Jofra Archer’s IPL 2025 journey is quickly turning into one of the most exciting comeback stories of the season. The Rajasthan Royals had to dig deep, shelling out a whopping ₹12.5 crore for the Barbados-born pacer, despite his injury-riddled history. Early on, it looked like a gamble gone wrong, as Archer’s first few outings were disastrous. 76 runs conceded against Sunrisers Hyderabad set an unwanted record for the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history. He followed that up with a lackluster performance against KKR, leaking 33 runs in just 2.3 overs.
But then, something clicked.
In a game against Chennai Super Kings, Archer unleashed his fiery self, delivering some of his best bowling. His figures of 1/13 not only silenced critics but also showed that the fast bowler was back on track. He then followed up with a Player of the Match performance against Punjab Kings, where his 3/25 dismantled their chase from the outset, leaving them in shambles.
The momentum kept building, and against Gujarat Titans, Archer bowled an absolute rocket—a 147.7 kmph delivery that rattled Shubman Gill, clean bowled him, and sent social media into a frenzy. That moment was the definitive symbol of his return to form.
In his last three matches, Archer has been nothing short of unplayable. With an economy rate of just 6.18, his ability to bowl with express pace and deadly accuracy has reignited memories of his World Cup-winning brilliance back in 2019. Batters are now left scurrying every time Archer charges in to bowl.
This resurgence doesn’t just benefit Rajasthan Royals—it’s a huge warning to every other team in IPL 2025. Jofra Archer is back, and if this version of him sticks around, the IPL batters better prepare for some serious pace and mayhem. The missiles are coming, and they’re deadly.
