Most Sixes in IPL History: Top 10 Players All Time

Chris Gayle — 357 Sixes

Teams: KKR (2008–10) | RCB (2011–17) | PBKS (2018–21)  |  Matches: 142  |  Runs: 4,965  |  SR: 148.96

When cricket fans debate the most sixes in IPL by a player, the conversation begins and ends with Chris Gayle. The Jamaican left-hander — nicknamed the Universe Boss — holds the all-time record with a staggering 357 sixes in just 142 matches. That's roughly 2.5 sixes every time he walked to the crease.

Gayle's most iconic moment came on 23 April 2013 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, when he obliterated Pune Warriors India, finishing unbeaten on 175 off just 66 balls. In that one innings alone, he smashed 17 sixes — which remains the record for the most sixes in a single IPL innings. He also recorded the fastest IPL century, reaching three figures in just 30 balls.

"Gayle is the definition of what T20 batting should look like. He made the impossible look routine." — Nicholas Pooran

His record of 357 sixes is so dominant that even after his last IPL appearance in 2021, Rohit Sharma — still an active player — needed several more seasons just to crack 300. The gap speaks for itself.

Rohit Sharma — 302 Sixes

Teams: Deccan Chargers (2008–10) | Mumbai Indians (2011–present)  |  Matches: 272  |  Runs: 6,628  |  SR: 132.09

Rohit Sharma is the most sixes among Indian players in IPL history (active), having crossed the 300-six milestone. He stands second overall with 302 maximums across 272 appearances since the inaugural season in 2008. His longevity and consistency, combined with the ability to clear the ropes when it matters most, has made him MI's most reliable match-winner. Notably, Rohit also holds the overall record for most sixes in all international cricket combined — 637 across all formats.

Virat Kohli — 291 Sixes

Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2008–present)  |  Matches: 267  |  Runs: 8,004+  |  SR: 132.85

Virat Kohli total sixes in IPL stand at 291 — placing him third on the all-time IPL six list despite being primarily known as a classical run-accumulator rather than a power hitter. This is a testament to how long and how consistently he has performed for RCB since the inaugural season.

Kohli is, of course, the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8,000+ runs, 8 centuries, and 62 half-centuries. His contribution to the highest six in IPL conversations is not just about brute force — it's about the sheer volume of quality innings over 17+ seasons.

MS Dhoni — 264 Sixes

Teams: CSK (2008–22) | Rising Pune Supergiant (2016–17)  |  Matches: 278  |  Runs: 5,243  |  SR: 137.45

MS Dhoni's 264 sixes across 278 matches reflect the finishing brilliance that made him the most feared closer in T20 cricket. Batting lower down the order — typically at No. 5 or No. 6 — Dhoni consistently cleared the ropes under pressure, earning his sixes in far fewer balls faced than any batter above him on this list. He holds the IPL record for most matches played and is a five-time champion captain.

AB de Villiers — 251 Sixes

Teams: Delhi Capitals (2008–10) | RCB (2011–21)  |  Matches: 184  |  Runs: 5,162  |  SR: 151.68

Mr. 360 — AB de Villiers — was arguably the most complete batter the IPL has ever seen. His 251 sixes came at a remarkable strike rate of 151.68 across 184 matches for RCB. ABD could hit sixes in areas of the ground that simply don't exist for other batters — behind the wicket, over mid-wicket, fine leg — making him nearly impossible to contain. His partnership with Kohli at RCB was the most celebrated in IPL history.

David Warner — 236 Sixes

Teams: Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad  |  Matches: 184  |  Runs: 6,565  |  SR: 139.77

Australia's David Warner combined 236 sixes with 6,565 runs across 184 matches. His aggressive left-handed stroke play at the top of the order — especially during his dominant seasons at SRH — made him a match-winner time and again. Warner won the Orange Cap three times, cementing his status as one of the IPL's all-time great openers.

Andre Russell — 223 Sixes

Teams: Delhi Capitals | KKR  |  Matches: 140  |  Innings: 115  |  SR: 174.17

Andre Russell's 174.17 strike rate — the highest among anyone in the top 10 — tells you everything about the West Indian all-rounder's explosive style. In just 115 innings (often batting at No. 7 or lower), Russell has smashed 223 sixes. His ability to turn a match in two overs of carnage has made him KKR's most dangerous match-winner over the past decade.

Kieron Pollard — 223 Sixes

Team: Mumbai Indians  |  Matches: 189  |  Runs: 3,412  |  SR: 147.32

Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell share seventh place with 223 sixes each — though Pollard took 189 matches to Russell's 140. The big Trinidadian was Mumbai Indians' finisher for over a decade, contributing to all five of their IPL title-winning campaigns. His ability to hit sixes to all parts of the ground made him one of the most complete T20 players in the IPL era.

Sanju Samson — 219 Sixes

Teams: Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals  |  Matches: 177  |  SR: 139.04

Sanju Samson is the highest-ranked Indian wicketkeeper-batter on the most sixes in IPL list, with 219 maximums across 177 matches. The Rajasthan Royals captain has evolved from a promising youngster to one of the IPL's premier entertainers, with his elegant yet powerful strokeplay making him a genuine match-winner season after season.

KL Rahul — 208 Sixes

Teams: RCB, KXIP/PBKS, SRH, LSG, DC  |  Matches: 145  |  SR: 136.02

KL Rahul rounds out the top 10 with 208 sixes across 145 IPL matches — an impressive haul for a batter regarded more as a classical stroke-maker than a power hitter. His exceptional consistency as an opener, combined with a graceful ability to clear the ropes on demand, makes him one of the most complete batters in IPL history. He remains active and could climb further in IPL 2026.