Most Sixes in IPL History

Chris Gayle, the undisputed “Universe Boss,” reigns supreme when it comes to the most sixes in IPL history. With a staggering 357 sixes to his name, Gayle’s dominance in this category is unlikely to be challenged anytime soon.

S.No.	Player Name	Sixes

1	Chris Gayle	357
2	Rohit Sharma	257
3	AB de Villiers	251
4	MS Dhoni	239
5	Virat Kohli	234
6	David Warner	226
7	Kieron Pollard	223
8	Suresh Raina	203
9	Andre Russell	193
10	Shane Watson	190
11	Robin Uthappa	182
12	Sanju Samson	182
13	Ambati Rayudu	171
14	KL Rahul	168
15	Yusuf Pathan	158
16	Glenn Maxwell	158
17	Yuvraj Singh	149
18	Jos Buttler	149
19	Shikhar Dhawan	148
20	Faf du Plessis	145
21	Dinesh Karthik	139
22	Nitish Rana	131
23	Brendon McCullum	130
24	Rishabh Pant	129
25	David Miller	126

The list above showcases the top 25 players with the most sixes in IPL history. Chris Gayle reigns supreme at the top of the table with a staggering 357 sixes, solidifying his position as the “Universe Boss” of six-hitting in the IPL. Rohit Sharma follows closely behind with 255 sixes, while AB de Villiers sits at number three with 251 sixes. These three players have consistently dominated the IPL with their explosive batting and power-hitting capabilities.

Following them are other IPL veterans like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Kieron Pollard, who have all struck over 200 sixes throughout their IPL careers. These players are renowned for their big-hitting abilities and have played a pivotal role in entertaining fans with their six-fests over the years.

Most Sixes in IPL Season

The battle for the most sixes in a single IPL season is always fierce. Gayle holds the record with a phenomenal 59 sixes smashed for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2012. However, other players like Andre Russell (52 sixes for KKR in 2019) and Jos Buttler (45 sixes for Rajasthan Royals in 2022) have come close to dethroning him.

S.No.	Player	Sixes	IPL Year

1	Chris Gayle (RCB)	59	2012
2	Andre Russell (KKR)	52	2019
3	Chris Gayle (RCB)	51	2013
4	Jos Buttler (RR)	45	2022
5	Chris Gayle (RCB)	44	2011

Most Sixes by a Team in IPL

When it comes to the most sixes by a team in IPL history, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore are in a league of their own. Mumbai Indians lead the pack with a whopping 1541 sixes, followed closely by Royal Challengers Bangalore at 1484. These two franchises are known for their aggressive batting lineups and have consistently featured big hitters throughout the years.

Following them are Punjab Kings (1393 sixes), Chennai Super Kings (1391 sixes), and Kolkata Knight Riders (1351 sixes) who have all established themselves as power-houses in the IPL with their explosive batting displays. The table further highlights the six-hitting prowess of other teams like Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, while also showcasing the data for defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

S.No.	Teams	Sixes

1	Mumbai Indians	1541
2	Royal Challengers Bangalore	1484
3	Punjab Kings	1393
4	Chennai Super Kings	1391
5	Kolkata Knight Riders	1351
6	Delhi Capitals	1214
7	Rajasthan Royals	1123
8	Sunrisers Hyderabad	861
9	Deccan Chargers	400
10	Lucknow Super Giants	230
11	Pune Warriors India	196
12	Gujarat Titans	181
13	Rising Pune Supergiant	157
14	Gujarat Lions	155
15	Kochi Tuskers Kerala	53

Most Sixes in Each Season of IPL

The IPL has witnessed a continuous evolution in six-hitting, with players like Chris Gayle establishing himself as the early leader in this category. Gayle’s dominance is evident with three entries in the top six, showcasing his explosive batting throughout the initial years of the IPL.

Other notable players like Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant have also topped the charts in their respective seasons. The trend of big-hitting continued with Andre Russell’s record-breaking 52 sixes in 2019, followed by Jos Buttler’s 45 sixes in 2022. Faf du Plessis’s 36 sixes in 2023 further highlight the presence of consistent six-hitters across the IPL seasons.

Season	Player	Team	Sixes

2008	Sanath Jayasuriya	Mumbai Indians	31
2009	Adam Gilchrist	Deccan Chargers	29
2010	Robin Uthappa	Royal Challengers Bangalore	27
2011	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	44
2012	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	59
2013	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	51
2014	Glenn Maxwell	Punjab Kings	36
2015	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	38
2016	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore	38
2017	Glenn Maxwell	Punjab Kings	26
2018	Rishabh Pant	Delhi Capitals	37
2019	Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders	52
2020	Ishan Kishan	Mumbai Indians	30
2021	KL Rahul	Punjab Kings	30
2022	Jos Buttler	Rajasthan Royals	45
2023	Faf Du Plessis	Royal Challengers Bangalore	36

Longest Sixes of All IPL Seasons

The battle for the longest six in each IPL season has been a thrilling one. Albie Morkel’s monstrous 125-meter hit in 2008 remains the record to this day, showcasing his immense power. The following years saw several players like Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and Adam Gilchrist clear the ropes with enormous sixes exceeding 115 meters.

While the distance dipped slightly in some seasons, powerful hitters like MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, and Ben Cutting continued to impress with their long-distance hitting. Nicholas Pooran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Liam Livingstone, and Faf du Plessis have also joined the ranks of big hitters in recent years with towering sixes over 100 meters. This list highlights the ever-evolving power-hitting capabilities of IPL players and the continuous pursuit of launching the biggest six of the season.

Season	Player	Team	Distance (meters)

2008	Albie Morkel	Chennai Super Kings	125
2009	Yuvraj Singh	Punjab Kings	119
2010	Robin Uthappa	Royal Challengers Bangalore	120
2011	Adam Gilchrist	Punjab Kings	122
2012	MS Dhoni	Chennai Super Kings	112
2013	Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bangalore	112
2014	David Miller	Punjab Kings	102
2015	AB de Villiers	Royal Challengers Bangalore	108
2016	Ben Cutting	Sunrisers Hyderabad	117
2017	Travis Head	Royal Challengers Bangalore	109
2018	AB de Villiers	Royal Challengers Bangalore	111
2019	MS Dhoni	Chennai Super Kings	111
2020	Nicholas Pooran	Punjab Kings	106
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	Chennai Super Kings	108
2022	Liam Livingstone	Punjab Kings	117
2023	Faf Du Plessis	Royal Challengers Bangalore	115