New Delhi, April 9 -- Form is temporary, class is permanent.

Jofra Archer is the true testament to the most-used adage. Archer started the 18th edition of Indian Premier League on an ignominious note, by conceding the most expensive figures (0/76), against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It got slightly better against Kolkata Knight Riders, going for 33 runs in 2.3 overs. The wicket-maiden over to start proceedings against CSK was the switch Archer desperately needed to flick.

Jofra Archer dismissed Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill with a peach, clocking 147.7 kilometres per hour. Shubman Gill departed for just two runs. Archer also bowled the fastest ball of the tournament to GT opener Sai Sudharsan. The final ball of the first over was clocke...