“I’ve Never Been Hit Like That Before”: Shami Registers Worst-Ever IPL Spell by an Indian Bowler
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Shami concedes 75 runs in four overs against Punjab Kings, marking the most expensive bowling figures by an Indian in IPL history and the second-worst overall.
Hyderabad, April 13: Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami endured a night to forget as he recorded the worst-ever bowling figures by an Indian in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s clash against Punjab Kings at the Uppal Stadium on Saturday.
Shami was smashed for 75 runs in four overs—going wicketless—making it the second-worst figures in IPL history, behind Jofra Archer’s 0/76.
“I’ve never been hit like that before,” Shami admitted post-match, visibly shaken after conceding 23 runs in his second over and 27 in the final over, which included four consecutive sixes from Marcus Stoinis.
𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 💥
Marcus Stoinis went berserk in the final over to smash 4️⃣-consecutive sixes against Mohd. Shami 🔥
So far in IPL 2025, the Indian speedster has taken only five wickets in six matches at an average of 46.60 and an economy rate of 11.09, with best figures of 2/28—far below expectations for a seasoned bowler of his caliber.
💥 PBKS Batting Blitz
Punjab Kings, opting to bat first, unleashed a relentless assault led by their top order. Young guns Priyansh Arya (36 off 13) and Prabhsimran Singh (42 off 23) got the team off to a flier with a 66-run opening stand.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer then stole the spotlight with a blistering 82 off just 36 balls, while Marcus Stoinis finished the innings with a bang, scoring 34* off 11 balls, hammering four sixes in the final over against Shami.
PBKS ended with a daunting total of 245/6, putting SRH under serious pressure in the run chase.
🎯 SRH Bowling Highlights
While Shami struggled, Harshal Patel emerged as SRH’s silver lining, claiming 4/42, while youngster Eshan Malinga chipped in with 2/45.
Punjab will now look to defend the 246-run target and seal their fourth win of the tournament.
