IPL batting records
Most sixes in IPL: read power with context.
Six-hitting history is a useful signal for ceiling, especially in short formats. It is not a complete player ranking and should be paired with opportunity, strike rate and current selection.
Leading IPL six-hitters
The figures below are rounded historical reference markers through the 2025 season. They are intended for comparison, not as a live leaderboard.
| Rank / season | Player / team | Record context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 357 sixes |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 279 sixes |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 272 sixes |
| 4 | MS Dhoni | 252 sixes |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | 251 sixes |
| 6 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 200 sixes |
| 7 | Suresh Raina | 203 sixes |
| 8 | Andre Russell | 200+ sixes |
| 9 | Shane Watson | 190+ sixes |
| 10 | Kieron Pollard | 220+ sixes |
- Historical figures can change when a source updates season totals or definitions.
- A six count rewards boundary ceiling but does not include singles, strike rotation, wickets or fielding.
- Check the current batting slot and venue before using this record in a fantasy decision.
Sixes are ceiling, not a complete projection
Use six-hitting history to identify upside in a batting-friendly venue, then check whether the player is likely to face enough deliveries. A lower-order hitter may have a high boundary rate but limited opportunity; a top-order anchor can accumulate points without clearing the rope.
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FAQ
Is this a live IPL leaderboard?
No. These pages are historical reference guides using completed-season or published-record data. Confirm current standings, squads and match conditions in the competition's current information before making a fantasy decision.
Can historical IPL records guarantee fantasy points?
No. A record is context, not a prediction. Combine it with announced selection, current role, workload, venue and contest format.
Who has hit the most sixes in IPL history?
Chris Gayle is the historical leader in this reference list. The record should still be checked against the current season and source definition before being treated as a live ranking.
Make the next decision from current evidence
Historical records are a starting point. Confirm the XI, map the role and choose a contest you can explain.
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