IPL 2025: Teams with most sixes vs teams struggling with dot balls

IPL 2025: Teams with most sixes vs teams struggling with dot balls (Source: IPLT20)

The is known for its high-scoring matches, with teams consistently setting massive totals in the 20-over format. These explosive scores are often powered by a bunch of sixes, as batters aim to dominate the bowlers and entertain the crowd.

On the other hand, sometimes teams struggle against tight bowling which results in more dot balls and a restricted scoring rate. As a result, franchises may see a drop in their run rate due to the high number of dot balls faced during the match.

Here, let us take a look at the top three teams with the most sixes hit and the top three teams that have faced the most dot balls in IPL 2025 so far.

Teams with most sixes

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed several players showcasing fearless and explosive batting performances. As a result, Rajasthan Royals (RR) lead the chart for the most sixes hit so far this season, a total of 123 sixes. They are followed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) with 114 sixes, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stand third with 111 sixes which highlights the aggressive batting approach.

Teams	Sixes
Rajasthan Royals	123
Punjab Kings	114
Lucknow Super Giants	111
Mumbai Indians	100
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	96

Teams with most dot balls faced

The 2025 edition of the IPL has featured several tightly contested matches as well, with teams struggling to make an impact due to a high number of dot balls faced, thus building pressure. The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are leading the chart on this front, facing 478 dot balls so far. They are followed by the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) with 475 dot balls, while the Mumbai Indians (MI) hold third place by having faced 451 dot balls. These numbers showcase the disciplined bowling efforts from opposing teams throughout the tournament.

Teams	Dot Balls
Chennai Super Kings	478
Rajasthan Royals	475
Mumbai Indians	451
Lucknow Super Giants	446
Kolkata Knight Riders	444