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Archer Equals IPL Record: Golden Ducks Galore!
19 Apr
Summary
- Jofra Archer dismissed Tim Seifert on the first ball.
- Archer now has five wickets on the first ball of an innings.
- This equals Mohammed Shami's existing IPL record.

Jofra Archer achieved a significant milestone in the IPL 2026 season on April 19, 2026. Playing for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Archer opened the bowling and immediately made an impact.
He clean bowled KKR's Tim Seifert on the very first delivery of the innings, marking a golden duck for the batsman. This remarkable dismissal allowed Archer to equal Mohammed Shami's IPL record.
Both Archer and Shami have now taken a wicket on the opening ball of an IPL innings on five separate occasions. Archer's recent performances have been notable, having also taken wickets on the first ball in Rajasthan Royals' previous two matches.