In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on April 10, Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) made headlines by dismissing Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) on the very first ball of the innings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This remarkable feat allowed Archer to equal Lasith Malinga's record for overseas bowlers, as both have taken a wicket on the first ball of an innings three times in the IPL. Archer's achievement comes during his 56th IPL match, while Malinga accumulated his record over 122 matches with the Mumbai Indians from 2009 to 2019. Alongside Archer and Malinga, Trent Boult and Pat Cummins have also achieved this milestone three times. Furthermore, with this wicket, Archer matched Shane Watson's record for most wickets by an overseas bowler for the Rajasthan Royals, having previously played five matches for the Mumbai Indians in 2023. If Archer secures one more wicket during the match, he will surpass Watson as the franchise's highest overseas wicket-taker.