Most Expensive Overs in IPL History : Harshal Patel and Prasanth Parameswaran Top the List
Patiala, 30 March (Shahi)
The Indian Premier League (IPL), since its launch in 2008, has been a showcase of explosive batting, often leaving bowlers at the mercy of aggressive hitters. Among the many records in the tournament, the most expensive overs—where bowlers concede the highest runs in a single over—stand out as moments of infamy. Leading this unwanted list are Harshal Patel of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Prasanth Parameswaran of the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala, both of whom share the record for conceding 37 runs in an over.
Harshal Patel and Prasanth Parameswaran: The Record Holders
- Prasanth Parameswaran (IPL 2011)
In the 2011 IPL season, Prasanth Parameswaran faced a rampant Chris Gayle while bowling for Kochi Tuskers Kerala against RCB. In the third over of the innings, Gayle, known for his destructive batting, tore into the left-arm seamer. The over, stretched to seven balls due to a no-ball, unfolded as: 6, 6 (no-ball), 4, 4, 6, 6, 4—totaling 37 runs. Gayle’s onslaught paved the way for RCB to chase down Kochi’s 125-run target effortlessly, securing a nine-wicket victory. - Harshal Patel (IPL 2021)
Fast forward to IPL 2021, and Harshal Patel found himself in a similar predicament while bowling for RCB against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Assigned the final over of a league-stage match, Patel was taken apart by Ravindra Jadeja. The CSK all-rounder unleashed a barrage of shots in a seven-ball over: 6, 6, 6 (no-ball), 6, 2, 6, 4—again amounting to 37 runs. Jadeja’s assault lifted CSK to 191/4, leading to a decisive 69-run win. Remarkably, Patel bounced back that season to claim the Purple Cap with 32 wickets in 15 matches, matching Dwayne Bravo’s record for the most wickets in a single IPL edition and earning the Most Valuable Player award watch…….IPL 2025 , Gujarat Titans Squad…#T20I #cricket
Bowlers Who Conceded 30+ Runs in an IPL Over
Beyond Patel and Parameswaran, several other bowlers have endured the ignominy of conceding 30 or more runs in a single IPL over. Here’s the list of the highest runs conceded in one over in IPL history:
| Bowler (Team) | Opposition | Runs Conceded | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel (RCB) | CSK | 37 | IPL 2021 |
| Prasanth Parameswaran (KTK) | RCB | 37 | IPL 2011 |
| Daniel Sams (MI) | KKR | 35 | IPL 2022 |
| Parwinder Awana (PBKS) | CSK | 33 | IPL 2014 |
| Ravi Bopara (PBKS) | KKR | 33 | IPL 2010 |
| Anrich Nortje (DC) | MI | 32 | IPL 2024 |
| Yash Dayal (GT) | KKR | 31 | IPL 2023 |
| Rahul Sharma (PWI) | RCB | 31 | IPL 2012 |
| Arjun Tendulkar (MI) | PBKS | 31 | IPL 2023 |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | LSG | 31 | IPL 2023 |
| Mohit Sharma (GT) | DC | 31 | IPL 2024 |
| Dwayne Bravo (GL) | RCB | 30 | IPL 2016 |
| Sam Curran (CSK) | KKR | 30 | IPL 2021 |
| Sheldon Cottrell (PBKS) | RR | 30 | IPL 2020 |
| Andrew Symonds (DC*) | DD* | 30 | IPL 2008 |
Note: DC refers to Deccan Chargers; DD* refers to Delhi Daredevils.*
Standout Moments from the List
- Yash Dayal (IPL 2023): Playing for Gujarat Titans, Yash Dayal conceded 31 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), including five consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh in the final over. This iconic finish saw KKR chase down 29 runs off the last five balls, etching the match into IPL lore.
- Arjun Tendulkar (IPL 2023): The son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun, playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), gave away 31 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the same season, marking a challenging moment in his young career.
The Legacy of Expensive Overs
These overs highlight the IPL’s high-octane nature, where bowlers can go from heroes to victims in mere minutes. Harshal Patel and Prasanth Parameswaran’s 37-run overs remain the benchmark for bowling misfortune, but the list of 30-plus-run overs reflects the tournament’s relentless batting prowess. From Gayle’s early dominance to Jadeja’s late heroics and Rinku’s miraculous finish, these moments are as much a part of IPL history as its greatest triumphs.
