Most Sixes In An Innings In IPL

Gayle has hit the most sixes in an IPL innings [X]

T20 cricket is known for big hits, fancy shots and entertaining the crowd with a fast-paced game. The crowd comes in large numbers just to see the batting team hammering sixes left-right and centre.

The most famous T20 league in the world - The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the most breath-taking innings in its illustrious 16 year journey. From the sensational McCullum heroics in the very-first IPL game in 2008, to the Gayle-storm in 2013, IPL has seen it all.

But one thing that defines these monumental IPL knocks is the number of sixes that has been scored by an individual. While the IPL 2024 is yet to commence, here at OneCricket we look at some of the most memorable IPL knocks, wherein the batter has decided to break the shackles and hit sixes at will.

IPL 2024 - Most Sixes In An Innings

Players	Runs	Balls	4s/6s	Team	Opposition
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Most Sixes In An Innings In IPL History

Players	Runs	Balls	4s/6s	Opposition	Year
Chris Gayle	175*	66	13/17	PWI	2013
Brendon McCullum	158	73	10/13	RCB	2008
Chris Gayle	128	62	7/13	DD	2012
Chris Gayle	117	57	7/12	Kings XI	2015
AB de Villiers	129	52	10/12	Guj Lions	2016
Sanath Jayasuriya	114	48	9/11	CSK	2008
Murali Vijay	127	56	8/11	RR	2010
Andre Russell	88	36	1/11	CSK	2018
Chris Gayle	104	63	1/11	SRH	2018
Adam Gilchrist	109	47	9/10	MI	2008

Top 3 batters with most sixes in an IPL innings

1) Chris Gayle

Gayle has struck the most sixes in an IPL innings [X]

Chris Gayle is the real definition of a power-hitter. The West Indian legend played arguably the greatest knock in the history of IPL, when he slammed an unbeaten 175 against the Pune Warriors India (PWI) in the 2013 season and shattered numerous records. One of which was the highest score in IPL history and most sixes in an IPL innings.

The southpaw slammed 17 sixes and a couple of them were even struck out of the stadium. Such was the innings that the next best score was 33 by Tilakratne Dilshan.

2) Brendon McCullum

McCullum has smacked the 2nd most sixes in an IPL innings [X]

If there is one innings that gave life to the IPL, it has to be the first-ever hundred in the tournament's history. In the opening contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kiwi legend, Brendon McCullum, set the stage on fire with a monumental 158 off just 73 deliveries.

The innings was laced with gigantic 13 sixes and it showed the world that IPL is here to rule for the coming years. KKR defeated RCB in a one-sided contest to begin the tournament with a storm.

3) Chris Gayle

Gayle also has the third most sixes in an IPL innings [X]

Chris Gayle makes the list once again, this time for his stellar performance against the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2012 season. Against a lacklustre DD attack, the power-hitting batter smacked 13 sixes, and 7 fours, as he raced to a quick-fire 62-ball 128.

Courtesy of Gayle, RCB scored 215 on the board, which proved to be a bit too much for the Delhi side.

Most Sixes in an IPL innings - Frequently asked questions

Q.1. Who has hit the most sixes in an IPL innings?

Answer: Chris Gayle has hit the most sixes in an IPL innings. In 2013, the West Indian legend smacked 17 sixes against the Pune Warriors India as he registered his career-best score in T20Is (175).

Q.2. Which IPL team has hit most sixes?

Answer: Mumbai Indians have struck the most sixes in IPL history (1442). RCB occupies the second spot, who have hit 1433 sixes in IPL.

Q.3. Who has hit the longest sixes in IPL?

Answer: CSK's Albie Morkel has hit the longest six in IPL history. The event took place during the 2008 season, when he hammered a 125 m six against Pragyan Ojha of Deccan Chargers.