India, March 23 -- Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer scripted an unwanted record in the franchise's opening match of IPL 2025, as he became the most expensive bowler in a game in the tournament's history. Archer registered forgettable figures of 0/76 in four overs, going past Mohit Sharma, who conceded 73 without a wicket while representing Gujarat Titans in the last season.

The England pacer, known for his express pace and white-ball skills, found himself completely at the mercy of the SRH batters in Hyderabad.

From the outset, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan took the attack to Archer, hammering boundaries at will. Slower balls, yorkers, and hard-length deliveries - all of Archer's variations - proved ineffective on a belter of a ...