Most Sixes in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20-format cricket tournament famous for its explosive batting, heavy-hitting players and online betting. Since the IPL began in 2008, power-hitters have smashed countless sixes, setting records and stealing the spotlight. In this article, we explore the players who top the charts for the most sixes in IPL history, from legendary names like Chris Gayle to current stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Discover their incredible stats, iconic moments, and what makes them the ultimate six-hitting machines in the world’s biggest T20 league.

Most Sixes in IPL (2008 to 2025)

Here is a list of players who have hit the most 6s in a single season of the IPL. A list dominated by Chris Gayle when he was in RCB and in his prime, reaching up to 59 sixes in a single season in 2012.

Most Sixes in IPL (Each Season)

FAQs on Most Sixes in IPL History

Q: Who holds the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, with 59 in 2012.

Q: Which IPL player has the highest strike rate among those with over 200 sixes?
AB de Villiers has the highest strike rate (151.68) among players with over 200 sixes in the IPL.

Q: Which IPL team has the most players in the top 10 for the most sixes?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has the most players in the top 10, with Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell.

Q: Which player has the most sixes in IPL 2025?
Nicholas Pooran hit the most sixes in IPL 2025 with 45 sixes.

Q: Who has the highest batting average among the top 10 players with the most sixes?
Rohit Sharma has the highest batting average among the top 10, averaging 39.24.

Q: Which player has the lowest strike rate among the top 10 players with the most sixes?
Robin Uthappa has the lowest strike rate among the top 10, with a strike rate of 130.35.

Q: How many sixes did Rishabh Pant hit in the 2018 IPL season?
Rishabh Pant hit 37 sixes in the 2018 IPL season.

Q: Which player had the most sixes for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2019?
Andre Russell hit 52 sixes for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 IPL season.

Q: Which IPL player has the most sixes in the shortest time span (least matches)?
Andre Russell has the most sixes per match in the shortest span, hitting 209 sixes in just 126 matches.

Q: Has any player hit over 50 sixes in two separate IPL seasons?
Yes, Chris Gayle hit over 50 sixes in both 2012 (59 sixes) and 2013 (51 sixes).

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