | 1 | 17 | DC | 2024 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 66 | 0 | 16.50 | SRH | 2024 |
| Ishant Sharma | 4 | 66 | 0 | 16.50 | CSK | 2013 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 66 | 0 | 16.50 | SRH | 2019 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3.5 | 66 | 1 | 17.20 | MI | 2023 |
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Worst bowling of IPL – Most Run conceded in four Over Bowling figure in IPL
Here is the list of bowlers who have conceded the most runs in one inning of an IPL match:
1. Jofra Archer (RR) – 76 Runs
In a nightmare outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, 2025, Jofra Archer leaked a record-breaking 76 runs in 4 overs at an economy rate of 19.00. It’s now the worst bowling figure ever recorded in IPL history.
2. Mohammad Shami (GT) – 75 Runs
Against Punjab Kings in 2025, Shami was hammered for 75 runs in 4 overs without picking up a wicket. His economy of 18.75 made it one of the most expensive spells in IPL.
3. Mohit Sharma (GT) – 73 Runs
On April 24, 2024, in Delhi, Mohit Sharma faced a brutal assault by Delhi Capitals. He conceded 73 runs in 4 overs with an economy of 18.25, which now ranks third on the list.
4. Basil Thampi (SRH) – 70 Runs
Back in 2018, Thampi was demolished by RCB’s batters, giving away 70 runs in his 4-over spell with an economy of 17.50—a record that stood near the top for years.
5. Yash Dayal (GT) – 69 Runs
On April 9, 2023, in Ahmedabad against KKR, Dayal had a tough outing, conceding 69 runs in 4 overs, ending with an economy of 17.25.
6. Reece Topley (RCB) – 68 Runs
Facing SRH on April 15, 2024, Topley was smashed for 68 runs in 4 overs, though he managed to take 1 wicket with an economy of 17.00.
7. Luke Wood (MI) – 68 Runs
On April 27, 2024, against Delhi Capitals, Wood also gave away 68 runs in his 4 overs, claiming 1 wicket with an economy rate of 17.00.
8. Kwena Maphaka (MI) – 66 Runs
On March 27, 2024, in Hyderabad, Maphaka was thrashed for 66 runs in 4 overs without a wicket, returning an economy of 16.50.
9. Ishant Sharma (SRH) – 66 Runs
On May 8, 2013, against CSK in Hyderabad, Ishant was expensive, conceding 66 runs in 4 overs, again with no wickets and an economy of 16.50.
10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Kings XI) – 66 Runs
On April 29, 2019, Mujeeb endured a tough day against SRH, going for 66 runs in 4 overs without a wicket at an economy of 16.50.
11. Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings) – 66 Runs (3.5 Overs)
Arshdeep conceded 66 runs in just 3.5 overs against MI on May 3, 2023, with a slightly worse economy of 17.21, picking up one wicket.
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