Rashid Khan is known for his tight spells and wicket-taking ability but this season has been anything but the best for the star Afghan leg-spinner.
In a surprising twist, Rashid now shares an unwanted record with India’s Mohammed Siraj as both have conceded 31 sixes in a single IPL season, the most by any bowler in tournament history.
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The moment came during the Gujarat Titans’ match against the Chennai Super Kings, when Rashid was hit for three sixes. With Gujarat already through to the playoffs, Rashid still has at least one more game, which means he could break the record altogether.
How did Rashid Khan end up conceding so many sixes?
In the 2025 season so far, Rashid has found it tough to control his line and length. His deliveries have often landed too short or too full.
Against CSK, the trend continued as Dewald Brevis smashed him for a six early in the 16th over, bringing him level with Siraj’s tally.
Has Rashid’s form dipped after injury?
It’s worth noting that Rashid underwent back surgery before the 2025 season. Rashid has been trying to change his bowling action slightly to deal with past pain. Rashid’s front hand has been more closed than ideal.
Though his bowling lengths have looked a bit better in recent matches, the damage was already done early in the tournament.
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In 14 matches this season, Rashid has picked up only 9 wickets- his worst tally in any IPL edition so far. His average has ballooned to over 53, and unless he picks up a couple of wickets in the playoffs, this will officially go down as his weakest campaign.
Which bowler has conceded most sixes in an IPL season?
Here’s a look at the top five bowlers with the most sixes conceded in one IPL season:
| Player | Season | Sixes Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 2025 | 31* |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2022 | 31 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 2022 | 30 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2024 | 30 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2018 | 29 |
If Rashid plays one or more playoff games and concedes just one more six, he’ll stand alone at the top of this list.