The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized how T20 cricket is played, with big sixes becoming frequent and essential for success. With more than a thousand sixes hit over the years, the league has showcased some of the most powerful hitters in cricket. Let’s look at the players who hold the record for the longest sixes in IPL history.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Team | Distance | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings | 125 meters | Deccan Chargers | 2008 |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | Punjab Kings | 124 meters | Mumbai Indians | 2011 |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | Punjab Kings | 122 meters | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 120 meters | Mumbai Indians | 2010 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 119 meters | Rising Pune Supergiants | 2013 |
| 6 | Yuvraj Singh | Punjab Kings | 119 meters | Chennai Super Kings | 2009 |
| 7 | Ross Taylor | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 119 meters | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| 8 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders | 117 meters | Rajasthan Royals | 2013 |
| 9 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 117 meters | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2016 |
| 10 | Liam Livingstone | Punjab Kings | 117 meters | Gujarat Titans | 2022 |
1. Albie Morkel’s 125-Meter Six (2008)
The longest six in IPL history was hit by South African all-rounder Albie Morkel during the 2008 season. Playing for Chennai Super Kings, Morkel launched a massive six off Pragyan Ojha’s bowling that travelled 125 meters, securing his place at the top of this record list. Despite multiple seasons since this record remains unbeaten.
2. Praveen Kumar’s 124-Meter Six (2013)
Not typically known for his batting, pacer Praveen Kumar surprised everyone by hitting the second-longest six in IPL history. While playing for Punjab Kings in 2013, he hammered a 124-meter six against Mumbai Indians’ Lasith Malinga, leaving the crowd in awe.
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3. Adam Gilchrist’s 122-Meter Six (2011)
Australian great Adam Gilchrist, who was instrumental in the Deccan Chargers’ IPL title win, also made his mark with one of the longest sixes. Playing for Punjab Kings in 2011, Gilchrist smashed a 122-meter six off Charl Langeveldt from Royal Challengers Bangalore, further establishing his legendary status.
4. Robin Uthappa’s 120-Meter Six (2010)
Known for his aggressive batting, Robin Uthappa scored a massive 120-meter six while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010. Facing Mumbai Indians, Uthappa launched Dwayne Bravo for a huge six, placing him fourth on this list.
5. Chris Gayle’s, Yuvraj Singh’s, and Ross Taylor’s 119-Meter Sixes
Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, and Ross Taylor are tied for fifth place, each hitting sixes that travelled 119 meters.
- Chris Gayle achieved this during his record-breaking 175* innings in 2013, smashing Ali Murtaza over the roof at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Yuvraj Singh displayed his power in 2009 while playing for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings, lofting Albie Morkel over long-on.
- Ross Taylor joined this club in the 2008 season when he struck his New Zealand teammate Jacob Oram to deep mid-wicket.
6. Gautam Gambhir’s, Ben Cutting’s, and Liam Livingstone’s 117-Meter Sixes
Gautam Gambhir, Ben Cutting, and Liam Livingstone share the eighth spot on the list, each launching a six that measured 117 meters.
- While playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir struck this six against Rajasthan Royals’ S Sreesanth in 2016.
- Ben Cutting played a memorable knock for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 IPL final, smashing Shane Watson for a six over square.
- Liam Livingstone hit his 117-meter six against Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Shami in the 2022 season, securing his place in the top ten longest IPL sixes.
FAQs- Longest Sixes in IPL
In which season did Virat Kohli hit his longest IPL six?
Virat Kohli’s longest IPL six came during the 2023 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He smashed a 103-meter six off Nitish Kumar Reddy, his first 100+ meter six in IPL history.
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