The T20 format is tough on bowlers. Batters play aggressively and take every chance to hit big, and the short boundaries make it even harder for the bowlers. Despite this, bowlers still manage to get wickets, but sometimes they give away a lot of runs in the process.
In the Indian Premier League, teams often score over 200 runs, which is very challenging for the bowlers. The T20 format naturally leads to more big hits compared to other formats, which can be discouraging for the bowlers.
We’ve found the top 5 bowlers who’ve given away the most sixes in IPL history. Let’s learn more about them.
5. Amit Mishra – 182
Amit Mishra used to be one of the best leg spinners in Indian cricket. He played well for the Indian team. But in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he’s had some tough times. He’s fifth on the list of players who’ve given away the most sixes in IPL history.
In the IPL, he’s played for several teams: Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and now Lucknow Super Giants. In 161 IPL matches, he’s taken 173 wickets. But he’s also given away 182 sixes.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 189
One of the best off-spinners in the world, Ravichandran Ashwin, also has a record he probably doesn’t like. Even though he’s really good at cricket, especially when he plays for India, his performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t as good. He’s given up the fourth most number of big hits in the IPL.
In the IPL, Ashwin has played for different teams like Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and now, he’s with the Rajasthan Royals.
In all his IPL games, which are 202 in total, he’s taken 172 wickets but also been hit for 189 sixes. That’s why he’s got this not-so-great record.
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3. Ravindra Jadeja – 199
Ravindra Jadeja, who plays for Chennai Super Kings, is a skilled left-arm spinner. But sometimes, the batters hit his balls really hard, sending them out of the field for six runs. He’s actually third on the list of bowlers who’ve given away the most sixes in the IPL.
Overall, Jadeja has done well for his team. He’s good at both bowling and batting. As a bowler, he’s taken 155 wickets in 202 matches. However, he’s also been hit for 199 sixes, which isn’t a record any player wants.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal – 200
Yuzvendra Chahal is the best bowler in the Indian Premier League. He has taken the most wickets in the league. Even though he’s really good at bowling tricky balls, sometimes he gives away a lot of runs, including big hits from the batsmen. This puts him second on the record for most runs given up. He started playing for the Mumbai Indians but became a big part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. He then joined the Rajasthan Royals team. He’s taken 200 wickets in 153 games, but he’s also been hit for 200 sixes in the league.
1. Piyush Chawla – 211
Piyush Chawla is a really good bowler in the IPL, but not everyone realizes how good he is. He’s taken a lot of wickets in the league. However, he’s also given away a lot of runs and has let the ball be hit for sixes more times than any other bowler in IPL history. He’s played for several teams like Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings. In total, he’s taken 181 wickets in 185 matches, and he had a great season in 2023.
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