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Jofra Archer Tops RR Wicket Charts in IPL 2026 Overtaking Shane Watson
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Published on 24 April 2026
Three wickets vs LSG—Watson’s record finally falls
Jofra Archer has become Rajasthan Royals’ leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026, surpassing Shane Watson after a standout spell against Lucknow Super Giants. In the match on Wednesday, the English seamer claimed three wickets, pushing him ahead of Watson in RR’s wicket-taking list and underscoring Archer’s rising impact in the tournament.
- Archer overtakes Shane Watson to lead RR wicket charts
- He took three wickets against Lucknow Super Giants
- The milestone came in RR’s IPL 2026 match on Wednesday
- Archer’s form signals a major boost for Rajasthan’s bowling
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