Big sixes have been the lifeblood of the IPL since forever, and only a few players over the years have made it an art form. From the monster hits by Chris Gayle to the flicks of Rohit Sharma and the master timing of Virat Kohli, the tournament has witnessed it all.
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Even now, the legends of the game still continue to push the envelope as the new stars keep on emerging, proving that clearing the ropes is never out of style.
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Whether it's Andre Russell's sheer strength or MS Dhoni's composed finishing, fans love to watch them all. Here’s a look at the heavy hitters who have smashed the most sixes in IPL history — and no, the race is far from over.
Most sixes in IPL history
No one does it bigger than Chris Gayle, who smashed a record 357 sixes in 142 matches from 2009 to 2021. Gayle's big-stature strike rate of 148.96 enabled him to amass 4,965 runs, with six centuries and 31 half-centuries under his belt.
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Rohit Sharma, the consistent opener, is second on 302 sixes in 271 games. He has accumulated 7038 runs with a consistent strike rate of 132.11. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, is the IPL leader in overall runs (8,618) and has hit 291 sixes at a strike rate of 132.91 in 261 games.
MS Dhoni keeps posting his mark in the form of 260 sixes in 273 games, while AB de Villiers left his IPL with 251 sixes. David Warner (236 sixes), Kieron Pollard (223), Sanju Samson (216), Andre Russell (213), and KL Rahul (203) make the top-notch list.
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Although Gayle's record remains intact, the likes of Kohli and Rohit are closing in with every passing season, keeping the battle for most sixes alive and kicking.
Here are the top 10 players in IPL history to have hit the most sixes in a table:
| Player | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 357 |
| Rohit Sharma | 297 |
| Virat Kohli | 285 |
| MS Dhoni | 260 |
| AB de Villiers | 251 |
| David Warner | 236 |
| Kieron Pollard | 223 |
| Sanju Samson | 216 |
| Andre Russell | 213 |
| KL Rahul | 203 |
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