Jofra Archer Joins Yuzvendra Chahal in Unique IPL Record
Jofra Archer Equals Yuzvendra Chahal's Unique Record, Becomes 2nd Bowler To...
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Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler for Rajasthan Royals, has matched Yuzvendra Chahal's record by taking 21 wickets in IPL 2026. This achievement makes Archer the second bowler to secure 20 or more wickets in multiple IPL seasons for the franchise, having previously done so in 2020. His performance has been crucial in leading the Royals to the playoffs.
- 01Archer's best performance this season was 3/17 against Mumbai Indians, helping secure a playoff spot.
- 02He was signed for ₹12.50 crore (approximately $1.5 million USD) ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
- 03The record for most wickets in a single IPL season for Rajasthan Royals is held by James Faulkner with 28 wickets in 2013.
- 04Archer is now the 14th bowler in IPL history to take 20 or more wickets in multiple seasons for the same franchise.
- 05Chahal remains the only bowler to achieve this feat for multiple teams, with 20-plus wickets for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals.
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Jofra Archer, the England speedster playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, has made headlines by equalling Yuzvendra Chahal's unique record of taking 20 or more wickets in multiple IPL seasons for the same franchise. Archer has been a standout performer this season, claiming 21 wickets in 14 matches, including a match-winning spell of 3/17 against the Mumbai Indians, which secured the Royals' playoff qualification. Previously, Archer also took 20 wickets in the 2020 IPL season for the same team. This achievement places him alongside Chahal, who is the only bowler to have achieved this milestone with multiple teams. The record for the most wickets in a single IPL season for Rajasthan Royals is held by James Faulkner, who took 28 wickets in 2013. Archer's consistent performance has solidified his status as a key player for the Royals, and he is now the 14th bowler in IPL history to reach this milestone in multiple seasons.
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Archer's performance not only boosts the Rajasthan Royals' chances in the playoffs but also enhances the team's reputation and fan engagement.
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