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IPL 2026: Jofra Archer surpasses Watson for THIS record

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Mid-Day
Sports
By Sujay Shivalkar
Published Apr 23, 2026

Jofra Archer

In IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals` lead pacer Jofra Archer returned with the figures of three wickets for 20 runs in four overs

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Jofra Archer

With this, he surpassed Shane Watson to become the franchise`s leading wicket-taker in the league`s history

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Jofra Archer

Currently, Archer has 68 wickets in 54 IPL matches for the Rajasthan-based franchise. His best bowling figures are three wickets for 15 runs

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Watson, during his stint with RR, bagged 67 wickets in 84 IPL matches. His best bowling figures are three wickets for 10 runs

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Jofra Archer, Dhruv Jurel

Later, the Royals emerged victorious by 40 runs against the Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow

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