11 Balls, One Over! Jofra Archer Equals Record for Longest Over in IPL History During RR vs GT Match
During Rajasthan Royals' RR vs GT IPL 2026 encounter against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Archer delivered an 11-ball over, level the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma and Arshdeep Singh to name a few.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer endured a difficult start to the RR vs GT match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday evening, delivering a chaotic 11-ball opening over against the Gujarat Titans. Playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the Rajasthan Royals spearhead struggled to find his rhythm, equalling the unwanted record for the longest single over in the tournament’s history. You can follow the Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans match scorecard here.
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An unusual start to the match! 😅
Jofra Archer bowled 11 balls to complete the first over - the longest over in TATA IPL! 🤯
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Equalling IPL History
By needing 11 deliveries to finish the set, Archer joins an exclusive list of bowlers who have struggled with such a lack of discipline. The record was famously set by Mohammed Siraj during the 2023 season and has been matched only a handful of times in the nearly two-decade history of the league. Why is Riyan Parag Not Playing in RR vs GT IPL 2026 Match?.
Archer’s first over required 11 deliveries to complete the legal six-ball quota. The sequence was punctuated by five wides and a no-ball, gifting the Gujarat Titans an early advantage without their openers having to play a significant shot. The over eventually cost 11 runs, providing a stuttering start to the Royals’ defensive effort.
For the Royals, who are playing in their special 'Pink Promise' kit tonight, the loss of control from their premier strike bowler comes at a difficult time. With both teams level on 12 points, every run conceded through extras could prove decisive in the final net run rate calculations for the top four.
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