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:

PlayerOversRunsWicketsEconomyAgainstYear
Jofra Archer476019.00RR2025
Mohammad Shami475018.75PBKS2025
Mohit Sharma473018.25DC2024
Basil Thampi470017.50RCB2018
Yash Dayal469017.20KKR2023
Reece Topley468117SRH2024
Luke Wood468117DC2024
Kwena Maphaka466016.50SRH2024
Ishant Sharma466016.50CSK2013
Mujeeb Ur Rahman466016.50SRH2019
Arshdeep Singh3.566117.20MI2023
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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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