The IPL has revolutionized T20 cricket, especially with its high-scoring games and power-packed sixes. In the world of T20 cricket, hitting sixes has become essential, not only for quick runs but also to entertain fans. Every team now seeks out power hitters who can turn the game with just a few big hits. Over the last 16 seasons, many hard-hitting batters have thrilled crowds by launching some monumental sixes. Here, Sportsboom.com brings you a look at 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 m | Deccan Chargers | 2008 |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | Punjab Kings | 124 m | Mumbai Indians | 2011 |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | Punjab Kings | 122 m | Royal Challengers BLR | 2011 |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers BLR | 120 m | Mumbai Indians | 2010 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers BLR | 119 m | Rising Pune Supergiants | 2013 |
| 6 | Yuvraj Singh | Punjab Kings | 119 m | Chennai Super Kings | 2009 |
| 7 | Ross Taylor | Royal Challengers BLR | 119 m | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| 8 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders | 117 m | Rajasthan Royals | 2013 |
| 9 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 117 m | Royal Challengers BLR | 2016 |
| 10 | Liam Livingstone | Punjab Kings | 117 m | Gujarat Titans | 2022 |
1. Albie Morkel’s 125-Meter Six in IPL 2008
The record for the longest six in IPL history was set by Albie Morkel in the very first season. Playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Deccan Chargers, Morkel launched a huge 125-meter six off Pragyan Ojha’s delivery. His record has yet to be surpassed, standing strong even after 16 seasons.
2. Praveen Kumar’s 124-Meter Six in IPL 2011
In a surprising entry, Praveen Kumar holds the second-longest six in IPL history. Known more for his bowling, he astonished fans by hitting a 124-meter six while playing for Punjab Kings against Mumbai Indians. This six came off a delivery from Lasith Malinga, sending the ball flying over long off.
3. Adam Gilchrist’s 122-Meter Six in IPL 2011
Adam Gilchrist, one of the IPL’s finest overseas batters, struck a 122-meter six while representing Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Known for his power-hitting, Gilchrist sent a delivery from Charl Langeveldt soaring over the mid-wicket region.
4. Robin Uthappa’s 120-Meter Six in IPL 2010
Robin Uthappa smashed a 120-meter six in the 2010 season, making it the fourth-longest in IPL history. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Uthappa hit a huge six off a delivery from Dwayne Bravo during a match against Mumbai Indians.
5. Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, and Ross Taylor’s 119-Meter Sixes in IPL
The 119-meter mark in IPL history is held by three players: Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, and Ross Taylor.
- Gayle achieved this feat while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 against Pune Warriors India, smashing Ali Murtaza for a six that sailed over the roof at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Yuvraj Singh hit his 119-meter six in 2009 for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings. He sent an Albie Morkel delivery over long-on.
- Ross Taylor, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, struck a 119-meter six off Jacob Oram, sending the ball over the deep mid-wicket boundary.
6. Gautam Gambhir, Ben Cutting, and Liam Livingstone’s 117-Meter Sixes in IPL
Three players, Gautam Gambhir, Ben Cutting, and Liam Livingstone, share the spot for the eighth-longest six in IPL history, each hitting a 117-meter six.
- Gambhir achieved this feat in 2013 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals, stepping down the crease to hit S Sreesanth over deep square leg.
- Ben Cutting’s 117-meter six came during the 2016 IPL final, where he represented Sunrisers Hyderabad and hit Shane Watson’s delivery for a massive six over square, helping SRH to their maiden title.
- Liam Livingstone reached the same distance in IPL 2022, launching a back-of-a-length delivery from Mohammed Shami over deep mid-wicket while playing for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans.
FAQs
When did Virat Kohli hit his longest six in IPL?
Virat Kohli’s longest six in IPL history came in the 2023 season. Facing Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli smashed a 103-meter six off Nitish Kumar Reddy at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, marking his first 100+ meter six in the league.
