Since the inception of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in 2008, the competition has witnessed the most devastating batting displays on numerous occasions. While the bowlers strive to be razor sharp with their line and length, it is the rival batters’ virtuoso that becomes the point of difference. <o:p></o:p>

On numerous occasions in the cash rich league, batters often tend make full use of the powerplay (first six overs) and swiftly hit the ground running so as to get the big runs. However, on certain occasions, batters have wreaked havoc right from the very first over in a match to hand a solid start.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

In doing so, bowlers have leaked massive runs during the beginning of a particular innings and made their place in an unceremonious record list. Therefore, without any further ado, we take a look at the top five most expensive first overs recorded in the history of the top-tier league-<o:p></o:p>

5. Brad Hodge (KKR) | 22 runs | RR vs KKR, 2009<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683889832817_Brad-Hodge-(KKR),-RR-vs-KKR,-2009.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Brad hodge. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

The inaugural champions of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals locked horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in match 53 of the competition in 2009 at Kingsmead in Durban. Upon winning the toss, KKR decided to field first and what followed was a dismal start by the side as they leaked 22 runs off the first over of the contest.<o:p></o:p>

The Royals’ opening duo of Naman Ojha and Rob Quiney took centerstage as they were up against Brad Hodge for the first over. Ojha, Wicketkeeper-batter, did not waste much time as he dispatched the ball for a maximum in the very first delivery.<o:p></o:p>

What followed was Hodge getting hammered by Ojha for three sixes and three runs in addition to a single from Quiney off his solitary over. With this, KKR’s Hodge registered his name in the unwanted records list. Interestingly, despite getting a solid head start of 22 runs, Rajasthan concluded with a paltry score of 101 in their 20 overs and eventually lost the contest.

4. Varun Aaron (RR) | 23 runs | RCB vs RR, 2019<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888531292_Varun-Aaron.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Varun Aaron. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

Despite incessant rain lashing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 30, 2019, the match officials decided to have a five-over affair once the showers slowed down. Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first to have a total in place.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

However, the opening pair of AB de Villiers and skipper Virat Kohli were on a mission as they operated in tandem to fire 23 runs off the first over. Kohli got two glorious maximums off pacer Varun Aaron and followed it with a single to get 13 off the first three balls. <o:p></o:p>

The explosive South African then took the onus on himself to score big as he slammed two boundaries and got a double to conclude the over with 23 runs. In doing so, Aaron made his name in an unwanted list as he leaked the fourth most runs in the IPL history. The match yielded a no-result as it began pouring at the venue, despite just 10 balls remaining in the contest.<o:p></o:p>

3. Shivam Mavi (KKR) | 25 runs | KKR vs DC, 2021<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683889019813_Shivam-Mavi.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shivam Mavi. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

In 2021, during a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, Shivam Mavi recorded one of the worst overs in the history of the league. After putting a total of 154 runs in their stipulated 20 overs, Eoin Morgan-led KKR needed to get the early breakthroughs to remain steady in the contest.<o:p></o:p>

However, Delhi’s Prithvi Shaw seemed to have other ideas as he breathed fire during the first over of the chase against Mavi. After bowling a wide in the first ball, young Shaw responded with as many as six boundaries on the trot (wd, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) to conclude with 25 runs off the over. <o:p></o:p>

As the pressure was immediately on KKR, skipper Morgan sidelined Mavi from the attack with his solitary over. Impressively, Shaw hit one of the fastest half-centuries in the league, notching it in just 18 balls and concluding his innings with a 41-ball 82 which featured 11 fours and three sixes at a solid strike rate of 200.00.<o:p></o:p>

2. Harbhajan Singh (MI), Nitish Rana (KKR) | 26 runs<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888303066_Harbhajan-Singh-and-Nitish-Rana.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana hold the joint record and have leaked the second-highest number of runs in the first over of a match. Former Mumbai Indians player- Harbhajan became an easy target for KKR explosive hitter Yusuf Pathan and Gautam Gambhir during a match in 2013.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Right from the word ‘go’, Yusuf went berserk as he clobbered three boundaries in a row and followed it with a six and single before Gambhir took strike. Notably, the miseries continued for Harbhajan as he bowled a no-ball prior to the single which resulted in another maximum by Gambhir, thereby concluding with 26 runs.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Likewise, in the 16th edition of the IPL, during the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Yashasvi Jaiswal targeted rival skipper Nitish Rana, for a mammoth 26 runs. The young southpaw clobbered two maximums off the first two deliveries, the only other instance (Kohli in 2019 against Aaron) wherein a batter started the game with two sixes.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Jaiswal unleashed carnage at the iconic Eden Gardens as he got two fours on the trot coupled with a double and finally concluded the over with a boundary making it 26 runs in six balls&nbsp;(6, 6, 4, 4, 2, 4). In doing so, Nitish Rana recorded one of the worst opening spells in the IPL along and joined the second spot in the list alongside Harbhajan Singh.<o:p></o:p>

The flamboyant opener scored an unconquered 98 off mere 47 balls featuring five sixes and 12 fours at a stunning strike rate of 208.51. Jaiswal is also in contention to clinch the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-orange-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL Orange Cap</a>, courtesy of four fifties and one century, collecting 575 runs in 12 matches.

