List Of Bowlers To Concede Most Runs In IPL History: Mohit Sharma Takes Top Spot In Unwanted List

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Gujarat Titans' Mohit Sharma set an unwanted IPL record, conceding the most runs in a match as his 4 overs cost 73 runs during the high-voltage clash against Delhi Capitals. Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2024 | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | IPL Points Table

The match, which took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on April 24, witnessed a jaw-dropping display of batting from DC's captain, Rishabh Pant, who smashed 31 runs in the final over alone.

Most Runs Conceded by a Bowler in IPL 2024

• Mohit Sharma (GT) - 73/0 in 4 overs vs DC in New Delhi
• Kwena Maphaka (MI) - 66/0 in 4 overs vs SRH in Hyderabad
• Anrich Nortje (DC) - 65/2 in 4 overs vs MI in Wankhede
• Anrich Nortje (DC) - 59/3 in 4 overs vs KKR in Vizag
• Gerald Coetzee (MI) - 57/1 in 4 overs vs SRH in Hyderabad
• Akash Madhwal (MI) - 57/1 in 4 overs vs RCB in Mumbai
• Akash Deep (RCB) - 55/1 in 3.3 overs vs MI in Mumbai
• Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) - 55/1 in 4 overs vs SRH in Kolkata
• Romario Shepherd (MI) - 54/1 in 4 overs vs DC in Wankhede
• Mitchell Starc (KKR) - 53/0 in 4 overs vs SRH in Kolkata
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) - 53/0 in 4 overs vs MI in Hyderabad

Most runs conceded by a bowler in IPL history

• Mohit Sharma (GT) - 73/0 in 4 overs vs DC in New Delhi (2024)
• Basil Thampi (SRH) - 70/0 in 4 overs vs RCB in Bengaluru (2018)
• Yash Dayal (GT) - 69/0 in 4 overs vs KKR in Ahmedabad (2023)
• Ishant Sharma (SRH) - 66/0 in 4 overs vs CSK in Hyderabad (2013)
• Kwena Maphaka (MI) - 66/0 in 4 overs vs SRH in Hyderabad (2024)
• Mujeeb Rahman (PBKS) - 66/0 in 4 overs vs SRH in Hyderabad (2019)
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) - 66/1 in 3.5 overs vs MI in Wankhede (2023)
• Umesh Yadav (DC) - 65/0 in 4 overs vs RCB in Delhi (2013)
• Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) - 65/0 in 4 overs vs SRH in Hyderabad (2014)
• Anrich Nortje (DC) - 65/1 in 4 overs vs MI in Wankhede (2024)
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB) - 64/0 in 4 overs vs PBKS in Brabourne (2022)
• Siddharth Kaul (SRH) - 64/2 in 4 overs vs MI in Sharjah (2020)

This latest performance by Sharma sees him topping the list of most expensive spells in IPL history, surpassing Basil Thampi's 0/70 against RCB in 2018. Sharma's devastating spell included no wickets, making it a tough night for the pacer as DC set a formidable target of 225 runs.

The pivotal moment came in the 20th over when Pant, unbeaten at 88, took on Sharma with a series of powerful hits that soared over the boundary. The over consisted of multiple boundaries that not only propelled Pant's score but also inflated Sharma's figures to the record-breaking number.

This over turned the tide in favor of Delhi Capitals, setting up a total that proved just out of reach for Gujarat Titans, who fell short by 4 runs in a thrilling chase.

Mohit Sharma's record-breaking spell has stirred a lot of discussion and analysis, with fans and experts alike comparing it to other high-scoring innings in the history of IPL. Among these, Yash Dayal's 0/69 for GT against KKR in 2023 and Reece Topley's 0/68 for RCB against SRH stand out as recent examples of bowlers having tough outings.

This unfortunate record has brought back memories of other significant high-run overs in IPL history, reminding fans of the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where a single over can change the complexion of the game. The most expensive final over in IPL history remains Harshal Patel's 37 runs conceded for RCB against CSK in 2021, which included a barrage from Ravindra Jadeja.

Sharma's spell, while record-setting, serves as a stark reminder of the pressures and challenges faced by bowlers in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the IPL. As the league progresses, teams and players will undoubtedly look to learn and adapt from such performances, seeking to balance aggression with strategic bowling to avoid such costly overs in future matches.