As IPL 2025 gears up for its grand opening on Saturday, March 22, we take a look at the top batters who have smashed the most sixes in the tournament’s history. The player leading this list is widely regarded as the ultimate Sixer King of the T20 format.
Most sixes in IPL history
At No. 1, Chris Gayle, the “Universe Boss,” remains unmatched with 357 sixes in 142 matches for KKR, Punjab Kings, and RCB in IPL. He also holds the T20 record with 1056 sixes.
Rohit Sharma holds the No. 2 spot, clearing the ropes 280 times in 257 matches for Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers.
Virat Kohli, the leading run-scorer in IPL history, is at No. 3 with 272 sixes in 252 matches, all for RCB.
MS Dhoni follows at No. 4, having hit 252 sixes in 264 matches for Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiants.
At No. 5, AB de Villiers smashed 251 sixes in 184 matches while playing for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore before retiring in 2021.
| Player | Mat | Runs | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB) | 142 | 4965 | 357 | 404 |
| RG Sharma (DCH/MI) | 257 | 6628 | 280 | 599 |
| V Kohli (RCB) | 252 | 8004 | 272 | 705 |
| MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS) | 264 | 5243 | 252 | 363 |
| AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 184 | 5162 | 251 | 413 |
| DA Warner (DC/SRH) | 184 | 6565 | 236 | 663 |
| KA Pollard (MI) | 189 | 3412 | 223 | 218 |
| AD Russell (DC/KKR) | 127 | 2484 | 209 | 170 |
| SV Samson (DC/RR) | 168 | 4419 | 206 | 352 |
| SK Raina (CSK/GL) | 205 | 5528 | 203 | 506 |
