Anshul Kamboj Endures Historic Mauling as LSG Thrashes CSK in Lucknow
Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Anshul Kamboj registered one of the most expensive spells in Indian Premier League history on Friday. The pacer conceded 63 runs in just 2.4 overs as the Lucknow Super Giants secured a seven-wicket victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The performance marks the second-most expensive spell ever bowled by a CSK player in the tournament.
LSG Batters Dismantle the CSK Attack
Kamboj faced a relentless assault during the run chase. Out of his 16 deliveries, 11 were hit for boundaries, resulting in a boundary concession rate of 68.75 percent. The punishing spell concluded abruptly in the 17th over when LSG vice-captain Nicholas Pooran struck four consecutive sixes to finish the match.
According to ESPN Cricinfo data, only Washington Sundar has recorded a worse boundary percentage in an IPL spell lasting at least two overs. Sundar saw 83.33 percent of his deliveries reach the boundary when he conceded 10 hits in 12 balls (1/46) against the Delhi Capitals in 2024.
Breaking Down Kamboj’s Unwanted Records
The aggressive batting display from Lucknow resulted in multiple statistical milestones for the CSK bowler:
- Second bowler to leak 60+ runs in under three overs: Kamboj joins Khaleel Ahmed, who returned figures of 0/65 in three overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025.
- Most sixes conceded in an innings: Kamboj surrendered eight sixes, matching the IPL record set by Yash Dayal against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023.
- Multiple massive overs: He became the first bowler in IPL history to be hit for four sixes in a single over twice in the same match.
Most Expensive Spells by CSK Bowlers
The 63-run outing places Kamboj near the top of a notorious list in the franchise’s history. Lungi Ngidi holds the top spot following his difficult outing against the Mumbai Indians in 2021.
| Bowler | Figures | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 0/68 | Mumbai Indians | 2021 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 0/63 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2025 |
| Mohit Sharma | 0/58 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2015 |
| Sam Curran | 0/58 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2021 |
The Board of Control for Cricket in India official match logs confirm Kamboj was removed from the attack immediately after Pooran’s match-winning sequence. CSK management will evaluate their fast-bowling combinations ahead of their next fixture as they look to recover from the heavy defeat in Lucknow.