Rohit Sharma has the second most sixes in IPL history [X]
The Indian Premier League (IPL), since its inception in 2008, has revolutionised 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 |
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1 | Chris Gayle | 142 | 4965 | 39.72 | 148.96 | 357 |
2 | Rohit Sharma | 257 | 6628 | 29.72 | 131.14 | 280 |
3 | Virat Kohli | 252 | 8004 | 38.66 | 131.97 | 272 |
4 | MS Dhoni | 264 | 5243 | 39.12 | 137.53 | 252 |
5 | AB de Villiers | 184 | 5162 | 39.70 | 151.68 | 251 |
6 | David Warner | 184 | 6565 | 40.52 | 139.77 | 236 |
7 | Kieron Pollard | 189 | 3412 | 28.67 | 147.32 | 223 |
8 | Andre Russell | 127 | 2484 | 29.22 | 174.92 | 209 |
9 | Sanju Samson | 168 | 4419 | 30.68 | 138.96 | 206 |
10 | Suresh Raina | 205 | 5528 | 32.51 | 136.73 | 203 |
Most Sixes In IPL By A Team​
Position | Team | No. of Sixes |
1 | Rajasthan Royals | 105 sixes |
2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 96 sixes |
3 | Mumbai Indians | 88 sixes |
4 | Punjab Kings | 88 sixes |
5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 82 sixes |
6 | Delhi Capitals | 81 sixes |
7 | Gujarat Titans | 76 sixes |
8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 69 sixes |
9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 67 sixes |
10 | Chennai Super Kings | 58 sixes |
Most Sixes In An IPL Season
Position | Team | Year | No. of Sixes |
1 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 2024 | 42 |
2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2024 | 38 |
3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | 2024 | 38 |
4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings | 2018 | 33 |
5 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 2024 | 32 |
6 | Rajasthan Royals vs. Chennai Super Kings | 2020/21 | 33 |
7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings | 2023 | 33 |
8 | Delhi Daredevils vs. Gujarat Lions | 2017 | 31 |
9 | Chennai Super Kings vs. Kolkata Knight Riders | 2018 | 31 |
10 | Kings XI Punjab vs. Kolkata Knight Riders | 2018 | 31 |
FAQs: Most Sixes In IPL
Q.1. Who has the most sixes in IPL overall?
ANS. In IPL history, Chris Gayle has the most sixes, 357. Following him are Indian star batters, Rohit Sharma (295) and Virat Kohli (283).
Q.2. Who has hit the longest six in IPL?
ANS. South Africa's Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in the history of the IPL. Back in 2008, while playing for the Chennai Super Kings, Morkel smashed a colossal 125-meter six against the Deccan Chargers.
Q.3. How many Six Virat Kohli hit in IPL?
ANS. In the IPL, Virat Kohli has smashed 290 sixes, which places him third behind Chris Gayle (357 sixes) and Rohit Sharma (297 sixes).
Q.4. Who made 1st 100 in IPL?
ANS. The first-ever century in IPL was scored by then-Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Brendon McCullum, who achieved the feat in the inaugural match in the league's history against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).