Bowlers Who Have Conceded the Most Sixes in IPL History
Batsmen hit many big sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is a show of batting. People praise the batsmen for hitting sixes. But the bowlers suffer a lot. They have to see their balls flying out of the ground again and again. Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record of Conceding the Most Sixes in IPL History.
This article analyzes bowlers who have conceded the most number of sixes over 17 high-scoring IPL seasons between 2008 to till date.
Bowlers Who Have Conceded the Most Sixes in IPL History
With the advent of powerplay restrictions and limitation of only 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle, bowlers, both fast bowlers and spinners, are at the mercy of batsmen in T20 cricket. This effect gets amplified in high-octane tournaments like the IPL.
Let’s analyze the fascinating stats behind the unfortunate bowlers, both fast bowlers and spinners, who have suffered the most in conceding a barrage of sixes over 15 seasons of the IPL. This examination will provide insights into the list of bowlers who have been hit the hardest in terms of sixes conceded.
| BOWLERS | CONCEDED 6S | INNINGS | 6S/INNINGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 224 | 159 | 1.40 |
| Piyush Chawla | 222 | 191 | 1.16 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 206 | 211 | 0.97 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 203 | 208 | 0.97 |
| Amit Mishra | 183 | 162 | 1.12 |
| Sunil Narine | 166 | 175 | 0.94 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 155 | 158 | 0.98 |
| Axar Patel | 154 | 148 | 1.04 |
| Umesh Yadav | 149 | 147 | 1.01 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 146 | 104 | 1.40 |
#1. Yuzvendra Chahal – 224 sixes
Yuzvendra Chahal, the Rajasthan Royals spinner, ended his 2024 Indian Premier League season with an unwanted record. Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for conceding the maximum number of sixes among all bowlers in IPL history, topping the list with a mark that showcases the challenges faced by bowlers in the IPL.
Chahal had a tough time during Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. He got hit for three sixes by Heinrich Klaasen, who played a strong innings. Klaasen scored 50 runs from 34 balls and helped SRH reach a total of 175/9 in 20 overs.
#2. Piyush Chawla – 222 Sixes
Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla second this list with 222 sixes hit off his bowling in the IPL. Having played for multiple franchises, batsmen have tonked Chawla out of the park an average of 1.16 sixes every innings.
Chawla once gave away 30 sixes in a single IPL season, which was a very high number. He often tries to stop runs instead of focusing on taking wickets. His style of bowling, where he tosses the ball high to tempt batters, has made it easier for aggressive players to hit big shots against him.
#3. Ravindra Jadeja – 206 Sixes
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ranks third with 206 sixes hit off his bowling. As a regular player for the Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja’s left-arm spin has had mixed results.
Batsmen often try to score big against Jadeja during the middle overs, usually hitting around one six per game off his bowling. Interestingly, his CSK teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni has smashed 31 sixes against Jadeja, showing no mercy when they’ve faced each other.
#4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 203 Sixes
Crafty off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is next with 203 sixes hit off his bowling. His impressive IPL career has seen both record-breaking batting and high economy rates due to heavy hitting.
Once, while playing for Kings XI Punjab, Ashwin was hit for 7 sixes by RCB’s Chris Gayle in a match where Gayle smashed a world record 26 sixes. Despite such attacks, Ashwin focuses on taking wickets, accepting nearly one six per innings as a trade-off.
#5. Amit Mishra – 183 Sixes
Rounding off the top 5 is leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who has conceded 183 sixes since his IPL debut in 2008. Known for his ability to control runs, Mishra has also faced frequent heavy hitting from opponents.
In 2021, Punjab Kings’ KL Rahul hit him for a record 7 sixes in an over at Mohali, scoring 36 runs. With more than one six hit off his bowling in every innings, Mishra completes this list of bowlers frequently targeted by big hitters.
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Memorable High Sixes Conceded Performances
While these bowlers feature only because of their longevity playing a key factor, some unbelievable record-breaking exhibitions of six-hitting stand out:
– Chris Gayle hammering Varun Aaron for 33 runs in a single over including 4 sixes and a no-ball six during IPL 2013 as part of a record 175 not out.
– In IPL 2008, Yuvraj Singh carved 6 sixes in Stuart Broad’s single over including some audacious strokes over long-on off fast full tosses.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Piyush Chawla, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra have endured conceding the most sixes respectively in IPL history primarily due to small grounds and batting friendly conditions.
