Most Sixes in IPL History: Chris Gayle Leads With 357 and the Full List Is Here
🚨 Chris Gayle holds the record for most sixes in IPL history with 357 maximums in 142 matches, a number so far ahead of everyone else that it may never be broken. IPL 2026 starts March 28 and several big hitters are active this season ready to push their tallies higher. Check all IPL 2026 team squads to see which power hitters are playing this year.
Most Sixes in IPL: Top 20 Six Hitters of All Time
| Rank | Player | Sixes | Runs | Matches | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 357 | 4965 | 142 | 148.96 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 302 | 7046 | 272 | 132.10 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 291 | 8661 | 267 | 132.86 |
| 4 | MS Dhoni | 264 | 5439 | 278 | 137.45 |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | 251 | 5162 | 184 | 151.68 |
| 6 | David Warner | 236 | 6565 | 184 | 139.77 |
| 7 | Andre Russell | 223 | 2651 | 140 | 174.18 |
| 8 | Kieron Pollard | 223 | 3412 | 189 | 147.32 |
| 9 | Sanju Samson | 219 | 4704 | 177 | 139.05 |
| 10 | KL Rahul | 208 | 5222 | 145 | 136.03 |
| 11 | Suresh Raina | 203 | 5528 | 205 | 136.76 |
| 12 | Shane Watson | 190 | 3874 | 145 | 137.91 |
| 13 | Jos Buttler | 185 | 4120 | 121 | 149.38 |
| 14 | Robin Uthappa | 182 | 4952 | 205 | 130.35 |
| 15 | Faf du Plessis | 174 | 4773 | 154 | 135.79 |
| 16 | Ambati Rayudu | 173 | 4348 | 204 | 127.54 |
| 17 | Rishabh Pant | 170 | 3553 | 125 | 147.61 |
| 18 | Suryakumar Yadav | 168 | 4311 | 166 | 148.66 |
| 19 | Nicholas Pooran | 167 | 2293 | 90 | 168.98 |
| 20 | Dinesh Karthik | 161 | 4842 | 257 | 135.36 |
Chris Gayle: The Universe Boss of IPL Six Hitting
Nobody in IPL history has hit sixes the way Chris Gayle has. His 357 maximums came across 142 matches, which gives him an average of 2.51 sixes per match. That number alone tells the full story. Every single time Gayle walked out to bat, at least two or three sixes were almost guaranteed.
What makes his record even more remarkable is the context. Gayle played most of his IPL career before bats became heavier and boundary ropes became shorter. He was hitting sixes at this rate when T20 cricket was still a relatively new format and bowlers had not yet adapted to the pressure of facing him.
Chris Gayle Six Hitting Stats in IPL
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Sixes | 357 |
| Matches Played | 142 |
| Sixes Per Match | 2.51 |
| Highest Score | 175* |
| IPL Centuries | 6 |
| Strike Rate | 148.96 |
His 175 not out against Pune Warriors in 2013 included 17 sixes in a single innings, which is also the record for most sixes in one IPL innings. He is the only batter in IPL history to hold both the most sixes in a career and most sixes in a single innings record at the same time.
The Efficiency Kings: Most Sixes Per Match
While the all-time list is dominated by players with long careers, the most interesting way to look at six hitting is sixes per match. This shows who hits sixes most consistently regardless of how many games they have played.
- Andre Russell hits sixes at an extraordinary rate of 1.59 per match despite only batting in the middle order and often having fewer deliveries than openers
- Nicholas Pooran averages 1.86 sixes per match with a strike rate of 168.98, one of the most destructive middle-order records in IPL history
- Heinrich Klaasen has hit 89 sixes in just 48 matches, averaging 1.85 sixes per match at a strike rate of 169.72
- Travis Head averages 1.45 sixes per match with a strike rate of 170 in just 38 matches, suggesting he could become one of the biggest six hitters in the game if he plays more IPL seasons
Active Players Who Can Chase Gayle’s Record in IPL 2026
Gayle’s 357 sixes is a massive number but several active players are slowly building tallies that could eventually challenge it if they play another five to six seasons.
- Rohit Sharma on 302 sixes is the closest active player to Gayle’s record but at 37 years old his remaining IPL seasons are limited
- Virat Kohli has 291 sixes and continues to add to his tally every season for RCB
- Sanju Samson has 219 sixes at just 30 years old and bats aggressively at the top of the order for RR
- Rishabh Pant on 170 sixes has the age and ability to go past 300 sixes if he stays fit and plays the next seven to eight IPL seasons
- Yashasvi Jaiswal on 92 sixes is only 22 years old and already averaging 1.39 sixes per match, making him the most likely candidate to eventually challenge Gayle over the long term
Track every six these batters hit this season through the IPL 2026 live match scores and stats and follow every game live. Catch all the big hitting action this season through the complete IPL 2026 streaming and broadcast guide covering every platform in India and abroad.
FAQs
Who has hit the most sixes in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 357 sixes in 142 matches, the most by any batter in IPL history. He averages 2.51 sixes per match across his entire career.
Who is second on the most sixes list in IPL?
Rohit Sharma is second with 302 sixes in 272 matches for Mumbai Indians, sitting 55 behind Gayle’s all-time record.
Which active player has the most sixes in IPL heading into IPL 2026?
Rohit Sharma on 302 sixes is the active player closest to Gayle’s record, followed by Virat Kohli on 291 sixes.
Who hits sixes most efficiently in IPL history?
Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran are the most efficient six hitters in IPL history based on sixes per match. Russell hits 1.59 sixes per match and Pooran averages 1.86 sixes per match across their careers.
What is the record for most sixes in a single IPL innings?
Chris Gayle hit 17 sixes in a single innings during his record 175 not out against Pune Warriors in 2013, which is also the all-time IPL record for most sixes in one innings.
Can anyone break Gayle’s record of 357 sixes in IPL?
In the short term, no active player is close enough to challenge it. Yashasvi Jaiswal at age 22 with 92 sixes already is the most realistic long-term candidate if he continues his current form and strike rate across the next decade of IPL cricket.
