Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most famous and richest cricket leagues I have ever seen in the world of cricket. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is like a playground where players show off their powerful batting skills by hitting many exciting sixes. In the IPL there is a cool stats or facts known as “Most Sixes in IPL by a Team”
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Teams With Most Sixes in Indian Premier League History
Indian Premier League: Here is the list of teams to hit the most sixes in IPL history.
Rank | Teams | Sixes |
1 | Mumbai Indians | 1548 |
2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1484 |
3 | Punjab Kings | 1393 |
4 | Chennai Super Kings | 1401 |
5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1351 |
6 | Delhi Capitals | 1214 |
7 | Rajasthan Royals | 1123 |
8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 861 |
9 | Deccan Chargers | 400 |
10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 230 |
11 | Pune Warriors India | 196 |
12 | Gujarat Titans | 181 |
13 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 157 |
14 | Gujarat Lions | 155 |
15 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 53 |
Most Sixes in IPL by a Team
Below is the list of all the IPL teams who have been ranked according to the number of sixes they have hit in the Indian Premier League.
1. Mumbai Indians–1548 sixes
Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the IPL. They won the IPL title 5 times in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. They have the most brilliant and skillful players on their team, that’s why they are the most successful team in the IPL winning 5 IPL titles.
Mumbai Indians stand at the leading position with 1408 sixes in this list of Most Sixes in IPL by a Team. They hit 1548 sixes in 235 matches with 6.07 per match.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 1484 Sixes
Royal Challengers Bangalore is the most dangerous & destructive team in the IPL history. It is hard to say that they are hardly able to win any IPL title. Royal Challengers Banglore hit 1484 sixes in 232 matches and they hit 6.09 sixes per match. They stand at the second position in this list.
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3. Chennai Super Kings – 1401 Sixes
Chennai Super Kings is the second most successful team in the history of IPL. They won 5 IPL titles and equal with the Mumbai Indians in this year of 2023. These teams have the most brilliant and young star players who give their full in their winnings. Chennai Super Kings hit 1401 sixes in 214 matches and stand at third position in this list.
4. Punjab Kings – 1393 Sixes
Punjab Kings was a good team in the IPL in the previous times because they had the most brilliant players such as Virender Sehwag, David Miller, Glenn Maxwell, etc. They are yet to win the IPL title. The Punjab Kings hit 1393 sixes in 223 matches. They hit 5.80 sixes per match.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders – 1351 Sixes
Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the strongest teams in the history of IPL. They won 2 IPL titles in the year 2012 and 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. They stood in the 5th position by hitting 1351 sixes in 228 matches with 5.44 sixes per match.
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6. Delhi Capitals – 1214 Sixes
Delhi Capitals is the team whose old name was Delhi Daredevils which ranked at the 6th position in this list. They played from the IPL 2008 till now. They hit 1214 sixes in 229 matches. Their batting lineup is excellent in all the IPL seasons but they are weak & less effective with their bowling department.
7. Rajasthan Royals – 1123 Sixes
Rajasthan Royals is the champions of Ist IPL season title winner under the captaincy of legend cricketer Shane Warne. Rajasthan Royals stands in the 7th position in the list as they hit 1123 sixes in 197 matches. They are banned for two seasons because of match-fixing.
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 861 Sixes
Sunrisers Hyderabad is the only single Title winner in the Indian Premier League. Many big players played in this franchise. Some of the players are David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and many more. But the impact of David Warner’s batting was very crucial in this team because he won 3 Orange Cup titles. Sunrisers Hyderabad hit 861 sixes in 156 matches.
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Most Sixes in IPL By Players
Chris Gayle is the player with the most sixes in IPL history, hitting an incredible 357 sixes. It’s unlikely anyone will beat his record. Following him is Rohit Sharma, captain of Mumbai Indians, with 255 sixes. AB de Villiers comes in third with 251 sixes.
