Jofra Archer Sets IPL Record with 0-76 Against SRH

Jofra Archer made IPL history for all the wrong reasons, recording the most expensive bowling figures in the tournament's history by conceding 76 runs in just four overs during his first match of the 2025 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Archer's performance surpassed the previous record of 73 runs held by Mohit Sharma. Despite expectations for Archer to lead Rajasthan Royals' bowling attack, he was hit hard by Sunrisers' batters, with Travis Head scoring 67 runs off 31 balls and Ishan Kishan finishing with an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable total of 286-6, just one run shy of their own IPL record of 287-3, set in the previous season. Archer's dismal outing included being taken for 23 runs in his opening over and multiple high-scoring overs that contributed to the Royals' defeat. This match highlighted both Archer's struggles and the powerful batting display from Sunrisers Hyderabad.