Friday saw Yuzvendra Chahal, the leading wicket-taker in IPL, finding himself on the wrong side of the record book. The spinner was struck for a record 224 sixes in his career.
Sunrisers Hyderabad hammered three sixes off the bowling of Rajasthan Royals’ Chahal, who went for an expensive 0/34 in Chennai.
The figure emphasizes the high stakes nature of T20 cricket and also shows how strong and resilient Chahal has been against some of the world’s most ferocious hitters.
Not far behind him on this list is another veteran campaigner Piyush Chawla who has conceded 222 sixes. Having been consistent throughout his career so far is one thing that can be said about him as he is known for wily leg-spin which turns sharply.
Ravindra Jadeja has conceded 206 sixes which makes a difference. Among other things, this player is admired by many clubs from different counties because of his all-round abilities: left-arm spin and accurate throws are among them.
Most Sixes Conceded in IPL
- 224 – Yuzvendra Chahal*
- 222 – Piyush Chawla
- 206 – Ravindra Jadeja
- 202 – Ravichandran Ashwin
In total, Ravichandran Ashwin has let go 202 balls flying over ropes during different seasons of various IPL tournaments. In any game he plays, it isn’t easy to know what he will do with his off spin or when he will use any number of his bowling variations.
After Mohammed Siraj (31) who has given away more than anyone else this season till date, we find Yuzvendra Chahal also takes up second position with 30 such shots against himself so far into IPL 2024.
Most Sixes Conceded in an IPL Edition
- 31 – Mohammed Siraj in 2022
- 30 – Yuzvendra Chahal in 2024*
- 30 – Wanindu Hasaranga in 2022
- 29 – Dwayne Bravo in 2018
- 28 – Yuzvendra Chahal in 2015
These bowlers have shown incredible resolve and skill despite being on the receiving end of some furious hitting. Apart from providing insights into the challenges of T20 cricket, these records also prove how difficult it is to succeed at the top level.
