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3 SourcesAhmedabad, India
thebalanced.newsAnshul Kamboj Concedes Most Sixes in IPL 2026, Surpassing Rashid Khan's Record
In the 2026 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings bowler Anshul Kamboj conceded 34 sixes, surpassing Rashid Khan's previous record of 33 sixes in 2025. Despite leading CSK's wicket tally, Kamboj has struggled in the latter half of the season, particularly in death overs, conceding high runs and sixes in recent matches against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. He claimed a wicket against Gujarat but faced sustained batting pressure, highlighting challenges in maintaining consistency.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on sports performance without political framing. They present factual information about Anshul Kamboj's record and recent form, including both his achievements and struggles. The coverage includes perspectives on his early promise and later difficulties, reflecting a balanced sports analysis rather than political viewpoints.
Sentiment — Neutral (43/100)
The overall tone is mixed, combining recognition of Kamboj's wicket-taking contributions with criticism of his recent bowling struggles. The sentiment acknowledges his challenges in conceding sixes and runs while also noting his efforts, such as taking a wicket, resulting in a nuanced portrayal rather than purely positive or negative coverage.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indiatvnews | Anshul Kamboj surpasses Rashid Khan in an unwanted list after expensive spell against GT - India TV News | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Anshul Kamboj scripts unwanted IPL history, pushes Rashid Khan down in infamous list | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Anshul Kamboj Breaks Record Of Conceding Most Sixes In An IPL Season | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 May, 04:36 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1821 May, 04:36 pmAnshul Kamboj Breaks Record Of Conceding Most Sixes In An IPL Season
- 2hindustantimes21 May, 05:16 pmAnshul Kamboj scripts unwanted IPL history, pushes Rashid Khan down in infamous list
- 3indiatvnews21 May, 05:20 pmAnshul Kamboj surpasses Rashid Khan in an unwanted list after expensive spell against GT - India TV News
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- Boundary (cricket)Chennai Super KingsNarendra Modi StadiumWicketGujarat TitansAhmedabadIndiaOver (cricket)Batting (cricket)Premier LeagueFast bowlingLucknow Super Giants
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