1. Abu Nechim (MI) | 27 runs | RCB vs MI, 2011<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888984422_Abu-Nechim-bowling.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Abu Nechim bowling RCB vs MI, 2011. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

In the Qualifier 2 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, Abu Nechim scripted an unceremonious record, as he gave away the most runs in the first over of the history of the competition. Batting first, RCB put up a solid first innings score of 185 runs courtesy of a solid start by explosive Caribbean hitter- Chris Gayle.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

In the first over, Nechim was up against Mayank Agarwal and Gayle. While the first ball resulted in a wide coupled with a single by Mayank, Gayle claimed strike for the remainder of the over. The pacer zipped one across the tall southpaw for a dot, however, Gayle unleashed madness as he clobbered 24 off the last four balls.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Following the dot ball, Gayle smacked two boundaries and got four-wides in the fourth delivery. Bowling the fourth ball again, the explosive hitter dispatched one into the stands to score a six and finished the over with a double and a boundary (wd+2, 0, 4, 4, wd+4, 6, 2, 4). With this, Nechim recorded the most runs (27) leaked in the first over of the history of the top-tier league.<o:p></o:p>

Since the inception of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in 2008, the competition has witnessed the most devastating batting displays on numerous occasions. While the bowlers strive to be razor sharp with their line and length, it is the rival batters’ virtuoso that becomes the point of difference. <o:p></o:p>
On numerous occasions in the cash rich league, batters often tend make full use of the powerplay (first six overs) and swiftly hit the ground running so as to get the big runs. However, on certain occasions, batters have wreaked havoc right from the very first over in a match to hand a solid start.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
In doing so, bowlers have leaked massive runs during the beginning of a particular innings and made their place in an unceremonious record list. Therefore, without any further ado, we take a look at the top five most expensive first overs recorded in the history of the top-tier league-<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">5. Brad Hodge (KKR) | 22 runs | RR vs KKR, 2009<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Brad hodge. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
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The inaugural champions of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals locked horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in match 53 of the competition in 2009 at Kingsmead in Durban. Upon winning the toss, KKR decided to field first and what followed was a dismal start by the side as they leaked 22 runs off the first over of the contest.<o:p></o:p>
The Royals’ opening duo of Naman Ojha and Rob Quiney took centerstage as they were up against Brad Hodge for the first over. Ojha, Wicketkeeper-batter, did not waste much time as he dispatched the ball for a maximum in the very first delivery.<o:p></o:p>
What followed was Hodge getting hammered by Ojha for three sixes and three runs in addition to a single from Quiney off his solitary over. With this, KKR’s Hodge registered his name in the unwanted records list. Interestingly, despite getting a solid head start of 22 runs, Rajasthan concluded with a paltry score of 101 in their 20 overs and eventually lost the contest.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">4. Varun Aaron (RR) | 23 runs | RCB vs RR, 2019<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Varun Aaron. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
Despite incessant rain lashing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 30, 2019, the match officials decided to have a five-over affair once the showers slowed down. Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first to have a total in place.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
However, the opening pair of AB de Villiers and skipper Virat Kohli were on a mission as they operated in tandem to fire 23 runs off the first over. Kohli got two glorious maximums off pacer Varun Aaron and followed it with a single to get 13 off the first three balls. <o:p></o:p>
