New Delhi, May 9 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Jofra Archer etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) records on Saturday (May 9), bowling the longest first over in the tournament's history. The 11-ball over, which yielded 17 runs, came against Gujarat Titans (GT) openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Archer, renowned for his express pace and accuracy, struggled with control from the outset. The over featured multiple wides, a no-ball and an inconsistent swing, handing the Gujarat Titans an unexpected advantage in the opening moments of their IPL 2026 encounter.

The over began with Sai Sudharsan dispatching a short and wide delivery over the point for four. A wide followed on the second ball...