Suyash Sharma Sets New IPL Record with 20 Dot Balls Against Delhi Capitals

Suyash Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history by bowling 20 dot balls in an IPL match against Delhi Capitals, achieving a remarkable milestone. His outstanding performance contributed to RCB's nine-wicket victory, as he allowed only seven runs in four overs. This achievement not only sets a new record for spinners in IPL history but also highlights Suyash's potential as a rising star in cricket. Discover more about his incredible feat and how it compares to other legendary bowlers in the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 28, 2026, 21:34 IST

RCB's Stellar Performance

In a remarkable display of skill, Suyash Sharma from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history during his team's impressive nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 27 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazelwood were pivotal with the new ball, Suyash's exceptional bowling performance stood out as he allowed only seven runs in four overs and took the wicket of Kuldeep Yadav. Entering the attack in the 10th over, Suyash did not concede a single boundary, even bowling a maiden over in the 12th. His spell included four singles and three wides, leading to the Capitals being bowled out for a mere 75 runs.

Historic Achievement by Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma Creates History

Suyash has become the first spinner in IPL history to bowl 20 dot balls in a single match. This record was previously held by five players, including notable names like Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. Most Dot Balls By A Spinner In An IPL Innings

Player	Dot Balls	Team	Opponent	Venue	Year
Suyash Sharma	20	RCB	DC	Delhi	2026
Ravichandran Ashwin	18	CSK	Deccan	Nagpur	2010
Ravichandran Ashwin	18	CSK	RCB	Ranchi	2014
Yuzvendra Chahal	18	RCB	CSK	Chennai	2013
Rahul Chahar	18	PBKS	DC	Delhi	2023
Imran Tahir	18	CSK	RCB	Chennai	2019
Amit Mishra	18	SRH	RR	Hyderabad	2013
Rashid Khan	18	SRH	MI	Hyderabad	2018

Overall, Suyash is only the second player in IPL history to achieve 20 dot balls in an innings, matching the record set by Indian pacer Deepak Chahar, who accomplished the same feat while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2019. Additionally, eight pacers in IPL history have bowled 19 dot balls in an innings, including renowned Indian bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra. Among international players, Doug Bollinger and Fidel Edwards are tied for second place on this list. Suyash also surpassed Harshal Patel's record for the most dot balls bowled by an RCB player in an IPL match, with no other player from the franchise having bowled more than 18 dot balls in a game.

Most Dot Balls For RCB In An IPL Match

Player	Dot Balls	Team	Opponent	Venue	Year
Suyash Sharma	20	RCB	DC	Delhi	2026
Harshal Patel	19	RCB	KKR	Navi Mumbai	2022
Yuzvendra Chahal	18	RCB	CSK	Chennai	2019
Zaheer Khan	18	RCB	RR	Bengaluru	2012
Dale Steyn	18	RCB	MI	Bengaluru	2008
Dale Steyn	18	RCB	CSK	Chennai	2008

Moreover, Suyash's four-over spell was among the most economical in IPL history, with only Edwards, Nehra, and Chahal having given away fewer runs after completing their overs. Chahal remains the only spinner and RCB player to have bowled a more economical spell than Suyash, having conceded just six runs against CSK in 2019.