Record Of Sixes In IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as a paradise for power hitters. The tally of sixes in IPL, over the years, has revealed a consistent and steep upward curve, making it crystal clear that bowlers are suffering the most in the league. Let’s look at how the tally of sixes has increased season by season and what factors have driven this explosive trend.
Record Of Sixes In IPL: Rising Sixes between 2008 and 2025
| Season | Matches Played | Total Sixes | Sixes per Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | 34* | 587* | 17.26* |
| 2024 | 74 | 1260 | 17.02 |
| 2023 | 74 | 1124 | 15.19 |
| 2022 | 74 | 1062 | 14.35 |
| 2018 | 60 | 872 | 14.53 |
| 2019 | 60 | 784 | 13.07 |
| 2020 | 60 | 734 | 12.23 |
| 2014 | 60 | 714 | 11.90 |
| 2017 | 59 | 705 | 11.95 |
| 2015 | 59 | 692 | 11.73 |
| 2021 | 60 | 687 | 11.45 |
| 2012 | 75 | 731 | 9.75 |
| 2013 | 76 | 672 | 8.84 |
| 2011 | 73 | 639 | 8.75 |
| 2016 | 60 | 638 | 10.63 |
| 2008 | 58 | 622 | 10.72 |
| 2010 | 60 | 585 | 9.75 |
| 2009 | 57 | 506 | 8.88 |
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The first season of IPL in 2008 saw 622 sixes in 59 matches — a figure of 10.72 sixes per match. But the ride since then has been nothing short of stunning:
2009 to 2013: The average sixes per match was less than 10.
2014: Saw the first major change with an average of 11.90 sixes per match.
2022: Game-changing with the launch of the Impact Player Rule, increasing the average to 14.35 sixes per game.
2023: Set new benchmarks with 1124 sixes in 74 games — 15.34 sixes per game.
2024: Recorded new records as teams reached the 250-run mark eight times, and 1260 sixes were pounded — 17.02 sixes per game, the record at the time.
2025 (Up to April 18): This season itself has so far witnessed 587 sixes in 34 matches at the average of 17.26 sixes a game — all-time highest for IPL history.
Impact Player Rule: The Sixes Driver
Debuted in IPL 2022, the Impact Player Rule has transformed the strategy of T20. With teams now being able to make substitutions during a match, there’s greater space for attacking strategies. Additional batting strength has enabled teams to attack more confidently, influencing the record of sixes in the IPL directly.
Historic Highs: IPL 2024 Sets New Benchmarks
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IPL 2024 was perhaps the most explosive edition ever:
Teams made 250+ scores in 8 matches.
Highest ever IPL total: 287 runs.
Largest successful chase: 262 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated with 178 sixes, with RCB on 165.
These records present a very vivid image of the batsmen dominating the league.
IPL 2025: On Track to Break All Records
Although 250+ totals remain to be witnessed in IPL 2025, the rate of six-hitting is an all-time high:
34 matches played (as of April 18).
587 sixes scored with an average of 17.26 sixes per match.
With 40 games still to go, IPL 2025 is set to break the record for most sixes in IPL history.
The Power-Hitting Era Has Arrived
The IPL six record marks a seismic shift in the style of T20 cricket, a format now dominated by fearless batsmen and imaginative approaches. As batting firepower continues to grow annually and new rules aid aggressive batting, it’s little wonder sixes keep soaring, reshaping the manner we see the sport.
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