Rashid Khan gives away most sixes by a spinner in an IPL season
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular and competitive Twenty20 leagues in the world, featuring some of the best cricketers from around the globe. The tournament has seen many incredible performances, and records have been broken and rebroken over the years. In the ongoing IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans’ all-rounder Rashid Khan has made history by giving away the most sixes by a spinner in an IPL season.
On Sunday, Rashid conceded three sixes against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to take his tally of sixes conceded in IPL 2025 to 31. This feat has put him atop the list of spinners who have conceded the most sixes in a single IPL season. Rashid has surpassed the previous record held by Yuzvendra Chahal and Wanindu Hasaranga, who both conceded 30 sixes in IPL 2024 and 2022, respectively.
Rashid’s impressive record is a testament to his skill and experience in the shortest format of the game. The 24-year-old Afghan spinner has been a mainstay of the Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack, and his ability to pick up wickets and concede runs at a reasonable rate has been crucial to the team’s success.
The question is, how did Rashid manage to concede so many sixes in a single season? The answer lies in his bowling style and the way he approaches his craft. Rashid is a leg-spinning all-rounder who has been known for his ability to bowl at a high pace and extract turn from the surface. He has a unique action, which allows him to generate a lot of pace and bounce, making him a formidable opponent for batsmen.
However, Rashid’s aggressive bowling style can sometimes backfire, and he has been guilty of conceding a few too many sixes in the past. In the 2025 IPL, Rashid has been facing some of the best batsmen in the world, and his tendency to bowl short and wide has been exploited by the opposition.
Despite this, Rashid has been one of the most successful spinners in the tournament, taking 15 wickets at an average of 23.33 and an economy rate of 7.42. His ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs has been crucial to the Gujarat Titans’ success, and he has been a key player in the team’s journey to the playoffs.
Rashid’s record of conceding the most sixes by a spinner in an IPL season is a testament to his skill and adaptability as a bowler. He has shown that even the best bowlers can have off days, and it’s how they bounce back from those performances that matters.
As the IPL 2025 continues, it will be interesting to see how Rashid and the Gujarat Titans fare in the remaining matches. Will they be able to continue their winning run and make it to the finals, or will they falter and miss out on the top spot? One thing is for sure, Rashid Khan will be a key player in the team’s success, and his ability to bowl at a high pace and extract turn from the surface will be crucial to their chances of winning the title.
