3 of the 4 bowlers to concede the most sixes in an IPL season are leg-spinners
Being a bowler in T20 cricket is not an easy assignment. The wickets generally don’t help, and the crowds are there to see sixes and runs rather than the tumble of wickets.
Over the years, the traditional balance between bat and ball has swung decisively in favour of the batters, with bowlers increasingly playing supporting roles to the main act.
As Indian Premier League 2025 heads through the play-offs, the total number of sixes hit continues to climb.
With 40 maximums to his credit, Nicholas Pooran is the leading six-hitter of IPL 2025. His clean ball-striking has left bowlers scratching their heads and captains tearing up game plans.
But Pooran isn’t the only one teeing off. Bowlers across the league have had a tough time keeping the ball in the park this season. Some, more than others, have found themselves repeatedly on the wrong end of towering shots into the stands.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the bowlers who’ve conceded the most sixes in a single IPL season:
4. Wanindu Hasaranga – 30 sixes conceded in IPL 2022
The Sri Lankan leg-spinner had a rollercoaster of a season in 2022. While he picked up 26 wickets and finished second on the Purple Cap list, batters were unafraid to take him on.
Hasaranga’s attacking style and use in middle overs meant he was often bowling when set batters looked to launch. Despite his success, he was hit for a hefty 30 sixes – a stat that underscores the high-risk, high-reward nature of his role.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal – 30 sixes conceded in IPL 2024
Chahal, India’s most prolific T20 leg spinner, had a difficult time in IPL 2024. Though his control and variations remained key tools, his declining pace through the air and occasional over-reliance on flight were exploited by aggressive batters.
His 30 sixes conceded in 2024 came as a surprise, given his experience and guile, but serve as a reminder that even top-class spinners are vulnerable in the modern T20 landscape.
2. Mohammed Siraj – 31 sixes conceded in IPL 2022
Siraj’s 2022 campaign with Royal Challengers Bangalore was one he’d probably rather forget. Used in all phases of the innings, especially at the death, Siraj was often targeted when batters were swinging freely.
Despite his pace and energy, poor execution at the back end saw him concede 31 sixes, currently the joint-highest total in a single IPL season. For a bowler who thrives on rhythm, the relentless pressure of T20 made 2022 a particularly punishing year.
1. Rashid Khan – 33 sixes conceded in IPL 2025
The surprise name atop this list is Rashid Khan, a player widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers of all time.
The Afghan superstar’s 2025 season has been uncharacteristically expensive, and while he’s still picking up wickets, batters have shown greater willingness to attack him. Whether due to subtle decline, fatigue, or smarter opposition tactics,
Rashid has been taken down more frequently than ever before. With 31 sixes conceded and counting, is this the season where Rashid’s aura begins to fade in IPL history.
