Mohammed Shami’s Nightmare: Records Second-Worst Bowling Figures in IPL History
NEW DELHI: In a nightmarish outing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Shami etched his name in the wrong kind of record books on Saturday. The veteran Indian seamer registered the second-most expensive bowling figures in IPL history, conceding a staggering 75 runs in his four overs without a wicket during a brutal hammering by Punjab Kings.
Shami’s figures of 0/75 fell just one run short of the dubious record held by Jofra Archer, who had leaked 0/76 for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the 2025 season at the same venue. The 34-year-old fast bowler, known for his impeccable line and length, had a night to forget as Punjab Kings’ batters tore into his bowling with ruthless precision.
The carnage peaked in the final over of the innings—the 20th over—where Shami was at the receiving end of a merciless assault by Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. Having already conceded 48 runs in his first three overs, Shami’s last over turned disastrous as Stoinis smashed four consecutive sixes off the final four balls, looting 27 runs in that over alone. The over read: 1, 2, 6, 6, 6, 6—a sequence that left Shami shell-shocked and the Hyderabad crowd stunned.
Reflecting on his explosive cameo, Stoinis, who remained unbeaten on 34 off just 11 balls, remarked at the break, “Nice to make a contribution with a little cameo from me there. The pitch offered a bit of spin and bounce. It’s a very good score, but it depends on how we start in the powerplay and how we finish.”
Punjab Kings’ mammoth total was underpinned by a scintillating knock from their captain, Shreyas Iyer. The stylish right-hander blazed his way to 82 off just 36 balls, striking six fours and six sixes. Iyer reached his fifty in a mere 22 balls, marking his fastest IPL half-century and setting the tone for Punjab’s dominating batting display.
The final total of 245/6 became Punjab Kings’ second-highest in IPL history, only behind their 262/2 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata in 2024. Below is a list of Punjab’s top totals in the IPL:
- 262/2 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, 2024
- 245/6 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 2025
- 243/5 vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad, 2025
- 232/2 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Dharamsala, 2011
- 231/4 vs Chennai Super Kings, Cuttack, 2014
For Shami, this performance adds to the list of unwanted IPL records. Here are the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history:
- 0/76 – Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 2025
- 0/75 – Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad) vs Punjab Kings, Hyderabad, 2025
- 0/73 – Mohit Sharma (Gujarat Titans) vs Delhi Capitals, Delhi, 2024
- 0/70 – Basil Thampi (Sunrisers Hyderabad) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bengaluru, 2018
- 0/69 – Yash Dayal (Gujarat Titans) vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Ahmedabad, 2023
Shami’s struggles highlight the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where even seasoned campaigners can have off days. Known for his swing bowling and ability to deliver under pressure, the right-arm pacer has been a cornerstone of India’s pace attack and has previously led Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling with aplomb. However, this match exposed the harsh realities of the format, where batters can dominate even the best in the business on their day.
As Sunrisers Hyderabad regroup after this humiliating defeat, Shami will be eager to bounce back and erase this forgettable chapter from memory. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will look to build on this momentum, powered by the explosive form of Iyer and Stoinis, as they eye a strong finish in the IPL 2025 season.