The IPL 2026 last saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After restricting GT to 155/8, they chased down the target comfortably thanks to RCB Virat Kohli An unbeaten 75 capped another memorable season for the franchise.
However, the 2026 edition will also be remembered as one of the most batting seasons in IPL history. Teams piled on runs at an unprecedented rate, boundaries flowed freely and six-hitters reached new heights in the tournament. While the batsmen enjoyed a record-breaking campaign, the bowlers often found themselves at the receiving end of relentless attacks.
Top 5 bowlers who have conceded most sixes in an IPL season
The evolution of T20 cricket has made life increasingly difficult for bowlers. Bigger bats, flatter pitches and fearless batting approaches have made the six innings the most valuable currency in the shortest format. While IPL 2026 rewrote several batting records, several bowlers also found themselves on the unwanted list. Here are the five bowlers who have conceded the most six wickets in an IPL season.
1. Kagiso Rabada (40 sixes – IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans)
Despite winning the Purple Hat, Kagiso Rabada Finished IPL 2026 with an undesirable record. The Gujarat Titans have scored 29 runs in 17 matches with an impressive average of 21.58 and a strike rate of 13.37, underlining their effectiveness throughout the campaign.
However, the aggressive batting approach adopted by teams throughout the season meant that even the best bowlers did not spare. Rabada hit 40 sixes during the tournament, the most by a bowler in a single IPL edition. The South African fast bowler thus became the first player to end an IPL season with both the Purple Cap and the record for the most overs.
2. Rashid Khan (36 sixes – IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans)
Rashid Khan He is second on the list after hitting 36 sixes in IPL 2026. Although the Afghan spinner enjoyed a stronger campaign than the previous season, the opposition batsmen often targeted him to disrupt the Gujarat Titans’ bowling plans.
The leg-spinner finished the tournament with 21 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 24.57 and an economy rate of 9.07. Despite his wicket-taking success, the number of sixes conceded highlights how aggressive the batsmen have been even with one of the most respected T20 bowlers in world cricket.
3. Anshul Kamboj (34 sixes – IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) endured another disappointing season, but Anshul Cambodia emerged as one of the few bright spots in their campaign. The young pacer has scored 21 wickets in 14 matches and has regularly improved despite working in tough situations.
But his attacking style came with risks. Cambodia hit 34 sixes during the season, while maintaining an economy rate of over ten runs. Although he ranks high on this undesirable list, he has shown that he can often take wickets when looking for attacking options.
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4. Rashid Khan (33 sixes – IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans)
Rashid has been in the top five twice, while his IPL 2025 campaign has also been eye-catching. The Gujarat Titans spinner endured one of the toughest seasons of his IPL career as batsmen consistently found ways to attack him.
In 15 matches, Rashid managed to score only 9 goals and scored 33 6 goals. His average soared above 57 and his economy crossed nine runs, making it a season to forget for one of the league’s best spinners.
5. Mohammed Siraj (31 sixes – IPL 2022, Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
To complete the list Muhammad SirajWho hit 31 sixes in IPL 2022 while representing RCB. It has been a tough campaign for the Indian fast bowler as he struggles to replicate the streak that made him one of RCB’s most reliable performers.
Sirac played in 15 matches and collected only nine goals during the season. His economy exceeded ten runs every time and the opposition batsmen often targeted him during both the powerplay and the death overs. Although RCB reached Qualifier 2, it remained one of the toughest individual IPL seasons of Siraj’s career.
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