Most Expensive Over Of IPL: The Indian Premier League is known for its aggressive batting, sixes, and game-turning events. Over the years, one could spot several matches where bowlers were completely hammered in an over.
The impact of these events has not only resulted in runs but has smashed records. It is interesting to dive deep into the costliest over in the history of the Indian Premier League, where batsmen displayed exceptional power-hitting.
List Of Top 5: Most Expensive Over of IPL
1. Chris Gayle’s 37 Run Over – RCB vs Kochi Tuskers (2011)
Initially, the record for the most expensive over in the IPL was established by Chris Gayle on May 8, 2011. Chris Gayle, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scored 37 off an over against the Kerala Tuskers.
Being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, this over consisted of a no-ball and sixers and boundaries that reached sky-high levels. This was one of the most sensational events in the history of IPL cricket.
2. Ravindra Jadeja’s 37-Run Over – CSK vs RCB (2021)
Almost nine years later, the record for the costliest over of IPL was matched by Ravindra Jadeja on April 25, 2021. Playing for Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja thrashed an RCB bowler in Mumbai.
He hit consecutive sixes and boundaries, demonstrating his worth as a match-winner with the bat. The unforgettable over played a very important role in CSK’s dominance in that match.
3. Pat Cummins’ 35-Run Over – KKR vs MI (2022)
The IPL 2022 featured an unexpected name in the list of the most expensive over of IPL. Pat Cummins, the captain of the KKR team, smashed 35 runs in a single over against Mumbai Indians.
4. Suresh Raina’s 33-Run Over – CSK vs Kings XI Punjab (2014)
Suresh Raina, on May 30, 2014, delivered one of the most unforgettable performances in the IPL play-offs. Suresh Raina was playing for CSK, where he smashed 33 runs off one over against Kings XI Punjab.
For his consistency and elegant aggression, Raina’s innings put Chennai in a completely dominating position and has been one of the finest moments in the IPL’s knockouts.
5. Manoj Tiwary & Chris Gayle – 33 Runs in One Over (2010)
Manoj Tiwary and Chris Gayle produced a remarkable over for KKR in the IPL 2010 season against Kings XI Punjab. It was Manoj Tiwary and Chris Gayle who managed to gobble up 33 runs from one over, which turned things completely in their favor. This over is still remembered from the early days of the IPL as one of the greatest ever batting episodes.
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