With these power-hitting players in IPL, fans are able to enjoy the game as they get to watch their favourite players make long sixes. Spectators get excited about the fast pace of the match along with some staggering and huge sixes hit by the batters. The batters are the main reason we watch the IPL. In this blog, we will discuss some most popular longest sixes of IPL.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL Cricket History
| Ranking | Year | Player Name | Team Name | Six Distances (in meters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 125 |
| 2 | 2011 | Praveen Kumar | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 124 |
| 3 | 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 122 |
| 4 | 2010 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 120 |
| 5 | 2013 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 119 |
| 6 | 2009 | Yuvraj Singh | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 119 |
| 7 | 2008 | Ross Taylor | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 119 |
| 8 | 2017 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) | 117 |
| 9 | 2016 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) | 117 |
| 10 | 2022 | Liam Livingstone | Punjab Kings(PBKS) | 117 |
Albie Morkel (CSK) – 125m
The Proteas’ all-rounder is known for his power-hitting and correct so he holds the record of hitting the longest-six in IPL history. While playing for CSK in the first season of IPL (2008) against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad, Albie smashed the ball of Pragyan Ojha really hard for a humongous 125m six. Not only this six, but Albie has shown on a number of occasions his power-hitting ability, taking the ball out of the park many times in his career. It was albie morkel’s longest six in ipl.
Praveen Kumar (RCB) – 124 m
Praveen Kumar is a medium pacer who played for India and was regularly featured in IPL till a few years ago. Praveen Kumar in the second spot proves the fact that many tailenders are really good at whacking the ball all the way for 6s. In 2011, Praveen smashed the ball of Malinga for a huge 124m six while playing for KXIP against the Mumbai Indians. It is the longest distance six in IPL by an Indian player.
Adam Gilchrist (KXIP) – 122 m
The former Aussie cricketer is known for his flamboyant batting and good wicket-keeping skills. He is also the 2009 IPL-winning captain of Deccan Chargers. Gilly played for KXIP and was the captain of Punjab at that time in 2011 when he hit a long-six over mid-wicket to RCB bowler Charl Langeveldt and it went 122 meters.
Robin Uthappa (RCB) – 120 m
The technically solid Robin Uthappa knows how to hit the long ball perfectly. He features in the top-10 players to hit the most number of sixes in IPL with 182 sixes in all. In 2010, while playing for RCB he hit a 120m gigantic six against Chennai Super Kings. He also won the orange cap in 2014 and was an integral part of two-time champions KKR.
Chris Gayle (RCB) – 119 m
When talking about sixes and not taking Chris Gayle’s name would be unfair. The t20 stalwart holds the record for the most number of sixes in IPL with 357 sixes in total. In 2013, when Gayle smashed 175* during the same innings he struck his longest IPL six of 119m against the Sahara Pune Warriors’ bowler Ashok Dinda. If we talk about the top 10 biggest six in IPL history then CHRIS GAYLE is always in the news.
Yuvraj Singh (KXIP) – 119m
Yuvraj Singh, the man who hit 6 consecutive sixes of Stuart Broad in the 2007 t20 World Cup had to make the list for longest sixes. Yuvi can hit any bowl out of the park with sheer brilliance and power. In 2009, he smashed a 119m long six while he was the captain of Punjab.
Ross Taylor (RCB) – 119m
Ross Taylor the Kiwi batting legend who retired just months before also makes it to the list of longest sixes tied with Yuvi and Gayle. Ross achieved this feat in the inaugural edition of the IPL while smashing 54 runs off 32 balls playing for RCB.
Gautam Gambhir (KKR) – 117m
One of the most successful captains in the IPL who led KKR to the trophy two times in 2012 and 2014 also features in 8th position with a 117m six. In 2013, the 117m six by Gautam Gambhir was considered the best short of the season by far.
Ben Cutting (SRH) – 117m
Cutting is an Australian all-rounder known for his ability to hit the ball hard. In the 2016 IPL final, SRH VS RCB Cutting swung the bat on a full toss and the ball went on the roof of Chinnaswamy Stadium and it turned out to be a 117m six. Ben is a clean striker of the cricket ball and hits it long.
Liam Livingstone (SRH) – 117m
Livingstone had an amazing 2022 season showcasing his all-around abilities. The Englishman scored 437 runs this season (2022) for PBKS and also took 6 wickets. The 117m six came against the Gujarat Titans when Livingstone was in a hurry to finish the game and smashed Shami for 28 runs in an over.
Biggest Six in IPL History (Year wise):
| Year of Record | Player Name | Team Name | Six Distance (in meters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 108 |
| 2020 | Nicholas Pooran | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 106 |
| 2019 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 111 |
| 2018 | AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 111 |
| 2017 | Travis Head | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 109 |
| 2016 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) | 117 |
| 2015 | AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 108 |
| 2014 | David Miller | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 102 |
| 2013 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 112 |
| 2012 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 112 |
| 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 122 |
| 2010 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 120 |
| 2009 | Yuvraj Singh | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 119 |
| 2008 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 125 |
List of Biggest Sixes in IPL Till 2023:
| Year of Record | Player Name | Team Name | Six Distance (in meters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Faf du Plessis | Bangalore | 115 m |
| 2023 | Tim David | Mumbai | 114 m |
| 2022 | Liam Livingstone | Punjab | 117 m |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 108 |
| 2020 | Nicholas Pooran | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 106 |
| 2019 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 111 |
| 2018 | AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 111 |
| 2017 | Travis Head | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 109 |
| 2016 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) | 117 |
| 2015 | AB de Villiers | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 108 |
| 2014 | David Miller | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 102 |
| 2013 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 112 |
| 2012 | MS Dhoni | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 112 |
| 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 122 |
| 2010 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 120 |
| 2009 | Yuvraj Singh | Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 119 |
| 2008 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 125 |
Conclusion:
So you saw in our blog that there are various kinds of six hitters that cerated the records with different six lengths. A hidden back lifting power and a lot of strength helped Ross Taylor, MS Dhoni, David Miller, and Chris Gayle to make these records while on the other hand Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli were such kinds of players that believed in timing shots. Let’s see in the next IPL who will break these records of the biggest sixes in IPL history.
FAQs:
Who is the longest six in IPL 2023?
In the IPL 2023, the longest six was hit by the skipper of RCB, Du Plessis. During a match against Lucknow (LSG) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, he smashed a colossal six that traveled a distance of 115 meters, making it the longest six of the season.
Who is the king of six in IPL?
In the IPL, Chris Gayle is regarded as the “king of sixes.” He holds the record for the most sixes, having hit 357 sixes in 142 matches, accumulating a total of 4965 runs with an average of 39.72. Following him is India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, with 256 sixes.
Who hit the longest six in IPL history?
Albie Morkel:- Albie Morkel, smashed the ball with a lot of power for 125m six playing for Chennai Super (CSK) Kings in 2008.
Who hit 6 sixes in an over?
Herschelle Gibbs hits 6 sixes in an over in ODI cricket history.
Gibbs saved his name in the record books as the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over in a 50-over game until 2021.
