In the 2024 IPL season, a record was set for the most sixes in an IPL match at 42. This record was set during a game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad previously set the record for the most sixes in an IPL match in a match played in 2024, breaking RCB’s 11-year-long record.
In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 most sixes in IPL matches, teams, and key players who played well and made the most of the sixes.
List of Most Sixes In An IPL Match Till Date
Here is the list of most sixes in an IPL match:
| SR, No. | Teams | Date | No. of Sixes | Stadium Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KKR vs PBKS | April 26, 2024 | 42 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2 | RCB vs SRH | April 15, 2024 | 38 | Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 3 | SRH vs MI | March 27th, 2024 | 38 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 4 | RCB vs CSK | April 25, 2018 | 33 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 5 | RR vs CSK | September 22, 2020 | 33 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 6 | DC vs MI | April 27, 2024 | 32 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 7 | CSK Vs KKR | April 10, 2018 | 31 | Ma Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 8 | PBKS Vs KKR | May 12, 2018 | 31 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| 9 | DD Vs GL | May 04, 2017 | 31 | Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi |
| 10 | DC vs SRH | April 22, 2024 | 31 | Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi |
Let’s have a look at how each of these games, raining with sixes, unfolded.
1. KKR vs PBKS – (2024)
On April 26, 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match set a new IPL record for most sixes in a game with 42 sixes.
Punjab Kings smashed 24 sixes, while KKR hit 18 sixes. Key players for most sixes included Shubman Gill (KKR) and Liam Livingstone (PBKS).
2. RCB vs SRH – (2024)
On April 15, 2024, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set an IPL record of 38 most sixes. Travis Head was the standout performer, smashing 102 runs off 41 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen contributed 67 runs off 31 balls.
In response, RCB managed 262/7, with Dinesh Karthik top-scoring with 83 runs off 35 balls. SRH won the match by 25 runs, marking the highest total in IPL history.
3. SRH Vs MI – (2024)
On March 27, 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced Mumbai Indians (MI) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH set another IPL record of 38 sixes by scoring 277/3 in 20 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen contributing an unbeaten 80 off 34 balls and Abhishek Sharma adding 63 off 23 balls.
MI responded with 246/5, with Tilak Varma top-scoring with 64 off 34 balls. SRH won by 31 runs, marking the highest total in IPL history.
4. RCB Vs CSK – (2018)
On April 25, 2018, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 24th match of the IPL 2018 season. The match was notable for the high number of sixes hit, with a total of 33 sixes, contributing to 102 runs.
RCB posted a total of 205/8 in their 20 overs, with Quinton de Kock top-scoring with 53 runs off 37 balls.
CSK chased down the target successfully, reaching 207/5 in 19.4 overs, with MS Dhoni remaining unbeaten on 70 runs off 34 balls.
This game was part of the IPL 2018 season, which featured several high-scoring matches.
5. RR Vs CSK – (2020)
On September 22, 2020, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match was thrilling and had a high number of sixes, with a total of 33 sixes hit!
RR posted a formidable total of 216/7 in their 20 overs, with Sanju Samson top-scoring with 74 runs off 32 balls, including 9 sixes. CSK, in response, managed 200/6, falling short by 16 runs.
Faf du Plessis was the standout for CSK, contributing 72 runs off 37 balls, featuring 7 sixes.
6. DC vs MI – (2024)
On April 27, 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) faced Mumbai Indians (MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, both teams smashed a total of 32 sixes.
DC posted a formidable total of 257/4 in their 20 overs, with Jake Fraser-McGurk leading the charge by scoring 84 runs off 27 balls, including 11 fours and 6 sixes. MI, in response, managed 247/9, falling short by 10 runs.
Tilak Varma top-scored for MI with 63 runs off 32 balls, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. while captain Hardik Pandya added 46 runs from 24 balls. Despite their efforts, MI fell short by 10 runs.
7. CSK Vs KKR – (2018)
On April 10, 2018, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match was thrilling, with a total of 31 sixes hit, setting a record for the most sixes in an IPL match at that time. CSK won by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
KKR set a challenging target by scoring 202/6 in their 20 overs, with Andre Russell’s explosive 88* off 36 balls, including 11 sixes, being the standout performance.
CSK chased down the target successfully, reaching 205/5 in 19.5 overs, with Sam Billings top-scoring with 56 off 23 balls, featuring 5 sixes.
8. PBKS Vs KKR – (2018)
On May 12, 2018, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played against Kings XI Punjab (PBKS). During the match, they set a record by hitting 31 sixes.
KKR posted a formidable total of 245/6, with Sunil Narine contributing a rapid 75 off 36 balls and Dinesh Karthik adding 50 off 23 balls.
In response, PBKS managed 214/8, with KL Rahul top-scoring with 66 off 29 balls. KKR won the match by 31 runs, marking their highest total in IPL history at that time.
9. DD Vs GL -(2017)
On May 4, 2017, Delhi Daredevils (DD) faced Gujarat Lions (GL) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DD posted a total of 214/3, with key contributions from Rishabh Pant, who played a blistering knock.
GL, in response, managed to score 188/6 but fell short. Pant’s 69 runs off 40 balls helped DD set a strong total. The match is memorable for the record-breaking number of sixes, with both teams combining for 31 sixes.
10. DC vs SRH – (2024)
On April 20, 2024, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set a new record by hitting a total of 31 sixes and the highest total in an IPL match by scoring 266/7 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC).
Travis Head was the standout performer, smashing 89 runs off just 32 balls, including 6 sixes. In response, DC managed to score 199 runs, falling short by 67 runs.
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Conclusion: Most Sixes In The IPL Match Are 42
In 2024, a match between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) set a record of 42 sixes hit in an IPL game. Shubman Gill (KKR) and Liam Livingstone helped their team to achieve this sixes record.
These record-breaking matches boost the excitement and energy of the game and show how the cricketers can score highly entertaining matches.
With the 2025 season approaching, this record looks likely to be broken too!
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