Anshul Kamboj Equals Dreaded Record: Most Sixes Conceded in IPL Innings
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A Night to Forget for Anshul Kamboj
In the high-pressure environment of IPL 2026, even the most consistent performers can endure a difficult outing. For Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Anshul Kamboj, the clash against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium proved to be a nightmarish experience. Tasked with leading the pace attack in the absence of Jamie Overton, Kamboj, who had previously donned the Purple Cap, found himself struggling to contain an aggressive LSG batting lineup.
The statistics from the evening reflect a lopsided contest. Kamboj conceded 0/64 in his 2.4 overs, a figures sheet that tells only part of the story. During this spell, he unfortunately equaled a dreaded record, becoming only the second bowler in Indian Premier League history to concede eight sixes in a single innings.
The Onslaught: Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran
The Lucknow Super Giants were chasing a target of 188, and they did so with clinical efficiency, reaching the total in just 16.4 overs. The foundation of this successful chase was laid by Mitchell Marsh, who showed his prowess by scoring 90 runs off just 38 deliveries, including seven massive sixes. The contest between Marsh and Kamboj was particularly one-sided; in the fifth over, the Australian batter struck four consecutive sixes against the CSK bowler, shifting the momentum entirely in LSG’s favor.
The misery for Kamboj did not end there. With just 24 runs required to finish the match in the final stages, Nicholas Pooran took charge. In a display of power hitting, Pooran struck four consecutive sixes off Kamboj, effectively sealing the game for the hosts and cementing the unwanted record for the bowler.
Joining Yash Dayal in the Record Books
Before this match, the dubious record of conceding the most sixes in an IPL innings belonged solely to Yash Dayal, who gave away eight sixes during a high-octane encounter against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Kamboj has now joined Dayal in this unfortunate statistic. The full list of bowlers conceding eight sixes in an IPL innings is as follows:
- Yash Dayal: 8 sixes vs KKR (2023)
- Anshul Kamboj: 8 sixes vs LSG (2026)
Kamboj’s Resilient Season
Despite this isolated performance, it is important to contextualize Anshul Kamboj’s season. He remains one of the brightest spots for CSK in what has been a topsy-turvy campaign. Heading into this match, Kamboj had been a consistent wicket-taker, sitting on 19 scalps in 12 innings, with a career-best of 3/22 this season. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, trailing only Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada.
Kamboj has proven himself to be a specialist in the death overs, having claimed 11 wickets between the 15th and 20th overs—a record for any bowler in the 2026 season. Prior to this match, he had only conceded more than 50 runs in an innings on one other occasion, highlighting just how atypical this performance was for the young pacer.
The Road Ahead for CSK
The loss to LSG places Chennai Super Kings in a precarious position. Having played 12 matches, they sit 6th on the points table with 12 points. While they have shown great heart by bouncing back from three consecutive defeats at the start of the season, their path to the playoffs is narrow. With matches against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Gujarat Giants looming, CSK finds themselves in a must-win scenario to keep their postseason aspirations alive. The team will look to move past this defeat and rely on the experience and form that have carried them through the majority of the tournament so far.
