• Jofra Archer became the unexpected star of the night for a hilarious mid-match snooze that sparked a meme fest online.

  • Archer bagged three wickets and earned the Player of the Match award.

IPL 2025: Jofra Archer’s dugout nap during PBKS vs RR clash sparks meme fest
Memes of Jofra Archer sleeping goes viral (Image Source: X)

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In an exciting IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 5 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, it wasn’t just the on-field action that grabbed headlines. England pacer Jofra Archer, known for his fiery bowling, became the unexpected star of the night—not for his wickets initially, but for a hilarious mid-match snooze that sparked a meme fest online.

A sleepy start to a stellar night

As Rajasthan Royals posted an imposing 205/4, thanks to explosive knocks from their top order, cameras panned to the RR dugout around the 14th over. There, wrapped in a blanket and seemingly oblivious to the game, was Archer, fast asleep. The sight of the star bowler napping while his team dominated the batting was too good for fans to ignore. Within minutes, screenshots and clips flooded social media, turning Archer’s nap into the talk of the town.

The timing couldn’t have been more ironic—RR were in the middle of a commanding performance, and yet Archer appeared to be conserving his energy for what was to come. Little did anyone know, this sleepy moment was just the calm before the storm.

From snooze to strike: Jofra Archer’s explosive comeback

If fans thought Archer’s nap meant he was checked out, they were in for a surprise. When PBKS began their chase, the pacer woke up and wasted no time making an impact. Bowling the first over, he dismissed opener Priyansh Arya and PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in quick succession, setting the tone for RR’s dominance. Archer finished with figures of 3/25, including key wickets that derailed Punjab’s chase, restricting them to 155 and securing a 50-run victory for RR.

His match-winning performance earned him the Player of the Match award, but it was the juxtaposition of his dugout nap and on-field aggression that had fans buzzing. Archer’s ability to switch from snoozing to striking became the perfect fodder for IPL 2025’s first viral moment.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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