The IPL is a nightmare for bowlers. With flat pitches, short boundaries, and batters attacking from ball one, even top-quality bowlers can have difficult seasons. Here are the five bowlers who conceded the most boundaries in a single IPL season.
Kagiso Rabada – 86 Boundaries (2026)
Kagiso Rabada tops the list with 86 boundaries conceded in IPL 2026. Known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, Rabada had a tough season as batters regularly targeted him. Despite being one of the world’s leading fast bowlers, he found it difficult to keep the boundaries in check.
Prasidh Krishna – 84 Boundaries (2022)
Prasidh Krishna comes second with 84 boundaries conceded in IPL 2022. A large part of his role involved bowling in high-pressure overs, especially during the powerplay and at the death. Those phases often bring plenty of risks, and opposition batters made the most of it.
Jofra Archer – 83 Boundaries (2026)
Jofra Archer is third on the list with 83 boundaries conceded in IPL 2026. Archer’s pace has troubled batters around the world, but this season didn’t go his way. Batters attacked him aggressively, leading to one of the highest boundary counts in IPL history.
Anshul Kamboj – 83 Boundaries (2026)
Anshul Kamboj also conceded 83 boundaries during the 2026 season. As a young bowler facing some of the best T20 batters in the world, he was often put under pressure. While the numbers are not ideal, the experience could help him grow as a cricketer.
Bhuveneshwar Kumar – 83 Boundaries (2024)
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar rounds off the top five. He conceded 83 boundaries in IPL 2024. Famous for his control and swing bowling, Bhuvneshwar has been one of the IPL’s most dependable bowlers. However, even he struggled against the aggressive batting seen in modern T20 cricket.
Why This Record Matters
Conceding a lot of boundaries doesn’t always mean a bowler had a poor season. Many bowlers on this list regularly bowled during the toughest phases of an innings, where stopping runs is extremely difficult.The record also reflects how batting-friendly the IPL has become. With powerful hitters, smaller grounds, and attacking intent from every team, bowlers are constantly under pressure.
