Worst IPL Bowling Figures – Most Runs Conceded in an IPL Innings
Mohit Sharma holds the record for the worst bowling figures in IPL history in terms of runs conceded. In a 2024 season match against Delhi Capitals (DC), Sharma was hit for 73 runs in his 4 overs, resulting in an economy rate of 18.25.
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 |
| 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 final 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. Mohit Sharma (GT) – Worst bowling figures in IPL
Against Delhi Capitals on April 24, 2024, in Delhi, Mohit Sharma conceded 73 runs in his 4 overs, setting the record for the most runs conceded in an IPL inning. His economy rate was 18.25.
2. Basil Thampi (SRH)
Playing against a power-packed RCB batting lineup, Basil Thampi was taken apart, conceding 70 runs in 4 overs. His economy rate of 17.50 remains one of the highest for a four-over spell in IPL.
3. Yash Dayal (GT)
Against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9, 2023, in Ahmedabad, Dayal conceded 69 runs in 4 overs, at an economy rate of 17.25.
4. Reece Topley (RCB)
In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 15, 2024, in Bengaluru, Topley gave up 68 runs in 4 overs, managing to take 1 wicket with an economy rate of 17.00.
5. Luke Wood (MI)
On April 27, 2024, against Delhi Capitals in Delhi, Wood conceded 68 runs in his 4 overs, also taking 1 wicket with an economy rate of 17.00.
6. Ishant Sharma (SRH)
On May 8, 2013, against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad, Ishant Sharma gave away 66 runs in 4 overs at an economy rate of 16.50.
7. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Kings XI)
On April 29, 2019, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, Mujeeb conceded 66 runs in 4 overs with an economy rate of 16.50.
8. Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings)
On May 3, 2023, in Mohali, Arshdeep gave up 66 runs in 3.5 overs against Mumbai Indians, with an economy rate of 17.21.
9. Kyle Maphaka (MI)
On March 27, 2024, in Hyderabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Maphaka conceded 66 runs in 4 overs with an economy rate of 16.50.
10. Umesh Yadav (Daredevils)
On May 10, 2013, in Delhi against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Yadav conceded 65 runs in 4 overs, with an economy rate of 16.25.
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