IPL is all about cricketing display, from the swashbuckling innings to quality pace or spin bowling; it has it all. While we come to the bowling segment, this tournament has shown us some incredible deliveries made by the bowlers. But sometimes, some bowlers might face a hard patch and not perform to the fullest. So, here’s a list of the five bowlers who have conceded the most number of runs in the whole history of the tournament.
Basil Thampi (70 runs in 4 overs)
Basil Thampi happens to be the bowler who has conceded the most number of runs ever in the history of IPL. In the 2018 edition, while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he had given away 70 runs in his four-over campaign against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (66 runs in 4 overs)
When we comprehend Mujeeb Ur Rahman, he has been one of the most promising spinners in the shortest format. But he did face rough terrain in some matches. While he was playing for the Kings XI Punjab, he had conceded 66 runs in four overs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishant Sharma (66 runs in 4 overs)
Though we might know Ishant Sharma for his quality swing and pace, there was a moment when his bowling skills didn’t do the trick. While playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he had conceded a colossal 66 runs in four overs against the Chennai Super Kings.
Umesh Yadav (65 runs in 4 overs)
Umesh Yadav possesses the capability to obtain some crucial wickets. But, there are some stages where he used to leak some crucial runs. In his tenure with the Delhi Daredevils, he had conceded 65 runs in his four-over campaign in the 2013 edition.
Sandeep Sharma (65 runs in 4 overs)
As his total wickets count suggests, Sandeep Sharma is probably one of the most underrated bowlers in the whole IPL. But sometimes, his bowling doesn’t do the trick. In the 2014 edition, Sharma had conceded 65 runs in just four overs in a match for the Kings XI Punjab against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.