IPL 2023: These 10 Batsmen Hit Biggest Sixes In The History Of IPL

Faf du Plessis of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lit up M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with a 115m six, the longest in IPL 2023 thus far. In this gallery, we discover who batters have hit the most sixes in IPL history.

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The longest and largest six in the IPL is 125 metres, which Albie Morkel (CSK) struck against Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers) in 2008. Continue reading to learn about the top ten longest sixes in IPL history…

In India, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is similar to a festival. The competition has successfully completed 14 years, and even a global epidemic like COVID 19 could not deter the BCCI from organising this league.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world’s first of its type. It made its debut in 2008, following India’s World T20 victory in South Africa.

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Because the IPL has players from all around the world, the level of cricket played is of the highest calibre. Each IPL match is full with thrill and intensity, from foot-destroying yorkers to majestic sixes. Today, we’ll speak about the soaring sixes that have lit up IPL stadiums around the country.

Therefore, without further ado, here are the top ten batters in IPL history who have hit the longest sixes.

1. Albie Morkel – 125m

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Albie Morkel leads our record of the longest sixes in IPL history. Albie Morkel, a former South African bowling all-rounder, has hit the biggest six of the IPL thus far. He blasted the longest six of 125 metres in this cash-filled league event.

Morkel accomplished this feat against Pragyan Ojha of the Deccan Chargers. Morkel was a member of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the first season of the IPL in 2008.

2. Praveen Kumar – 124m

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Several quick bowlers have been observed having fun with the bat in international cricket. Yet, they accidentally make a record for their name.

In his case, Praveen Kumar, a former Indian fast bowler, did the same. Praveen has the second-longest six-eighth in IPL history.

He smacked a six of 124 metres, the second-longest in IPL history. Praveen accomplished this feat against the IPL’s top bowler, Mumbai Indians’ Lasith Malinga. That is the most powerful six-hit by an Indian player to date.

3. Adam Gilchrist – 122 meters

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The Australian wicket-keeper batsman was designed for T20 cricket. Being the opener in ODIs, he had an aggressive style, which he continued in T20Is and the IPL.

Adam Gilchrist is ranked third among batters who have hit the most sixes. Gilly had hammered a 122-meter six.

Gilchrist played for the Deccan Chargers in the 2009 edition and the Kings XI Punjab when he set this record. This feat was accomplished by Adam Gilchrist against RCB bowler Chris Langeveldt.

4. Robin Uthappa – 120m

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Robin Uthappa is next on our list of the biggest and longest sixes in IPL history. The current Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player ranks fourth on this list. Uthappa has exceptional batting ability.

Yet, regrettably, he hasn’t done so regularly enough to cement his spot in India’s limited-overs squad. He has represented KKR and RR in the IPL.

He played as the opener for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2010 edition, and many think that the opening position is the best fit for Uthappa in the T20 format.

In the same season, Robbin hit the fourth-longest six in IPL history. He accomplished this achievement against his current team CSK, when he blasted a massive six of 122 metres against DJ Bravo, who has lately joined the tournament’s top wickets total with Lasith Malinga.

5. Chris Gayle – 119 meters

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The West Indian power-hitter has also hit the tournament’s longest six. Along from hitting the longest sixes and scoring the most runs in the Indian Premier League, hitting the mist sixes is another feather in his cap.

Chris Gayle was a genuine cricket entertainer who played in all of the world’s T20 competitions. In the 2013 IPL season, the Universal Boss was playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore and hammered a six of 119 metres against Rising Pune Super Giants spinner Ashok Dinda.

Gayle also had the best individual score of 175* runs in the IPL against the same side.

6. Yuvraj Singh – 119 meters 

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Sixth on the list is the Indian southpaw. Yuvi is the first Indian player to hit six sixes in a T20I. He was also the most expensive player in the IPL on many occasions.

Yuvraj was also a part of India’s best victories in World T20 2007 and the ICC World Cup 2011. He also scored three goals in his cash-rich league event.

Yuvi played for Kings XI Punjab as captain in the 2009 IPL season and hammered a 119-meter six against Albie Morkel of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

7. Ross Taylor – 119 meters 

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This list also includes the renowned batsman from New Zealand. Ross Taylor is a technically sound batsman in all three forms.

He was also a member of the Indian Premier League. Ross Taylor played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first season of the IPL and hit the seventh-longest six in the tournament’s history.

Taylor accomplished this accomplishment against one of his countrymen, Jacob Oram, who played for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2008 IPL.

8. Ben Cutting – 117 meters

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The quick bowler is also on the list of batsmen who have struck the longest sixes in IPL history. Ben hits the white ball with a lot of force.

He almost never relies on time. Ben Cutting had the best knock of his life for the Orange Army Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2016 IPL season.

He scored 39 runs in a row to help SRH win their first title. During same time, he also struck a six of 117 metres against Shane Watson of the RCB squad.

9. Gautam Gambhir – 117 meters

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This list also includes the current coach of the Lucknow Super Giants, a former Indian opener. Gautam Gambhir was an outstanding opener for India in all three forms.

He was a key figure in India’s two World Cup victories in 2007 and 2011. He even led the Kolkata Knight Riders to two titles in 2012 and 2014.

Gauti played for KKR in the 2013 IPL, and he hit a 113-meter six against Rajasthan Royals spinner S Sreesanth.

10Mahendra Singh Dhoni – 115 meters

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This list began with a CSK player and concludes with a former CSK captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

CSK has won four titles so far, all under MS Dhoni’s leadership. He stood down as captain in 2022 and was succeeded by Ravindra Jadeja.

Only Dhoni and Uthappa are active players in this top ten list. Mahi is a powerful batter of a cricket ball, and he smashes sixes with ease, as he has repeatedly demonstrated.

In the 2009 IPL season, Mahi struck a six of 115 metres against the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, and the bowler was from Australia, James Franklin.

Also Read: IPL Teams With The Most Sixes Between 2008 and 2023 (cricfiles.com)

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