Most Sixes In IPL History

Chris Gayle currently holds the IPL record for most sixes. No other batsman is likely to ever be able to match his destructive batting or even come close to matching his amazing record of 357 sixes.

With 251 sixes, AB de Villiers is a long way behind in second place.

The third-place player with 247 sixes is Rohit Sharma, who is currently the captain of the Mumbai Indians and still has a few successful seasons left in his career.

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All About Most Sixes In IPL History

Position	Player	Sixes	Matches	Total Runs	Highest Score
1	Chris Gayle	357	142	4965	175*
2	AB de Villiers	251	184	5162	133*
3	Rohit Sharma	247	231	5986	109*
4	MS Dhoni	235	239	5037	84*
5	Virat Kohli	228	228	6844	113
6	Kieron Pollard	223	189	3412	87*
7	David Warner	216	167	6109	126
8	Suresh Raina	203	205	5528	100*
9	Shane Watson	190	145	3874	117*
10	Robin Uthappa	182	205	4952	88
11	Andre Russell	178	103	2095	88*
12	Sanju Samson	169	143	3683	119
13	Ambati Rayudu	168	193	4264	100*
14	KL Rahul	166	114	4044	132*
15	Yusuf Pathan	158	174	3204	100
16	Yuvraj Singh	149	132	2750	83
17	Glenn Maxwell	146	115	2495	95
18	Shikhar Dhawan	144	210	6477	106*
19	Jos Buttler	143	87	3035	124
20	Dinesh Karthik	135	234	4414	97*
21	Brendon McCullum	130	109	2880	158*
22	Rishabh Pant	129	98	2838	128*
23	F du Plessis	127	121	3662	96
24	Nitish Rana	121	96	2331	87
25	Dwayne Smith	117	91	2385	87*

Most Sixes By A Team

S.No.	Teams	Sixes
1	Mumbai Indians	1442
2	Royal Challengers Bangalore	1433
3	Chennai Super Kings	1322
4	Punjab Kings	1309
5	Kolkata Knight Riders	1278
6	Delhi Capitals	1161
7	Rajasthan Royals	1058
8	Sunrisers Hyderabad	798
9	Deccan Chargers	400
10	Pune Warriors India	196
11	Lucknow Super Giants	161
12	Rising Pune Supergiant	157
13	Gujarat Lions	155
14	Gujarat Titans	107
15	Kochi Tuskers Kerala	53

About The Top 4 Players That Hit The Most Sixes

Chris Gayle

The legendary West Indian player Chris Gayle has hit 357 sixes in 140 games. He is a natural lefty who enjoys hitting balls over the fence. Gayle’s powerful hitting has all but made every bowler afraid. T”Universe Boss” struck a six that measured 119 meters, the longest six of his IPL career. 

According to Ross Taylor, that six is also tied for the fifth-longest six in IPL history. Gayle has played in 142 IPL games and scored 4965 runs. In addition, he now owns the IPL record for the most hundreds (six).

AB DE Villers

Abraham Benjamin DE Villers has hit the second most sixes in the history of the IPL (251). South African batsman MR 360 is known for his ability to knock the ball all over the field. AB is avoided by bowlers all over the world like a devil. 

He can hit any bowler for long sixes. AB has scored 5162 runs at a 151.68 strike rate in 184 games. Every franchise in the world wants to sign him. During the 2018 IPL, he hit the longest six of 111 meters.

Rohit Sharma

The third-most sixes in the IPL have been hit by Rohit Sharma, the opener for the Indian and Mumbai Indians, who has 247 to his credit. Rohit is one of the best openers to have ever played white-ball cricket. In 232 IPL games thus far, Rohit has scored 6014 runs at a strike rate of 130.03. 

White-ball cricket allows right-handed batters to play lengthy innings. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma has scored 50 runs or more 41 times. The Ace not only has strength but can also hit sixes with exact timing.

MS Dhoni

In the IPL, MS Dhoni has hit the fourth-most sixes (235). MS, who has completed numerous games for his team, is recognized as the best finisher in the entire world. Ian Bishop, a legend in the West Indies, once said, “If 15 runs are needed in the last over, then the pressure is on the bowler, not on MS Dhoni.” 

So, it is possible to imagine the impact MS Dhoni has had on world cricket. MS has frequently won games with a six, as in 2016. When the Rising Pune Supergiants needed 23 runs in the final over, MS hit Patel for 22 runs to send his team home. In 239 IPL games, Dhoni has scored 5037 runs with a strike rate of 135.76. 

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history with a staggering 357 sixes. AB de Villiers is second on the list with 251 sixes, followed by Rohit Sharma with 247 sixes, and MS Dhoni with 235 sixes. 

Gayle’s power-hitting and ability to score big runs in the IPL have made him a legendary figure in the league. Mumbai Indians hold the record for hitting the most sixes as a team with 1442 sixes. 

Each of the top four players on the list, including Gayle, de Villiers, Sharma, and Dhoni, are recognized as some of the greatest T20 players of all time.