The growing tally of the most sixes in a single IPL season reflects this shift in balance, highlighting just how tough the modern game has become for bowlers trying to contain the carnage.Being a bowler in T20 cricket is no easy task. In a format designed for flamboyant batting, flat pitches, and short boundaries, bowlers are constantly under the pump. Fans flock to stadiums and tune in from around the world not to witness tight spells of bowling, but to watch sixes fly into the stands. This batting-friendly environment has turned the Indian Premier League into a festival of power-hitting—where bowlers often play a secondary role.
Over the years, the balance between bat and ball has tipped heavily in favor of batters. Bowlers have increasingly found themselves in a thankless role—expected to contain runs, take wickets, and somehow still escape the carnage unscathed.
As IPL 2025 moves through the playoff stages, the tournament has already witnessed a record number of sixes. Nicholas Pooran leads the charge as the most destructive batter this season, having cleared the ropes 40 times so far. But while the batters enjoy the spotlight, bowlers across franchises have had a torrid time keeping the ball within the boundary.
Let’s take a look at those bowlers who have conceded the most sixes in a single IPL season, highlighting the challenges and high-risk nature of modern-day T20 bowling:
4. Wanindu Hasaranga – 30 Sixes (IPL 2022)
The Sri Lankan leg-spinner had a mixed bag of a season. While he ended IPL 2022 as the second-highest wicket-taker with 26 wickets, he also found himself on the receiving end of aggressive batting. Bowling primarily in the middle overs, Hasaranga was often targeted by set batters. His attacking style brought success—but also vulnerability—resulting in 30 sixes conceded, placing him among the bowlers with the most sixes in a single IPL season.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal – 30 Sixes (IPL 2024)
India’s leading T20 leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, faced a challenging campaign in IPL 2024. Despite his wealth of experience and trademark variations, batters exploited his slower, loopy deliveries and reliance on flight. His struggles were evident as he ended the season having conceded 30 sixes, placing him among the bowlers with the most sixes in a single IPL season. It was a reminder that even the most seasoned spinners can be vulnerable in a format built on relentless aggression.
2. Mohammed Siraj – 31 Sixes (IPL 2022)
Mohammed Siraj’s IPL 2022 campaign with Royal Challengers Bangalore was arguably one of the most challenging phases of his career. Entrusted with bowling across all phases of the innings—especially at the death—Siraj was frequently targeted by aggressive batters. While his pace and intensity were evident, inconsistent execution under pressure proved costly. He ended the season conceding 31 sixes, placing him among the top bowlers to have allowed the most sixes in a single IPL season, and underscoring the brutal demands of the T20 format on fast bowlers.
1. Rashid Khan – 33 Sixes (IPL 2025)
Arguably the most shocking name on this list, Rashid Khan—long considered one of the best T20 bowlers in the world—finds himself leading this unwanted chart. In IPL 2025, Rashid has conceded a staggering 33 sixes so far, the most sixes in a single IPL season by any bowler in history.
Despite still taking wickets, Rashid’s aura has shown signs of fading. Whether due to mental fatigue, strategic misreads, or smarter opposition planning, batters have launched more attacks against him than ever before. His form this season raises questions about whether this marks a turning point in his dominance in T20 cricket.
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