Longest Sixes in IPL History
IPL is all about fours and sixes. Every batter who faces a delivery aims to send it soaring into the crowd. Since the league’s inception, players have consistently smashed sky-high sixes, thrilling fans worldwide. When you watch power hitters like Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, and Adam Gilchrist, their sheer strength and aggressive approach make it clear how they dominate bowlers and launch massive sixes. Some of these batters have even cleared the stadium with their monstrous hits.
Former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history. He smashed a 125-meter six against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2008 at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Morkel achieved this feat while facing Indian slow left-arm bowler Pragyan Ojha. Although many batters have attempted to break this record over the years, they have fallen short by small margins. Even after 17 years, his record remains unbroken.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL
In recent seasons, fans have witnessed some massive hits. Liam Livingstone holds the record for the longest six in IPL 2022, smashing a 117-meter six for Punjab Kings. In IPL 2024, Nicholas Pooran hit the longest six for Lucknow Super Giants. Each season, players continue to push the boundaries, striving to surpass Morkel’s legendary strike.
Let’s look at the players who have hit the longest sixes in IPL history.
| Rank | Player | Opponent | Distance (M) | Venue | Year |
| 1. | Albie Morkel (CSK) | Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers) | 125 | Chennai | 2008 |
| 2. | Praveen Kumar (KXIP) | Lasith Malinga (MI) | 124 | Mumbai | 2013 |
| 3. | Adam Gilchrist (KXIP) | Charl Langeveldt (RCB) | 122 | Dharamshala | 2011 |
| 4. | Robin Uthappa | Dwayne Bravo (MI) | 120 | Bengaluru | 2008 |
| 5. | Chris Gayle (RCB) | Ali Murtaza (Pune Warriors India) | 119 | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| 6. | Yuvraj Singh (KXIP) | Makhaya Ntini (CSK) | 119 | Mohali | 2009 |
| 7. | Ross Taylor (RCB) | Chaminda Vaas (CSK) | 119 | Bengaluru | 2008 |
| 8. | Ben Cutting (SRH) | Shane Watson (RCB) | 117 | Bengaluru | 2016 |
| 9. | Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | S Sreesanth (RR) | 117 | Jaipur | 2013 |
| 10. | Liam Livingstone (PBKS) | Mohammed Shami (GT) | 117 | Mumbai | 2022 |
FAQs
Q: Who holds the record for the longest six in IPL history?
Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history, hitting a 125-meter six against Deccan Chargers in 2008.
Q: Which player hit the longest six in IPL 2025?
Ravindra Jadeja hit the longest six in IPL 2025, measuring 109 meters, against RCB at Bengaluru.
Q: Who hit the longest six in IPL 2022?
Liam Livingstone hit the longest six in IPL 2022, a 117-meter strike for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans.
Q: Has anyone broken Albie Morkel’s record for the longest six in IPL?
No, Albie Morkel’s 125-meter six in 2008 remains unbroken despite many batters attempting to surpass it.
Q: Which Indian player has hit one of the longest sixes in IPL?
Robin Uthappa smashed a 120-meter six against Mumbai Indians in 2008, making him one of the Indian players with the longest sixes in IPL history.
Q: How many players have hit sixes of 119 meters or more in IPL?
Six players—Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, Ross Taylor, Adam Gilchrist, Praveen Kumar, and Albie Morkel—have hit sixes of 119 meters or more.
Q: Who hit the longest six in IPL 2016?
Ben Cutting hit a 117-meter six in IPL 2016 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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