Runs conceded by bowlers in a single IPL match often reflect the brutal dominance of batting in T20 cricket. While bowlers aim to restrict runs and take wickets, some days turn into nightmares where even the best get hammered. The IPL, with its explosive hitters and high-scoring venues, has witnessed several such instances.
This list highlights the Top 5 Highest Runs Conceded by Bowlers in a Single IPL Match (2008–2024)
| Rank | Bowler | Figures | Team | Opponent | Season | Key Batters Faced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohit Sharma | 0/73 | Gujarat Titans | Delhi Capitals | 2024 | Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs |
| 2 | Basil Thampi | 0/70 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2018 | Moeen Ali, AB de Villiers, Colin de Grandhomme, Sarfaraz Khan |
| 3 | Yash Dayal | 0/69 | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2023 | Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh |
| 4 | Reece Topley | 1/68 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2024 | SRH Top-order |
| 5 | Luke Wood | 1/68 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 2024 | Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs |
Here is the top 5 highest runs conceded by a bowler in a Single IPL 2008-2024
1. Mohit Sharma – 0/73
Mohit Sharma currently holds the record for the most runs conceded by a bowler in a single IPL match, a grim milestone he reached in the 2024 season while playing for Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals. Introduced in the 12th over, Sharma was immediately targeted by Rishabh Pant, who struck two early boundaries. Things worsened in the death overs, as both Pant and Tristan Stubbs went on a rampage. Pant alone smashed 62 runs off Sharma’s bowling, leaving the pacer with brutal figures of 0/73 in four overs. It was a harsh display of how punishing T20 cricket can be for bowlers—even in a match decided by just four runs.
2. Basil Thampi – 0/70
Basil Thampi once held the unwanted record for the most runs conceded by a bowler in a single IPL match, thanks to a brutal assault in the 2018 season. Representing Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Thampi was hammered by a star-studded lineup featuring Moeen Ali, AB de Villiers, Colin de Grandhomme, and Sarfaraz Khan. Their relentless hitting left Thampi with dismal figures of 0/70 in four overs—one of the most expensive spells in IPL history.
3. Yash Dayal – 0/69
Yash Dayal endured one of the most unforgettable meltdowns in IPL history. Defending a strong total of 204 for Gujarat Titans against KKR, Dayal had a rough outing with 38 runs conceded in his first three overs. But the most dramatic moment came in the final over when KKR needed 29 runs. Rinku Singh smashed five consecutive sixes off Dayal, finishing the match in miraculous fashion and sealing the bowler’s figures at a painful 0/69.
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4. Reece Topley – 1/68
Reece Topley joined the ranks of those with the most runs conceded by bowlers in a single IPL match during a tough outing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024. Bowling against a rampaging Sunrisers Hyderabad lineup that posted a massive 287, Topley was taken apart despite claiming one wicket. His four-over spell cost 68 runs, as SRH’s top-order batters unleashed relentless aggression, making it one of the most expensive performances in IPL history.
5. Luke Wood – 1/68
Luke Wood’s IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024 added his name to the list of most runs conceded by bowlers in a single IPL match. Facing a fiery Delhi Capitals batting lineup, Wood managed to grab one wicket, but the rest of his spell was brutal. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs tore into him, smashing 9 fours and 3 sixes. He finished with figures of 1/68 in four overs—marking one of the harshest debuts and highest runs conceded in IPL history.