The explosive South African then took the onus on himself to score big as he slammed two boundaries and got a double to conclude the over with 23 runs. In doing so, Aaron made his name in an unwanted list as he leaked the fourth most runs in the IPL history. The match yielded a no-result as it began pouring at the venue, despite just 10 balls remaining in the contest.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Shivam Mavi (KKR) | 25 runs | KKR vs DC, 2021<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Shivam Mavi. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
In 2021, during a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, Shivam Mavi recorded one of the worst overs in the history of the league. After putting a total of 154 runs in their stipulated 20 overs, Eoin Morgan-led KKR needed to get the early breakthroughs to remain steady in the contest.<o:p></o:p>
However, Delhi’s Prithvi Shaw seemed to have other ideas as he breathed fire during the first over of the chase against Mavi. After bowling a wide in the first ball, young Shaw responded with as many as six boundaries on the trot (wd, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) to conclude with 25 runs off the over. <o:p></o:p>
As the pressure was immediately on KKR, skipper Morgan sidelined Mavi from the attack with his solitary over. Impressively, Shaw hit one of the fastest half-centuries in the league, notching it in just 18 balls and concluding his innings with a 41-ball 82 which featured 11 fours and three sixes at a solid strike rate of 200.00.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Harbhajan Singh (MI), Nitish Rana (KKR) | 26 runs<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana hold the joint record and have leaked the second-highest number of runs in the first over of a match. Former Mumbai Indians player- Harbhajan became an easy target for KKR explosive hitter Yusuf Pathan and Gautam Gambhir during a match in 2013.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Right from the word ‘go’, Yusuf went berserk as he clobbered three boundaries in a row and followed it with a six and single before Gambhir took strike. Notably, the miseries continued for Harbhajan as he bowled a no-ball prior to the single which resulted in another maximum by Gambhir, thereby concluding with 26 runs.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Likewise, in the 16th edition of the IPL, during the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Yashasvi Jaiswal targeted rival skipper Nitish Rana, for a mammoth 26 runs. The young southpaw clobbered two maximums off the first two deliveries, the only other instance (Kohli in 2019 against Aaron) wherein a batter started the game with two sixes.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Jaiswal unleashed carnage at the iconic Eden Gardens as he got two fours on the trot coupled with a double and finally concluded the over with a boundary making it 26 runs in six balls&nbsp;(6, 6, 4, 4, 2, 4). In doing so, Nitish Rana recorded one of the worst opening spells in the IPL along and joined the second spot in the list alongside Harbhajan Singh.<o:p></o:p>
The flamboyant opener scored an unconquered 98 off mere 47 balls featuring five sixes and 12 fours at a stunning strike rate of 208.51. Jaiswal is also in contention to clinch the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-orange-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL Orange Cap</a>, courtesy of four fifties and one century, collecting 575 runs in 12 matches.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. Abu Nechim (MI) | 27 runs | RCB vs MI, 2011<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888984422_Abu-Nechim-bowling.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Abu Nechim bowling RCB vs MI, 2011. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
In the Qualifier 2 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, Abu Nechim scripted an unceremonious record, as he gave away the most runs in the first over of the history of the competition. Batting first, RCB put up a solid first innings score of 185 runs courtesy of a solid start by explosive Caribbean hitter- Chris Gayle.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
In the first over, Nechim was up against Mayank Agarwal and Gayle. While the first ball resulted in a wide coupled with a single by Mayank, Gayle claimed strike for the remainder of the over. The pacer zipped one across the tall southpaw for a dot, however, Gayle unleashed madness as he clobbered 24 off the last four balls.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Following the dot ball, Gayle smacked two boundaries and got four-wides in the fourth delivery. Bowling the fourth ball again, the explosive hitter dispatched one into the stands to score a six and finished the over with a double and a boundary (wd+2, 0, 4, 4, wd+4, 6, 2, 4). With this, Nechim recorded the most runs (27) leaked in the first over of the history of the top-tier league.<o:p></o:p>

