Top Teams & Players With Most Sixes in IPL: Most Sixes in IPL (2008-2024)

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”

It was started in 2008, and from 2008 to 2022, it has become more interesting and entertaining. It is one of the biggest festivals of cricket.

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.

RankTeamsSixes
1Mumbai Indians1548
2Royal Challengers Bangalore1484
3Punjab Kings1393
4Chennai Super Kings1401
5Kolkata Knight Riders1351
6Delhi Capitals1214
7Rajasthan Royals1123
8Sunrisers Hyderabad861
9Deccan Chargers400
10Lucknow Super Giants230
11Pune Warriors India196
12Gujarat Titans181
13Rising Pune Supergiant157
14Gujarat Lions155
15Kochi Tuskers Kerala53

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 Indians1548 sixes

Mumbai Indians

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 Banglore

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

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 Super Kings

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

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

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

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.

PlayerMatSR1006s
CH Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB)142148.966357
RG Sharma (DC/MI)244130.151258
AB de Villiers (DC/RCB)184151.683251
MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS)251135.91239
V Kohli (RCB)239130.167237
DA Warner (DC/SRH)177139.94228
KA Pollard (MI)189147.32223
SK Raina (CSK/GL)205136.731203
AD Russell (DC/KKR)113175.54200
SR Watson (CSK/RCB/RR)145137.914190
SV Samson (DC/RR)153137.563188
RV Uthappa (CSK/KKR/MI/PWI/RCB/RR)205130.35182
AT Rayudu (CSK/MI)204127.541173
KL Rahul (KXIP/LSG/PBKS/RCB/SRH)119134.384170
GJ Maxwell (DC/KXIP/MI/RCB)126157.25158
YK Pathan (KKR/RR/SRH)174142.971158
JC Buttler (MI/RR)97148.215149
Yuvraj Singh (DC/KXIP/MI/PWI/RCB/SRH)132129.71149
S Dhawan (DC/MI/PBKS/SRH)219127.162149
F du Plessis (CSK/RCB/RPS)132134.07145
KD Karthik (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/MI/RCB)244133.23143
N Rana (KKR/MI)106134.94131
BB McCullum (CSK/GL/KKR/Kochi/RCB)109131.742130
RR Pant (DC)99147.91129
DA Miller (GT/KXIP/RR)122138.231126

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.NoPlayerRunsBalls4s6sStrike RateOpposition
1Chris Gayle (RCB)175*661317265.15PW
2Brendon McCullum (KKR)158*731013216.43RCB
3Chris Gayle (RCB)128*62713206.45DD
4Chris Gayle (RCB)11757712205.26KXIP
5AB de Villiers (RCB)129*521012248.07Guj Lions
6Sanath Jayasuriya (MI)114*48911237.50CSK
7Murali Vijay (CSK)12756811226.78RR
8Andre Russell (KKR)88*36111244.44CSK
9Chris Gayle (KXIP)104*63111165.07SRH
10Adam Gilchrist (DEC)109*47910231.91MI
11Sanju Samson (RR)92*45210204.44RCB
12Shreyas Iyer (DD)93*40310232.50KKR
13Kieron Pollard (MI)8331310267.74KXIP
14Quinton de Kock (LSG)140*701010200.00KKR
15Michael Hussey (CSK)116*5489214.81KXIP

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.NoPlayerSixesIPL Year
1Chris Gayle (RCB)592012
2Andre Russell (KKR)522019
3Chris Gayle (RCB)512013
4Jos Buttler (RR)452022
5Chris Gayle (RCB)442011

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.

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