IPL 2024: Top 5 batters with most sixes in IPL history

In this article, we are going to list out 5 players who have hit the most sixes in the Indian Premier League.

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Chris Gayle, who is considered as one of the strongest hitters of the ball is ruling the sixes chart with 357 maximums to his name in the IPL. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The much-awaited 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash in the opening encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The game will be played on Friday, March 22, as the defending champions will start their campaign with the aim of retaining their title. Bangalore, on the other hand, will hope finally adding a trophy to their cabinet full of hearts.

The league had a dream start when Brendon McCullum scored 158*(73) in the opening encounter on April 18, 2008. With this knock, the stage was set for the IPL to have some breathtaking and destructive performances in its sixteen-year-long history.

With power-hitting being one of the most indispensable aspects of the modern-day game, teams often intend to spend big bucks in order to bag hard-hitting batters to their kitty. A plethora of huge maximums have been put on display since the very inception of the league, so let's have a look at-

Top 5 Batters with Most Sixes in IPL History

Chris Gayle, who is considered as one of the strongest hitters of the ball is ruling the sixes chart with 357 maximums to his name in the league. He has accumulated these sixes in 141 innings played in the cash-rich league. His strike-rate of 148.96 is enough to prove the fear among bowlers while bowling to the T20 legend. The Jamaican batter averages 39.72 in IPL and has ended his career with 4965 runs with the help of 6 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

Former Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed AB de Villiers's tally against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 57 of IPL 2023 to occupy the second spot in this elite list. He has also struck the most maximums among Indians. In 238 innings, the right-handed batter has smashed 257 sixes and 553 fours. Rohit has amassed 6211 runs at an average of 29.57 and a strike rate of 130.04.

AB de Villiers is the third name on this list with 251 sixes to his name in the league. The Proteas cricketer has also hit 413 fours in the 170 innings and strikes at a rate of 151.68 per 100 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the initial editions, but saw his most success with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). De Villiers is one of the legends to have graced the league and scored 5162 runs at an average of 39.70 with 3 tons and 40 fifties before calling it a time.

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is fourth on the list of cricketers with the most sixes in the IPL. He has smashed 239 maximums in 218 innings, in addition to 349 fours. Dhoni averages almost 39 in the league, while his strike rate is 135.91. He has been the leader of CSK since the inaugural season, and won the trophy five times in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, respectively.

RCB's Virat Kohli is fifth on the list of cricketers with the most sixes in the IPL. The league veteran has smashed 234 sixes in 229 innings, with 643 fours coming from his blade. He has aggregated 7263 runs in the cash-rich league at an average of 36.72 which also includes 50 half-centuries and six centuries, which also makes him the highest run-getter in the tournament's history.

Most Sixes in IPL History

Player Innings Runs Avg Sixes
Chris Gayle 141 4965 39.72 357
Rohit Sharma 238 6211 29.57 257
AB de Villiers 170 5162 39.70 251
MS Dhoni 218 5082 38.79 239
Virat Kohli 229 7263 37.24 234

* Last updated on March 14th 2024 

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