Top 10 Most Expensive Spells in IPL History

In cricket, the term ‘expensive spell’ refers to a bowler who has been given a high run during their overs against aggressive batters. Because of its reputation for power hitting, the IPL has its share of a lot of expensive spells over the years. 

The most recent addition to the list of expensive spells occurred in the game between the Rajasthan Royals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad yesterday on 23rd March 2025. In that match, Jofra Archer had a tough time, giving up 76 runs from four overs which is the most runs given up in a spell in history of the IPL. 

Archer’s inability to control the runs for the batsmen Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen was testimony to how punishing T20 cricket can be for bowlers if they have an off day.

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History was made in Hyderabad as Jofra Archer bowled the most expensive spell in IPL history, conceding 76 runs without taking a wicket (0/76). Ishan Kishan took full advantage of Archer's tough outing, smashing him to all parts of the ground. Ishan's remarkable performance saw… pic.twitter.com/N7FVL5p8Kv

— Prashant Shekhar Mishra (@SrPsm007) March 23, 2025

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List of Top 10 Most Expensive Spells in IPL History: