A Disastrous Over for Kulwant Khejrolia
In the second match of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Kulwant Khejrolia found himself in an unfortunate position. His performance against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 on May 26 was a stark contrast to his initial success. While he started well with a solid first over, his second over turned into a complete disaster.
During the fifteenth over, Khejrolia leaked a staggering 28 runs, including two no-balls and a wide. This over will be remembered as one of the most expensive in IPL history. Krunal Pandya and RCB captain Rajat Patidar took full advantage, hitting three boundaries and one six in that over. As a result, Khejrolia now holds a place in the list of the most expensive bowlers for an over in the tournament.
For the Gujarat Titans, this performance marks Khejrolia as the most expensive bowler in their IPL history. Rashid Khan previously held this record, conceding 29 runs in 2023. However, Khejrolia’s 28 runs in the 2026 Qualifier 1 tie the record set by Karn Sharma in the 2016 IPL final.
Most Runs Conceded in an Over by GT Bowlers
Here is a breakdown of the most expensive overs conceded by Gujarat Titans bowlers:
- Mohit Sharma – 31 runs against Rishabh Pant (DC) on 24 April 2024 at Delhi
- Yash Dayal – 31 runs against Rinku Singh (KKR) on 9 April 2023 at Ahmedabad
- Rashid Khan – 29 runs against Will Jacks/Virat Kohli (RCB) on 28 April 2024 at Ahmedabad
- Kulwant Khejrolia – 28 runs against Krunal Pandya/Rajat Patidar (RCB) on 26 May 2026 at Dharmasala
- Alzarri Joseph – 24 runs against Nitish Rana/Rinku Singh on 9 April 2026 at Ahmedabad
Top 5 Most Expensive Overs in IPL Playoff History
The following are the most expensive overs in IPL playoff history:
- Parwinder Awana (KXIP) – 33 runs against Suresh Raina (CSK) in Qualifier 2, 2014
- Karan Sharma (SRH) – 28 runs against Chris Gayle/Virat Kohli (RCB) in the Final, 2016
- Kulwant Khejrolia – 28 runs against Rajat Patidar/Krunal Pandya (RCB) in Qualifier 1, 2026
- Hardik Pandya (MI) – 26 runs against Chris Lynn/Sunil Narine (KKR) in Qualifier 2, 2017
- Lungi Ngidi (CSK) – 25 runs against Rishabh Pant (DC) in Qualifier 1, 2018
A Historic Performance by RCB
In the first innings of the 2026 IPL Qualifier 1, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put up an extraordinary total of 254/5 in their 20 overs against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Dharamshala. This score is the highest ever recorded in the IPL playoff history, surpassing the previous record of 233 runs set by GT in 2023. The RCB’s performance was a testament to their batting strength and ability to dominate under pressure.
