Deepak Chahar made headlines in the IPL 2026 season for an unfortunate record during a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 16. Opening the bowling for Mumbai Indians (MI), Chahar conceded a staggering 21 runs in just his first over.
Record-Breaking Over
The match took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chahar faced challenges immediately as Prabhsimran Singh struck him for two fours. Additionally, Priyansh Arya added to the onslaught with a four and a six.
This performance marked a significant moment in IPL history. Chahar became the first bowler globally to allow 20 or more runs in the first over of an IPL innings on multiple occasions. Earlier in the 2026 season, he had already set a negative milestone by conceding 22 runs in the first over against Rajasthan Royals on April 7. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the batsman who scored all those runs.
Comparative Records
In the context of IPL records, it’s worth noting that Nitish Rana holds the title for the most runs conceded in a first over. He gave away 26 runs in a face-off against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023. Furthermore, in the same IPL 2026 season, David Payne from Sunrisers Hyderabad let slip 25 runs in his first over against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Deepak Chahar: Conceded 21 runs in first over against PBKS.
- Prabhsimran Singh: Hit two fours off Chahar.
- Priyansh Arya: Added one six and one four in the same over.
- Previous Record: Chahar allowed 22 runs in first over against Rajasthan Royals.
- Nitish Rana’s Record: Conceded 26 runs in IPL 2023 first over.
- David Payne’s Instance: 25 runs conceded in first over in IPL 2026.
Chahar’s performance raises questions about his bowling strategy as Mumbai Indians aim for a better placement in the league. This unfortunate record could impact his confidence as the season progresses.
