The IPL has seen many exceptional bowlers over the years, and they are often the most expensive players in their respective teams. During the 31st match of the IPL 2023 season, Arjun Tendulkar, the latest pace addition to the Mumbai Indians (MI) team, was hit for a staggering 31 runs in an over by the Punjab Kings (PBKS). This performance earned him the dubious distinction of having the second-worst over in the history of the tournament for MI. By the end of the match, Arjun’s figures stood at 3/48 after three overs.
In this article, we will take a look at the top five bowlers from the Mumbai Indians who have conceded the most runs in a single over in the history of the IPL..
Daniel Sams is an Australian left-arm fast bowler who joined the Mumbai Indians team in 2022. He had a disappointing start to his IPL career, conceding 35 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in just one over. Sams was expensive in his first year of IPL. Currently he is playing for Lucknow super Giants.
Arjun Tendulkar was picked up by the Mumbai Indians for INR 20 lakh in the 2021 IPL auction. Arjun is a left-arm medium-fast bowler who made his debut in the IPL against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. His first wicket in the IPL was of Bhvneshwar Kumar. But in the 31st match of this season he was smacked for 31 runs by Punjab’s batsmen. Arjun has a lot to prove and will be eager to make his mark in the upcoming matches.
Alzarri Joseph is a Antiguan fast bowler who made his IPL debut in 2019 . He made a dream debut, picking up 6 wickets for just 12 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Joseph was one of the most expensive bowlers for MI in the 2019 IPL, with a price tag of INR 2 crore. However, he had a disappointing game against the Rajasthan Royals, conceding 28 runs in just one over..
Mitchell McClenaghan made his IPL debut in 2015. He was one of the most consistent performers for MI, picking up crucial wickets at crucial times. He had a disappointing game against the Punjab Kings in 2017, conceding 28 runs in just three overs. Maxwell hit five boundaries and 28 runs off McClenaghan to help PBKS score 198/4 in 20 overs. However, MI went on to chase 199 in just 16 overs thanks to Buttler’s unbeaten 77.
- Pavan Suyal
Pavan Suyal played for the Mumbai Indians from 2011 to 2015. RCB and MI were chasing a target of 188 in match 27 of the 2014 IPL. Left-arm pacer Pawan Suyal was taken out of the chase by Chris Gayle and Parthiv Patel, who hit him for 28 runs, including five boundaries, during the chase. However, despite this, Suyal was able to pick off Virat Kohli in his next over, leading to MI’s 19-run victory over RCB in that match.
These are the top five most expensive MI bowlers in the IPL. However, they have all had their share of ups and downs in their IPL careers. The IPL is a highly competitive league, and even the best players have their off days. The Mumbai Indians have always been a formidable team in the IPL and have won the tournament a record five times.
