In a challenging match on Tuesday, Punjab Kings faced Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. The game witnessed an unusual performance from Arshdeep Singh, whose bowled over turned into an 11-ball affair, marking it as one of the longest overs in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
Arshdeep Singh’s Remarkable 11-Ball Over
During his last over, Arshdeep Singh’s struggles were evident. He delivered four wides along with a no-ball, conceding 12 runs and finishing with bowling figures of 0 for 42 in four overs. This performance places him among other bowlers, such as Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur, who have also bowled 11-ball overs in the IPL.
List of Longest Overs in IPL History
- Mohammad Siraj vs MI, Bengaluru, 2023 (11 balls)
- Tushar Deshpande vs LSG, Chennai, 2023 (11 balls)
- Shardul Thakur vs KKR, Kolkata, 2025 (11 balls)
- Sandeep Sharma vs DC, Delhi, 2025 (11 balls)
- Hardik Pandya vs GT, Wankhede, 2025 (11 balls)
- Arshdeep Singh vs GT, Mullanpur, 2026 (11 balls)
Despite Arshdeep’s off day, the Punjab Kings successfully restricted the Gujarat Titans to 162 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak was a standout performer, claiming three wickets for 34 runs, while Yuzvendra Chahal contributed significantly with two wickets for 28 runs. Chahal’s efforts were crucial in controlling the scoring during the middle overs.
Match Highlights
The Gujarat Titans started solidly, reaching 35 runs within the first three overs. Key contributions came from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, who scored 39 off 27 balls and 38 off 33 balls, respectively. However, Gill’s dismissal came as a turning point when Marco Jansen entered the attack, taking Gill’s wicket along with that of Sai Sudharsan (13).
By the end of the powerplay, Gujarat Titans stood at 54 for one. The innings took a downward turn when Chahal dismissed Gill, caught at deep midwicket while trying to hit a boundary. Although Glenn Phillips hit a six against Chahal, the Punjab Kings’ bowlers tightened the grip, ensuring Gujarat Titans finished their innings with a total of 162 runs.
