IPL History: Bowlers with the Most Sixes Conceded
Friends, the IPL has become a batsman’s game, and this IPL 2024 has been a nightmare for bowlers with over 600 sixes hit so far. It seems that the batsmen are dominating the bowlers. In this scenario, there are some bowlers who have conceded the most sixes in IPL history, and in this article, we will know the names of those bowlers.
Amit Mishra
At number five is Amit Mishra, who has conceded 181 sixes in 161 matches so far. He is currently playing for the Lucknow Super Giants but has not had the opportunity to bowl this season. He has previously played for Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Deccan Chargers in the IPL. It is worth mentioning that since he is a leg spinner, it is obvious that he creates wicket-taking opportunities, which also increases the chances of being hit for sixes.
Ravichandran Ashwin
At number four is Ravichandran Ashwin, who has conceded 189 sixes in 199 IPL innings. Ashwin is considered one of the most intelligent and crafty bowlers. Everyone praises his greatness in Test cricket, but in this IPL, he has been quite cold, failing to take wickets and also conceding a lot of runs. He has also bowled mostly to avoid getting hit for sixes. This year Ashwin is playing for Rajasthan Royals. He has previously played IPL for Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.
Ravindra Jadeja
People might not have expected this, but at number three is Ravindra Jadeja. Yes, the CSK star all-rounder has conceded 199 sixes in 203 innings so far. While it is not easy to score big runs against him, the IPL is becoming a batsman’s game these days, and Jadeja is also getting hit for sixes. He started his IPL career with Rajasthan Royals but then played for Gujarat Lions. However, he has spent the most time playing for Chennai Super Kings.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Coming to number two, the name of the master of the IPL world, Yuzvendra Chahal, comes to mind. Chahal quickly entered the record books when he became the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. However, Chahal has also conceded a total of 201 sixes in 150 innings so far, and it is no surprise that most of his career has been spent at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where sixes are more common.
Piyush Chawla
And yes, at number one is Piyush Chawla, who has conceded 211 sixes in 184 IPL innings. He is also a traditional leg spinner, and most of his career was also spent at Eden Gardens. He is now playing the last days of his career for Mumbai Indians. He was a brilliant bowler for India as well and one of the most successful bowlers in the IPL, but he has conceded a lot of sixes and is at number one on this list.**
So this was the list of IPL bowlers who have conceded the most sixes. Obviously, all of them are spin bowlers. But it is also true that spin bowlers create more wicket-taking chances and bowl aggressively, so they also tend to concede runs.
Here is a summary of the top 5 bowlers who have conceded most sixes
| Rank | Bowler | Sixes Conceded | Innings Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piyush Chawla | 211 | 184 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 201 | 150 |
| 3 | Ravindra Jadeja | 199 | 203 |
| 4 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 189 | 199 |
| 5 | Amit Mishra | 181 | 161 |
It is interesting to note that all of the top 5 bowlers are spinners. This is because spinners tend to bowl more attacking lines and lengths in an effort to take wickets, which makes them more susceptible to being hit for sixes.
The IPL has become a high-scoring affair in recent years, and this has led to an increase in the number of sixes being hit. This is a trend that is likely to continue in the future, and as a result, we can expect to see even more bowlers conceding a large number of sixes in the years to come.
