Kolkata Knight Riders hold the all-time IPL record for most extras conceded in a single innings, giving away 28 extras against Deccan Chargers in 2008.
In fact, extras are the silent runs that rarely make headlines, yet they often swing match outcomes. Wides, no-balls, byes, and leg byes add up fast in T20 cricket.
This article lists the top 10 instances of most extras conceded in an IPL innings, along with a breakdown of what went wrong in each case.
Top 10 Most Extras Conceded in an IPL Innings
Here is the complete list of the 10 highest extras tallies ever conceded in a single IPL innings
| Rank | Extras | Bowling Team | Batting Team | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | KKR | DCH | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2008 |
| 2 | 27 | KXIP | RCB | Dharamsala | 2011 |
| 3 | 26 | RR | RCB | Jaipur | 2008 |
| 4 | 26 | CSK | MI | Durban, South Africa | 2009 |
| 5 | 26 | KKR | RR | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 2015 |
| 6 | 25 | MI | RCB | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2014 |
| 7 | 24 | CLT | CSK | Ranchi | 2013 |
| 8 | 24 | MI | DD | Durban, South Africa | 2009 |
| 9 | 24 | MI | GL | Mumbai | 2016 |
| 10 | 23 | RCB | MI | Bengaluru | 2012 |
What Are Extras in Cricket? A Quick Breakdown
For readers who might not be familiar, here’s what each type of extra means and how it’s awarded.
| Type | What It Means | Charged To |
|---|---|---|
| Wide | Ball delivered too far from the batter to hit | Bowler |
| No-Ball | Bowler oversteps crease or delivers illegally | Bowler |
| Bye | Ball passes batter and keeper, runs scored | Neither (team extras) |
| Leg Bye | Ball hits batter’s body (not bat), runs scored | Neither (team extras) |
In the context of T20 cricket, wides and no-balls are the most damaging. A wide costs 1 run plus a re-delivery. A no-ball costs 1 run, a free hit, and a re-delivery.
Key Patterns in IPL Extras Data
Looking at the top 10 list, several trends emerge that are worth noting.
Early IPL Seasons Were the Worst Offenders
Six of the top 10 entries come from the first four seasons (2008-2011). In those early years, bowling discipline in T20 cricket was still evolving.
Moreover, many teams were still figuring out the right combination of pace, spin, and variations needed for the shorter format. As a result, wides were far more common.
KKR and MI Feature Most Often
KKR appear twice in the top 5, while MI show up three times in the top 10. That’s a combined five entries from just two franchises.
However, both teams have significantly improved their bowling discipline in recent years. KKR’s title-winning 2024 campaign, for instance, was built on one of the most frugal bowling attacks in IPL history.
Wides Dominate the Extras Column
Across all top 10 entries, wides consistently make up the biggest chunk of extras. In the top record (KKR’s 28), wides alone accounted for 15 of the 28 extras.
Similarly, in KKR’s second entry (26 extras vs RR), 18 wides were bowled. Consequently, controlling the wide ball remains the single biggest factor in reducing extras.
Did Extras Decide These Matches?
Here’s the surprising part. In most of the top 10 instances, the team that conceded the extras still won the match.
KKR won despite their record 28 extras. KXIP won despite 27. KKR won again despite 26 against RR in 2015. CSK defended their total despite leaking 26 to MI in 2009.
This suggests that while extras are costly, they aren’t always match-deciding on their own. In other words, a strong batting or bowling performance elsewhere can compensate for a bad day with extras.
That said, in close matches, even 5-6 extras can be the difference between winning and losing. In T20 cricket, where margins are razor-thin, every wide and no-ball matters.
Final Thoughts
Extras in the IPL might seem like small footnotes on a scorecard, but this list proves they can reach staggering numbers.
While bowling discipline has improved significantly since the early IPL days, extras remain a persistent challenge. Ultimately, the teams that keep their extras below 10 per innings consistently tend to finish higher on the IPL points table.
