Most Runs in an Over in IPL

In the fast-paced arena of T20 cricket, batsmen are under pressure to maximise the amount of runs from each ball they face.

In the Indian Premier League, which is among the most popular 20-over leagues, international stars headline their various teams.

As such, some of the biggest names in the cricketing world have imposed their will on the opposition's bowling attack with massive tallies.

SportsBoom has looked at the most expensive overs in IPL history and ranks the elite cricketers who made it rain fours and sixes.

Ravindra Jadeja: 37

Jadeja is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in IPL. During the 2011 edition of the Indian Premier League, Ravindra Jadeja flexed his batting muscle and matched Gayle’s record. The Chennai Super Kings veteran dispatched RCB’s Harshal Patel for four 6s and two 4s, including a no-ball delivery slapped to the boundary rope. Jadeja was the Man of the Match with his unbeaten 62.

Thanks to the all-rounder’s contribution in Match 19, CSK set an imposing total of 191 and restricted Royal Challengers to only 122 runs. Chennai Super Kings kept that momentum rolling to claim the 2021 IPL trophy.

Pat Cummins: 35

Australian all-rounder Pat Cummins, while still playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, made Mumbai Indians’ Daniel Sims the victim in the 2022 edition of the IPL. Four 6s, two 4s and two runs from a no-ball resulted in a costly over of 35 runs. Cummins earned the Player of the Match laurel for his unbeaten 56 from just 15 balls.

Mumbai Indians, one of the most popular teams in the league, set a low total of 161, but KKR lost quick wickets to make their task much harder. Cummins helped stabilise the innings and secure the win, although Knight Riders lost their way and ultimately ended seventh on the points table that year.

Suresh Raina: 33

Suresh Raina put on a veteran display for CSK when they met Kings XI Punjab in Qualifier 2, during the 2014 edition of the IPL. Facing Parvinder Awana, the seasoned batsman hit two 6s and five 4s, including a boundary from a no-ball, wrapping up an impressive over of 33 runs. Raina was eventually run out for 87 runs from 25 balls.

While his contribution was a focal point of the CSK run chase, a lack of supporting roles saw Kings XI restrict the perennial contenders to 24 runs short. Chennai ended the season third on the points table, with KXIP losing in the final to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina/Getty Images

Chris Gayle, Majoj Tiwary: 33

Punjab Kings’ Ravi Bopara witnessed the fearsome abilities of Chris Gayle first-hand in the 2010 season of the IPL. While representing KKR, the West Indies big man smashed four 6s before some terrible judgment saw 7 added in wides. Manoj Tiwary faced the first ball of that over and took the best option - a single to get Gayle on strike.

Curiously, the Knight Riders went on to lose the match. Their misfortunes continued after a loss to Mumbai Indians in the final group-stage game saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim the playoff spot instead. KKR ended the season in sixth place.

Honourable Mentions

One of the most recent additions to the list was Romario Shepherd’s 32 runs off the bowling of Anrich Nortje as the Mumbai Indians faced the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 edition. MI became the first team to reach 150 IPL wins, but that was where the positives ended. Mumbai finished the season at the bottom of the standings, with only four wins from 14 games in one of their worst outings in tournament history.