IPL 2026: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is like a nightmare for the bowlers. This is the most exciting T20 League across the world. Not even in India are people made from outside India as well. IPL has a huge fanbase in world cricket. This league is known for high-scoring matches, sixes, and unique records. In this tournament, it’s so tough for bowlers to bowl with low economy. But have you ever thought which bowler holds the record for the most sixes in a single season? Today, we will talk about the top 5 bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League who conceded the most sixes in a single season.
Rashid Khan – 33 sixes
Rashid Khan endured one of the toughest seasons of his IPL career in 2025 while representing Gujarat Titans. Known for keeping things tight with the ball, Rashid surprisingly ended up conceding 33 sixes in just 15 matches . the most by any bowler in a single IPL season. It was an unusual phase for the Afghan spinner, who could manage only 9 wickets throughout the tournament. For a bowler who has built his reputation on control and consistency, IPL 2025 turned out to be a rare off-season where batters constantly went after him.
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Mohammed Siraj – 31 sixes
Mohammed Siraj also had a forgettable IPL campaign in 2022 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fast bowler was smashed for 31 sixes in 15 games and struggled to find rhythm during the season. Siraj picked up only 9 wickets and often came under pressure because of inconsistent line and length. Opposition batters targeted him aggressively from the start, making it one of the most difficult and frustrating seasons of his IPL journey.
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Wanindu Hasaranga – 30 Sixes
For Wanindu Hasaranga, IPL 2022 was a mix of success and struggle with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While the Sri Lankan spinner conceded 30 sixes in 16 matches, he still finished as one of the tournament’s standout bowlers with 26 wickets, the second-highest tally that season. Hasaranga’s attacking mindset often pushed him to go for wickets instead of simply containing runs, and that approach sometimes gave batters the chance to clear the ropes regularly.
Yuzvendra Chahal- 30 Sixes
Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also found himself on this unwanted list during IPL 2024 while playing for Rajasthan Royals. Chahal conceded 30 sixes in 15 matches but still managed to claim 18 wickets during the campaign. His style of bowling has always revolved around flight, deception, and tempting batters into big shots. Even when he leaked runs, his knack for breaking partnerships and delivering crucial wickets continued to make him a key player for Rajasthan Royals.
Anshul Kamboj – 30 sixes
Anshul Kamboj is the one of the most expensive bowlers in this season so far. He has played overall 13 matches where he took 20 wickets to his name, he has consistently delivered breakthroughs whenever the team needed them most. After from this he conceded 30 sixes in 13 matches which keeps his name in record book most sixes in a single IPL season.
