Most Sixes In IPL


Rohit Sharma has the second most sixes in IPL history [X]
Rohit Sharma has the second most sixes in IPL history [X]

The Indian Premier League (IPL), since its inception in 2008, has revolutionized the world of cricket, turning it into a spectacle where every ball can change the fate of the game. Among the many thrills it offers, the sight of the ball soaring over the boundary for a six is undoubtedly the most electrifying.

These moments not only uplift the spirits of the fans but also sum up the essence of modern T20 cricket - power, aggression, and sheer entertainment. As we dive into IPL history, a league replete with talent and tenacity, the record for the most sixes shows the calibre of the cricketers who have not just played but have dominated the format with their breathtaking hitting abilities.

This article is about those batters, who have sent the ball flying into the stands time and again, making the impossible seem routine and etching their names in the history of the league with their consistent six-hitting ability.

At OneCricket, let’s take a look at the batters with the most sixes in IPL history.

Position
Player
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike-Rate
6s
1Chris Gayle142496539.72148.96357
2Rohit Sharma257662829.72131.14280
3Virat Kohli252800438.66131.97272
4MS Dhoni2645243
39.12
137.53252
5AB de Villiers
184516239.70151.68251
6David Warner184656540.52139.77
236
7Kieron Pollard189341228.67147.32223
8Andre Russell127248429.22174.92209
9Sanju Samson168441930.68138.96206
10Suresh Raina205552832.51136.73203


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Most Sixes in IPL History

Q.1. Who has hit the most sixes in IPL history?

Answer: Chris Gayle leads the chart with 357 sixes, making him the undisputed 'Six Machine' of the IPL.

Q.2. Who is the most successful Indian batsman in terms of sixes in the IPL?

Answer: Rohit Sharma is the most successful Indian batsman with 280 sixes to his name.

Q.3. Who has the best strike rate among the top 10 six-hitters in the IPL?

Answer: Andre Russell boasts the highest strike rate at 174.92 among the leading six-hitters.

Q.4. Which Australian player has hit over 200 sixes in the IPL?

Answer: David Warner, with 236 sixes, is the leading Australian in this category.

Q.5. Which player has the highest average among the top 10 batters with the most sixes in the IPL?

Answer: David Warner has the highest average of 40.52 among the top ten six-hitters.