Let’s kick things off by looking at the players who have sent the ball over the ropes most often in their IPL careers. These batsmen have consistently thrilled fans with their amazing six-hitting ability season after season, showcasing the most sixes in IPL history.
Top 20 Players With The Most Sixes In The IPL History
| Player | Teams | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | HS | 6s | 4s | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB | 2009-2021 | 142 | 141 | 4965 | 175* | 148.96 | 357 | 404 | 16 |
| RG Sharma | DCH/MI | 2008-2024 | 257 | 252 | 6628 | 109* | 131.14 | 280 | 599 | 29 |
| V Kohli | RCB | 2008-2024 | 252 | 244 | 8004 | 113* | 131.97 | 272 | 705 | 37 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK/RPS | 2008-2024 | 264 | 229 | 5243 | 84* | 137.53 | 252 | 363 | 95 |
| AB de Villiers | DC/RCB | 2008-2021 | 184 | 170 | 5162 | 133* | 151.68 | 251 | 413 | 40 |
| DA Warner | DC/SRH | 2009-2024 | 184 | 184 | 6565 | 126 | 139.77 | 236 | 663 | 22 |
| KA Pollard | MI | 2010-2022 | 189 | 171 | 3412 | 87* | 147.32 | 223 | 218 | 52 |
| AD Russell | DC/KKR | 2012-2024 | 127 | 105 | 2484 | 88* | 174.92 | 209 | 170 | 20 |
| SV Samson | DC/RR | 2013-2024 | 168 | 163 | 4419 | 119 | 138.96 | 206 | 352 | 19 |
| SK Raina | CSK/GL | 2008-2021 | 205 | 200 | 5528 | 100* | 136.73 | 203 | 506 | 30 |
| SR Watson | CSK/RCB/RR | 2008-2020 | 145 | 141 | 3874 | 117* | 137.91 | 190 | 375 | 16 |
| KL Rahul | KXIP/LSG/PBKS/RCB/SRH | 2013-2024 | 132 | 123 | 4683 | 132* | 134.60 | 187 | 400 | 20 |
| RV Uthappa | CSK/KKR/MI/PWI/RCB/RR | 2008-2022 | 205 | 197 | 4952 | 88 | 130.35 | 182 | 481 | 17 |
| AT Rayudu | CSK/MI | 2010-2023 | 204 | 187 | 4348 | 100* | 127.54 | 173 | 359 | 33 |
| F du Plessis | CSK/RCB/RPS | 2012-2024 | 145 | 138 | 4571 | 96 | 136.36 | 166 | 421 | 11 |
| JC Buttler | MI/RR | 2016-2024 | 107 | 106 | 3582 | 124 | 147.52 | 161 | 355 | 12 |
| KD Karthik | DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB | 2008-2024 | 257 | 234 | 4842 | 97* | 135.36 | 161 | 466 | 50 |
| GJ Maxwell | DC/KXIP/MI/RCB | 2012-2024 | 134 | 129 | 2771 | 95 | 156.73 | 160 | 232 | 17 |
| YK Pathan | KKR/RR/SRH | 2008-2019 | 174 | 154 | 3204 | 100 | 142.97 | 158 | 262 | 44 |
| RR Pant | DC | 2016-2024 | 111 | 110 | 3284 | 128* | 148.93 | 154 | 296 | 17 |
The legendary Chris Gayle tops the list with an incredible 357 sixes. He’s followed closely by other IPL greats like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and AB de Villiers. These players have delighted cricket lovers by frequently dispatching the ball into the stands.
Most Sixes In An IPL Innings
Now let’s look at the most destructive single-innings batting performances – the most sixes hit by a player in one IPL match. When these guys get going, no ground is big enough to contain them!
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Opponent | 4s | 6s | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | RCB | 175* | 66 | PWI | 13 | 17 | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| BB McCullum | KKR | 158* | 73 | RCB | 10 | 13 | Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| CH Gayle | RCB | 128* | 62 | DD | 7 | 13 | Delhi | 17 May 2012 |
| CH Gayle | RCB | 117 | 57 | KXIP | 7 | 12 | Bengaluru | 06 May 2015 |
| AB de Villiers | RCB | 129* | 52 | GL | 10 | 12 | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| ST Jayasuriya | MI | 114* | 48 | CSK | 9 | 11 | Mumbai | 14 May 2008 |
| M Vijay | CSK | 127 | 56 | RR | 8 | 11 | Chennai | 03 Apr 2010 |
| AD Russell | KKR | 88* | 36 | CSK | 1 | 11 | Chennai | 10 Apr 2018 |
| CH Gayle | KXIP | 104* | 63 | SRH | 1 | 11 | Mohali | 19 Apr 2018 |
| AC Gilchrist | DC | 109 | 47 | MI | 9 | 10 | Navi Mumbai | 27 Apr 2008 |
To the surprise of no one, Chris Gayle appears multiple times, holding the record for most sixes in an innings when he smashed 17 sixes in his unbeaten 175 against Pune in 2013. Chris Gayle also holds the record for most sixes in an IPL season (59 Sixes in the 2012 IPL edition).
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Conclusion: Chris Gayle, With 357 Sixes, Has The Most Sixes In IPL
The IPL has seen some unbelievable six-hitting over the years. While Gayle sits on the six-hitting throne, he’s joined by an elite group of other players who love sending the ball into orbit.
As the IPL continues to thrill fans, we can expect to see these records challenged and broken by the next generation of big-hitting superstars. One thing is for sure – the IPL will never be short on entertainment as long as these guys keep launching balls into the stands!
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