In the fast-paced and exciting world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), each and every over matters. In some cases, however, an over seems to go on forever with an unusually high number of extras and pressure situations. These are referred to as the longest overs, not in terms of time but in terms of the number of balls faced in an over.

 

These longest overs not only pose a great challenge for the bowlers but also give the batsmen an opportunity to score. Although the Indian Premier League has witnessed some of the highest-scoring batting performances, the longest overs add to the unpredictability and chaos of the game.

 

Even the best of bowlers have off days and can make crucial mistakes, leading to an unusually long over being bowled. In this article, we will be discussing the top five longest overs that have been bowled in the Indian Premier League. We will be looking at the bowlers and the circumstances that led to these unusual and longest overs being bowled.

 

Top 5 Longest Overs Bowled in IPL History

 

Rank	Bowler	Balls in Over	Match Year
1	Arshdeep Singh	11	2026
2	Tushar Deshpande	11	2023
3	Mohammed Siraj	11	2023
4	Hardik Pandya	11	2025
5	Sandeep Sharma	11	2025

 

Top 5 Longest Overs Bowled in IPL History Detailed Analysis

 

1. Arshdeep Singh - 11 Balls

 

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Arshdeep Singh bowled one of the longest overs in the Indian Premier League history in a high-pressure match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in the year 2026. This over consisted of 11 balls due to the high number of wides and extras, which affected his rhythm in a great way.

 

Although Arshdeep is a bowler with great control over his bowling, this was an unusual incident in his IPL career. This long over gave the batsmen an opportunity to score and settle their rhythm, making it a challenging experience for Arshdeep in his IPL career.

 

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2. Tushar Deshpande – 11 Balls

 

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Tushar Deshpande had a tough day at work as his over went for 11 balls in a match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. Tushar Deshpande is known for his aggressive style of bowling. However, his over went for 11 balls.

 

This shows the importance of controlling his over in a T20 match. Despite having a tough day at work for Tushar Deshpande, his determination and aggressive style have to be appreciated for his comeback in his bowling career.

 

3. Mohammed Siraj – 11 Balls

 

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Mohammed Siraj, who is known for his aggressive style of bowling, has had his share of tough days at work. His over went for 11 balls in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in 2023. His over consisted of many wides. This shows the tough situation in which Mohammed Siraj found himself. However, his aggressive style has helped him come out of such tough situations in his career as a bowler.

 

4. Hardik Pandya – 11 Balls

 

 

Hardik Pandya, who is known for his all-round performance in the Indian Premier League, has had his share of tough days at work. His over went for 11 balls in a match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in 2025. His over consisted of many extras. This shows the tough situation in which Hardik Pandya found himself. However, his contribution to his team cannot be ignored.

 

5. Sandeep Sharma – 11 Balls

 

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Another bowler who faced such an over was Sandeep Sharma. The famous swing and accurate bowler was on the receiving end of such an over in the Delhi Capitals vs. Rajasthan Royals match in the 2025 season. Sandeep Sharma delivered an over consisting of 11 balls with the majority of the runs coming from extras.

 

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Conclusion

 

The longest overs in the IPL history teach us as much about the game of cricket as they teach us about the bowlers. The long overs in the IPL teach us about the pressure faced by the bowlers in the T20 format. The long overs in the IPL, which are mostly the result of wides and no-balls, teach us about the uncertainty of the game.

 

All the bowlers we discussed above have taught us about their capacity to come back stronger in life. The long overs in the IPL are just another way of adding drama to the Indian Premier League. They teach us that just like the above overs, just like any other over in the game, any other over has the capacity to turn the tables.