In match 52 of the Indian Premier League 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Khaleel Ahmed found himself on the receiving end of a brutal assault from Romario sheepherdconceding 33 runs in the 19th over — making it one of the most expensive overs in IPL history.

Here’s how the over unfolded:
18.1 – 6
18.2 – 6
18.3 – 4
18.4 – 6
18.5 – no-ball + 6
18.5 (legal) – no run
18.6 – 4
Total: 33 runs

Shepherd smashed 33 off just 9 balls*, with 4 sixes and 2 fours, boasting a strike rate of 366.67. His explosive hitting turned the tide for RCB in the death overs.

Khaleel’s final bowling figures:
3 overs, 65 runs, 0 wickets, economy 21.70

Although he didn’t break the all-time record (37 runs by Harshal Patel and Prasanth Parameswaran), Khaleel now features in the top 5 most expensive overs in IPL history.

This powerful finish helped RCB post 193/5 after 19.1 overs and could prove vital in the playoff race.