Since the inception of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in 2008, the competition has witnessed the most devastating batting displays on numerous occasions. While the bowlers strive to be razor sharp with their line and length, it is the rival batters’ virtuoso that becomes the point of difference. <o:p></o:p>
On numerous occasions in the cash rich league, batters often tend make full use of the powerplay (first six overs) and swiftly hit the ground running so as to get the big runs. However, on certain occasions, batters have wreaked havoc right from the very first over in a match to hand a solid start.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
In doing so, bowlers have leaked massive runs during the beginning of a particular innings and made their place in an unceremonious record list. Therefore, without any further ado, we take a look at the top five most expensive first overs recorded in the history of the top-tier league-<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">5. Brad Hodge (KKR) | 22 runs | RR vs KKR, 2009<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683889832817_Brad-Hodge-(KKR),-RR-vs-KKR,-2009.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Brad hodge. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
The inaugural champions of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals locked horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in match 53 of the competition in 2009 at Kingsmead in Durban. Upon winning the toss, KKR decided to field first and what followed was a dismal start by the side as they leaked 22 runs off the first over of the contest.<o:p></o:p>
The Royals’ opening duo of Naman Ojha and Rob Quiney took centerstage as they were up against Brad Hodge for the first over. Ojha, Wicketkeeper-batter, did not waste much time as he dispatched the ball for a maximum in the very first delivery.<o:p></o:p>
What followed was Hodge getting hammered by Ojha for three sixes and three runs in addition to a single from Quiney off his solitary over. With this, KKR’s Hodge registered his name in the unwanted records list. Interestingly, despite getting a solid head start of 22 runs, Rajasthan concluded with a paltry score of 101 in their 20 overs and eventually lost the contest.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">4. Varun Aaron (RR) | 23 runs | RCB vs RR, 2019<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888531292_Varun-Aaron.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Varun Aaron. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
Despite incessant rain lashing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 30, 2019, the match officials decided to have a five-over affair once the showers slowed down. Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first to have a total in place.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
However, the opening pair of AB de Villiers and skipper Virat Kohli were on a mission as they operated in tandem to fire 23 runs off the first over. Kohli got two glorious maximums off pacer Varun Aaron and followed it with a single to get 13 off the first three balls. <o:p></o:p>
The explosive South African then took the onus on himself to score big as he slammed two boundaries and got a double to conclude the over with 23 runs. In doing so, Aaron made his name in an unwanted list as he leaked the fourth most runs in the IPL history. The match yielded a no-result as it began pouring at the venue, despite just 10 balls remaining in the contest.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Shivam Mavi (KKR) | 25 runs | KKR vs DC, 2021<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683889019813_Shivam-Mavi.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shivam Mavi. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
In 2021, during a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, Shivam Mavi recorded one of the worst overs in the history of the league. After putting a total of 154 runs in their stipulated 20 overs, Eoin Morgan-led KKR needed to get the early breakthroughs to remain steady in the contest.<o:p></o:p>
However, Delhi’s Prithvi Shaw seemed to have other ideas as he breathed fire during the first over of the chase against Mavi. After bowling a wide in the first ball, young Shaw responded with as many as six boundaries on the trot (wd, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) to conclude with 25 runs off the over. <o:p></o:p>
As the pressure was immediately on KKR, skipper Morgan sidelined Mavi from the attack with his solitary over. Impressively, Shaw hit one of the fastest half-centuries in the league, notching it in just 18 balls and concluding his innings with a 41-ball 82 which featured 11 fours and three sixes at a solid strike rate of 200.00.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Harbhajan Singh (MI), Nitish Rana (KKR) | 26 runs<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888303066_Harbhajan-Singh-and-Nitish-Rana.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Nitish Rana hold the joint record and have leaked the second-highest number of runs in the first over of a match. Former Mumbai Indians player- Harbhajan became an easy target for KKR explosive hitter Yusuf Pathan and Gautam Gambhir during a match in 2013.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Right from the word ‘go’, Yusuf went berserk as he clobbered three boundaries in a row and followed it with a six and single before Gambhir took strike. Notably, the miseries continued for Harbhajan as he bowled a no-ball prior to the single which resulted in another maximum by Gambhir, thereby concluding with 26 runs.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Likewise, in the 16th edition of the IPL, during the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Yashasvi Jaiswal targeted rival skipper Nitish Rana, for a mammoth 26 runs. The young southpaw clobbered two maximums off the first two deliveries, the only other instance (Kohli in 2019 against Aaron) wherein a batter started the game with two sixes.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Jaiswal unleashed carnage at the iconic Eden Gardens as he got two fours on the trot coupled with a double and finally concluded the over with a boundary making it 26 runs in six balls&nbsp;(6, 6, 4, 4, 2, 4). In doing so, Nitish Rana recorded one of the worst opening spells in the IPL along and joined the second spot in the list alongside Harbhajan Singh.<o:p></o:p>
The flamboyant opener scored an unconquered 98 off mere 47 balls featuring five sixes and 12 fours at a stunning strike rate of 208.51. Jaiswal is also in contention to clinch the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-orange-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL Orange Cap</a>, courtesy of four fifties and one century, collecting 575 runs in 12 matches.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. Abu Nechim (MI) | 27 runs | RCB vs MI, 2011<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683888984422_Abu-Nechim-bowling.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Abu Nechim bowling RCB vs MI, 2011. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
In the Qualifier 2 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, Abu Nechim scripted an unceremonious record, as he gave away the most runs in the first over of the history of the competition. Batting first, RCB put up a solid first innings score of 185 runs courtesy of a solid start by explosive Caribbean hitter- Chris Gayle.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
In the first over, Nechim was up against Mayank Agarwal and Gayle. While the first ball resulted in a wide coupled with a single by Mayank, Gayle claimed strike for the remainder of the over. The pacer zipped one across the tall southpaw for a dot, however, Gayle unleashed madness as he clobbered 24 off the last four balls.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Following the dot ball, Gayle smacked two boundaries and got four-wides in the fourth delivery. Bowling the fourth ball again, the explosive hitter dispatched one into the stands to score a six and finished the over with a double and a boundary (wd+2, 0, 4, 4, wd+4, 6, 2, 4). With this, Nechim recorded the most runs (27) leaked in the first over of the history of the top-tier league.<o:p></o:p>

Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the competition has witnessed the most devastating batting displays on numerous occasions. While the bowlers strive to be razor sharp wi

Top 5 most expensive first over in IPL History

KKR skipper Nitish Rana made his place in this unceremonious list after leaking 26 runs in the first over against Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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