Player | Mat | SR | 100 | 6s |
CH Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB) | 142 | 148.96 | 6 | 357 |
RG Sharma (DC/MI) | 244 | 130.15 | 1 | 258 |
AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 184 | 151.68 | 3 | 251 |
MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS) | 251 | 135.91 | – | 239 |
V Kohli (RCB) | 239 | 130.16 | 7 | 237 |
DA Warner (DC/SRH) | 177 | 139.9 | 4 | 228 |
KA Pollard (MI) | 189 | 147.32 | – | 223 |
SK Raina (CSK/GL) | 205 | 136.73 | 1 | 203 |
AD Russell (DC/KKR) | 113 | 175.54 | – | 200 |
SR Watson (CSK/RCB/RR) | 145 | 137.91 | 4 | 190 |
SV Samson (DC/RR) | 153 | 137.56 | 3 | 188 |
RV Uthappa (CSK/KKR/MI/PWI/RCB/RR) | 205 | 130.35 | – | 182 |
AT Rayudu (CSK/MI) | 204 | 127.54 | 1 | 173 |
KL Rahul (KXIP/LSG/PBKS/RCB/SRH) | 119 | 134.38 | 4 | 170 |
GJ Maxwell (DC/KXIP/MI/RCB) | 126 | 157.25 | – | 158 |
YK Pathan (KKR/RR/SRH) | 174 | 142.97 | 1 | 158 |
JC Buttler (MI/RR) | 97 | 148.21 | 5 | 149 |
Yuvraj Singh (DC/KXIP/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH) | 132 | 129.71 | – | 149 |
S Dhawan (DC/MI/PBKS/SRH) | 219 | 127.16 | 2 | 149 |
F du Plessis (CSK/RCB/RPS) | 132 | 134.07 | – | 145 |
KD Karthik (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB) | 244 | 133.23 | – | 143 |
N Rana (KKR/MI) | 106 | 134.94 | – | 131 |
BB McCullum (CSK/GL/KKR/Kochi/RCB) | 109 | 131.74 | 2 | 130 |
RR Pant (DC) | 99 | 147.9 | 1 | 129 |
DA Miller (GT/KXIP/RR) | 122 | 138.23 | 1 | 126 |
Most Sixes in an Innings
During an IPL game, Chris Gayle, also known as the Universe Boss, made a big record by hitting 17 sixes in a single match in 2013, where he scored 175 runs without being dismissed. Gayle is the top player for hitting the most sixes in one match, and he’s done it multiple times. Brendon McCullum, AB de Villiers, and Sanath Jayasuriya, among other renowned players, have also hit numerous sixes during their innings. These amazing performances make IPL matches more thrilling and keep the audience engaged. Gayle’s remarkable hitting prowess makes him one of the most feared batsmen in IPL history, admired by fans all over the world for his powerful batting.
Sr.No | Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Opposition |
1 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 175* | 66 | 13 | 17 | 265.15 | PW |
2 | Brendon McCullum (KKR) | 158* | 73 | 10 | 13 | 216.43 | RCB |
3 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 128* | 62 | 7 | 13 | 206.45 | DD |
4 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 117 | 57 | 7 | 12 | 205.26 | KXIP |
5 | AB de Villiers (RCB) | 129* | 52 | 10 | 12 | 248.07 | Guj Lions |
6 | Sanath Jayasuriya (MI) | 114* | 48 | 9 | 11 | 237.50 | CSK |
7 | Murali Vijay (CSK) | 127 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 226.78 | RR |
8 | Andre Russell (KKR) | 88* | 36 | 1 | 11 | 244.44 | CSK |
9 | Chris Gayle (KXIP) | 104* | 63 | 1 | 11 | 165.07 | SRH |
10 | Adam Gilchrist (DEC) | 109* | 47 | 9 | 10 | 231.91 | MI |
11 | Sanju Samson (RR) | 92* | 45 | 2 | 10 | 204.44 | RCB |
12 | Shreyas Iyer (DD) | 93* | 40 | 3 | 10 | 232.50 | KKR |
13 | Kieron Pollard (MI) | 83 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 267.74 | KXIP |
14 | Quinton de Kock (LSG) | 140* | 70 | 10 | 10 | 200.00 | KKR |
15 | Michael Hussey (CSK) | 116* | 54 | 8 | 9 | 214.81 | KXIP |
Most Sixes in an IPL Season
Chris Gayle holds the record for hitting the most sixes in a single IPL season, smashing 59 sixes in the 2012 tournament. In 2013, he came close again, hitting 51 sixes. Andre Russell from KKR hit 52 sixes in 2019, almost breaking Gayle’s record. England’s cricketer Jos Buttler joined the ranks, hitting 45 sixes in the 2022 IPL season. Gayle’s incredible power-hitting performances make him a standout player in IPL history, thrilling fans with his six-hitting prowess.
Sr.No | Player | Sixes | IPL Year |
1 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 59 | 2012 |
2 | Andre Russell (KKR) | 52 | 2019 |
3 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 51 | 2013 |
4 | Jos Buttler (RR) | 45 | 2022 |
5 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 44 | 2011 |
Conclusion
Throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2008 to 2023, the pursuit of power-hitting has become a defining aspect of the tournament. Teams showcasing a penchant for sixes have not only entertained fans but also left an indelible mark on the league’s history. As the statistics reveal, the top teams with the most sixes have contributed significantly to the IPL’s thrilling narrative, showcasing the evolution of T20 cricket.
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FAQ’s
Which team hits the most sixes in the history of IPL?
Mumbai Indians have hit 1442 sixes in 231 matches since IPL 2008.
How many sixes did CSK hit in IPL history?
CSK occupy at no. 3 on this list by hitting 1322 sixes since IPL 2008.
Who hits the most sixes in IPL?
Chris Gayle hits 357 sixes in 142 matches.