Most Expensive Over in IPL History: Full List 

The Indian Premier League has always been a festival of sixes, boundaries, and unbelievable drama. Every season, fans witness bowlers pushed to the edge by fearless power hitters who can change the game in a matter of deliveries. And sometimes, those six balls become the most unforgettable ones for both good and bad reasons. 

Top 10 Most Expensive Over in IPL History 

These overs feature the highest number of runs scored in just six balls, creating unforgettable moments in the league’s history.

Rank	Bowler	Team	Runs Conceded
1	Prashanth Parameswaran	RCB	37
2	Harshal Patel	RCB	37
3	Daniel Sams	MI	35
4	Ravi Bopara	KXIP	33
5	Parwinder Awana	KXIP	33
6	Khaleel Ahmed	RCB	33
7	Anrich Nortje	MI	32
8	Moeen Ali	RR	32
9	Rahul Sharma	RCB	31
10	Yash Dayal	KKR	31

1.  Prashanth Parameswaran 

Prashanth Parameswaran faced Chris Gayle during his absolute peak in 2011. One over changed everything. Gayle smashed sixes like he was playing a video game, while Prashanth could do nothing but watch the ball disappear. That 37-run over remains the costliest in the tournament. Although the record is unwanted, it keeps his name alive in IPL discussions every season.

2.  Harshal Patel 

In 2021, Harshal Patel was dominating as RCB’s star death-bowler. But Ravindra Jadeja decided to unleash fireworks against him in a shocking finale. Five sixes, one four, and a no-ball six a total of 37 runs. Harshal finished the season brilliantly, but this over still pops up on every highlight reel!

3. Daniel Sams 

Daniel Sams learnt the harsh truth of T20 cricket in 2022. Liam Livingstone hammered him for 35 runs in a single over, sending the ball deep into the stands multiple times. Even experienced bowlers struggle against Livingstone’s power, and Sams unfortunately got the full dose of it.

4. Ravi Bopara 

Ravi Bopara is known for his all-round capabilities, but even he couldn’t escape the dominance of Chris Gayle. In IPL 2010, Gayle smashed Bopara for 33 enormous runs. When the Universe Boss takes charge, there is rarely any escape route for bowlers.

5.  Parwinder Awana 

Suresh Raina is one of the most stylish IPL batters ever. In 2014, he turned on beast mode and took Parwinder Awana for 33 runs in a blistering over. Awana tried different variations, but nothing could stop Raina that day, pure timing, pure entertainment.

6. Khaleel Ahmed 

Khaleel Ahmed faced one of the toughest batters in T20 history: AB de Villiers. When AB is in form, bowlers have no idea where to bowl. Khaleel ended up conceding 33 runs as ABD transformed a good innings into an unforgettable one.

7. Anrich Nortje 

Known for his express pace and accuracy, Anrich Nortje is not someone you expect on such a list. But one bad over is all it takes in IPL. He went for 32 runs, proving that even top-class bowlers can get punished when smart batters take calculated risks.

8. Moeen Ali 

Moeen Ali has been a handy all-rounder throughout his career. Yet, one expensive over saw him concede 32 runs, reminding everyone that even experienced bowlers can struggle when the batter reads their length and variations perfectly.

9. Rahul Sharma 

Rahul Sharma delivered many accurate spells in his IPL journey. However, a single 31-run over suddenly changed his momentum. It showed the brutal nature of T20 cricket one mistake, and the match runs away.

10. Yash Dayal 

Yash Dayal’s story is the definition of cricket heartbreak. Rinku Singh smashed him for five consecutive sixes in 2023. One moment turned Rinku into a legend and Dayal into a victim of IPL’s most emotional finish proving that IPL scripts the craziest plot twists.

Final Words

The Most Expensive Over in IPL History is more than just a stat it’s a thrill ride. Whether you support the bowler or the batter, these overs give cricket fans unforgettable moments. It’s the unpredictability, passion, and madness of IPL that keeps us hooked year after year. 

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