Teams that Have Conceded the Most Sixes in IPL History
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some of the biggest six hitters in cricket slug it out season after season. With small grounds, flat pitches and the T20 format encouraging aggressive batting, bowlers often bear the brunt.Here we looks at the IPL teams that have conceded the most number of sixes over the 17 seasons played so far.
which team conceded the most sixes in the IPL
Let’s take a look at the teams ranked by most sixes conceded in IPL so far. The stats below cover matches from IPL 2008 to 2024.
| VS TEAMS | CONCEDED SIXES | INNINGS BOWLED | SIXES/MATCHES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1642 | 254 | 6.46 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1522 | 251 | 6.06 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1503 | 261 | 5.75 |
| Punjab Kings | 1459 | 246 | 5.93 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1449 | 251 | 5.77 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1366 | 238 | 5.73 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1253 | 221 | 5.66 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1126 | 182 | 6.18 |
| Deccan Chargers | 405 | 75 | 5.40 |
| Gujarat Titans | 343 | 45 | 7.62 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 318 | 43 | 7.39 |
| Pune Warriors | 216 | 46 | 4.70 |
| Gujarat Lions | 189 | 30 | 6.30 |
| Rising Pune Super Giants | 172 | 30 | 5.73 |
| Kochi Tuskers | 66 | 14 | 4.71 |
RCB tops the list with a total of 1642 sixes conceded in 254 innings in the history of the IPL. With over 6 sixes per innings conceded, RCB’s bowlers have had a tough time containing batsmen. Delhi and Mumbai follow next, with Punjab and KKR rounding off the top 5 conceding teams in the list of IPL editions.
Key Stats and Insights on Sixes Conceded
- RCB concede over 6 sixes per IPL match – the highest among teams that have played over 150 matches, showcasing the challenging task their bowlers face in limiting the number of sixes were hit against them.
- Mumbai Indians have the best sixes conceding ratio – 5.53 per match
- RCB bowlers Umesh Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal feature in the top 10 list of bowlers conceding the most IPL sixes
- Delhi Capitals top the list for most sixes conceded in a single IPL edition – 229 sixes in IPL 2022
These metrics indicate RCB’s overreliance on its batting and inability to contain opposition batsmen. Mumbai, with top bowlers like Bumrah and Malinga, have utilized their bowling resources well.
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Which team has conceded the most sixes in IPL history?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has conceded the highest number of sixes in IPL history – 1642 sixes in 254 matches.
Who are the top 5 teams conceding most IPL sixes?
The top 5 teams conceding most sixes are: Â
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1642Â
2. Delhi Capitals: 1522Â
3. Mumbai Indians: 1503 Â
4. Punjab Kings: 1459
5. Kolkata Knight Riders: 1449
Which bowler has conceded most sixes for RCB?
Yuzvendra Chahal tops the list with 158 sixes followed by Umesh Yadav with 139 sixes conceded for RCB. Â
Who holds the IPL record for most sixes in a season?
The Delhi Capitals hold the record for most sixes hit in an IPL season. In IPL 2022, Delhi had 229 sixes against them.
