The match in the Indian Premier League where Jofra Archer produced one of the most freakish bowling performances ever. He became the most expensive figures in the league’s history, conceding 0-76 in only four overs. In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, Sunrisers thrilled the audience by scoring a mammoth total of 286-6. That epic rematch happened in the second game of the season! The Sunrisers' aggressive batting was evident from the start, reaching 94-1 in the six-over powerplay, setting the tone for the rest of the innings.
Despite Archer’s best efforts, though, the Royals were unable to regroup from the attack. Heinrich Klaasen ranged far and wide for the Sunrisers as he clattered 34 off 14 balls. He was ably supported by Kishan’s ice-cool innings. The Sunrisers gave the most one-sided batting display imaginable, racing past 200 by the end of the fifteenth over. With this, the Royals were left with an even harder task to chase down the target.
Jofra Archer’s 4/2 from the 2019 World Cup put him next to some of the most expensive figures in T20 history. Moroccan cricketer Musa Jobarteh on 11 February 2023 conceded the most runs in T20 international history, bowling 93 runs while playing against Zimbabwe. At the same time, Archer has received such an honor in the IPL. Kasun Rajitha holds the record for the worst figures against another Test nation, going for 0-75 against Australia in 2019.
The Sunrisers’ dominance was more than just their batting power. For Sunrisers, Harshal Patel matched up as the leading bowler, claiming 2-34 and coming in with critical breakthroughs. The unit’s overall effort was reminiscent of their 2024 season. That season, they flew high to the IPL finals, only to be defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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