Rohit to Gayle: Batters who hit the most sixes in Indian Premier League

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Chris Gayle holds the record for hitting the most sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with a staggering 357 sixes to his name. The explosive West Indian batter has featured in 142 IPL matches, amassing 4965 runs at an impressive average of 39.72. Gayle’s sheer power and aggressive style made him a fan favorite and a nightmare for bowlers.  Check IPL 2025 final RCB vs PBKS LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here

 

Following Gayle on the list is Rohit Sharma, who has struck 302 sixes, showcasing his consistency and dominance as a top-order batter. Virat Kohli is close behind with 291 sixes, while MS Dhoni has smashed 264 sixes over his illustrious career.  AB de Villiers, known for his 360-degree stroke play, sits at 251 sixes. David Warner rounds out the top tier with 236 maximums. These players have redefined power-hitting in the league, turning games around with their ability to clear the ropes with ease. 

 

Most sixes hit by a player in IPL history
Rank	Player	Team	4s	6s	Runs	Mat	Inn	HS	100s	50s	Avg	SR
1	Chris Gayle	PBKS	405	357	4965	142	141	175*	6	31	39.72	148.96
2	Rohit Sharma	MI	640	302	7046	272	267	109*	2	47	29.73	132.1
3	Virat Kohli	RCB	768	291	8618	266	258	113	8	63	39.53	132.91
4	MS Dhoni	CSK	375	264	5439	278	242	84*	0	24	38.3	137.45
5	AB de Villiers	RCB	413	251	5162	184	170	133*	3	40	39.7	151.68
6	David Warner	DC	663	236	6565	184	184	126	4	61	40.52	139.77
7	Andre Russell	KKR	186	223	2651	140	115	88*	0	12	28.2	174.18
8	Kieron Pollard	MI	218	223	3412	189	171	87*	0	16	28.67	147.32
9	Sanju Samson	RR	379	219	4704	177	172	119	3	26	30.95	139.05
10	KL Rahul	DC	452	208	5222	145	136	132*	5	40	46.21	136.03
11	Suresh Raina	CSK	506	203	5528	205	200	100*	1	39	32.52	136.76
12	Shane Watson	CSK	376	190	3874	145	141	117*	4	21	30.99	137.91
13	Jos Buttler	GT	407	185	4120	121	119	124	7	24	40	149.38
14	Robin Uthappa	CSK	481	182	4952	205	197	88	0	27	27.51	130.35
15	Faf du Plessis	DC	439	174	4773	154	147	96	0	39	35.1	135.79
16	Ambati Rayudu	CSK	359	173	4348	204	187	100*	1	22	28.23	127.54
17	Rishabh Pant	LSG	319	170	3553	125	123	128*	2	19	34.16	147.61
18	Suryakumar Yadav	MI	454	168	4311	166	150	103*	2	29	35.34	148.66