Jofra Archer Matches Record for Most Wickets on First Ball in IPL History
Jofra Archer Equals Mohammed Shami's Record Of Taking Most Wickets On First Ball Of IPL Innings
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In an IPL 2026 match on April 19, Jofra Archer of the Rajasthan Royals equaled Mohammed Shami's record by taking his fifth wicket on the first ball of an innings. Archer dismissed Tim Seifert for a golden duck, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills.
- 01Jofra Archer dismissed Tim Seifert on the first ball of the innings.
- 02This wicket marked Archer's fifth on the first ball in IPL history, matching Mohammed Shami's record.
- 03Archer previously took first-ball wickets against Phil Salt and Abhishek Sharma in earlier matches.
- 04Both Archer and Shami now share the record for the most first-ball wickets in IPL.
- 05Archer is a key player for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on April 19, Jofra Archer, representing the Rajasthan Royals, dismissed Tim Seifert of the Kolkata Knight Riders on the very first ball of the innings, achieving a remarkable feat. This wicket marked Archer's fifth first-ball dismissal in IPL history, equaling the record held by Mohammed Shami. Archer's previous matches also showcased his talent, as he took first-ball wickets against Phil Salt and Abhishek Sharma. With this accomplishment, both Archer and Shami now share the record for the most wickets taken on the first ball of an IPL innings, underlining Archer's significance in the Rajasthan Royals' bowling lineup.
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