IPL 2026 has witnessed an unprecedented rate of sixes, averaging one every 12.3 balls, a significant increase from 16.3 balls in 2022. However, the contribution of these sixes to run projections is not uniform. The concept of 'delta'—the change in projected innings total due to a six—reveals that many sixes are already anticipated by run-projection models. For instance, a six hit during a batting collapse can dramatically alter expectations, as seen when M Shahrukh Khan's six changed the projected total by 11.4 runs despite the team eventually collapsing. Conversely, a six during the death overs, like Heinrich Klaasen's, only shifted projections by 1.5 runs due to the model already accounting for high scoring. Overall, the average delta per six in IPL 2026 is 4.85 runs, with most sixes falling below this threshold. The analysis emphasizes that not all sixes are equal; their value is influenced by the context in which they are hit, highlighting the importance of understanding the game dynamics rather than merely counting sixes.