The sight of thunderous sixes being carted out of the grounds is something special to watch in IPL. The fun of T20 cricket comes from those mighty hits that are so laid back in clearing the boundary yet in power, timing, and courage, big-hitting is the show. How about some reminiscences of the top 10 longest sixes in IPL history and some of the big-hitters that struck them?l
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL History:
| Rank | Player | Distance (m) | Team | Against | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albie Morkel | 125 | Chennai Super Kings | Deccan Chargers | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | 124 | Kings XI Punjab | Rajasthan Royals | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | 122 | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bangalore | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | 120 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 119 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Pune Warriors India | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| =5 | Yuvraj Singh | 119 | Kings XI Punjab | Rajasthan Royals | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| =5 | Ross Taylor | 119 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai Super Kings | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 8 | Ben Cutting | 117 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| =8 | Gautam Gambhir | 117 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| =8 | Liam Livingstone | 117 | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | DY Patil Stadium |
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1. Albie Morkel – 125 meters
Against all odds, Morkel’s towering six went for 125 meters in 2008, which still stands unchallenged in IPL records. An enormous six off Deccan Chargers’ bowlers, pierced into the stands by Albie Morkel while playing for Chennai Super Kings, at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. It was a hell of a display of power from Morkel’s side and massively added to the big-hitting appeal of IPL.
2. Praveen Kumar – 124 meters
The star bowler Praveen Kumar who’s known for his swing bowling came up with a 124-meter six for Kings XI Punjab. This is the longest six by an Indian player in IPL, coming against Rajasthan Royals in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
3. Adam Gilchrist – 122 meters
Adam Gilchrist, the great wicket-keeper batsman, went big with a 122-meter six against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Playing for Kings XI Punjab, Gilchrist smashed the ball out of the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
4. Robin Uthappa – 120 meters
Robin Uthappa, the stylish batsman, hit a 120-meter six in a 2010 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. This hit at Wankhede Stadium showed Uthappa’s mix of style and power.
5. Chris Gayle – 119 meters
Chris Gayle, or Universe Boss, made IPL history with a 119-meter six against Pune Warriors India in 2013. This was part of his famous 175-run innings. His sixes are a big part of what makes IPL so exciting.
6. Yuvraj Singh – 119 meters
Yuvraj Singh, the six-hitting specialist, smashed a 119-meter six against Rajasthan Royals in the 2009 IPL season in South Africa. The air at SuperSport Park in Centurion probably helped, but Yuvraj’s hit was still amazing.
7. Ross Taylor – 119 meters
Ross Taylor, from New Zealand, hit a 119-meter six while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings. He’s a powerful batsman and showed he could clear the boundary easily.
8. Ben Cutting – 117 meters
Ben Cutting’s 117-meter six in the 2016 IPL final against Royal Challengers Bangalore helped Sunrisers Hyderabad set a good score and win the title.
9. Gautam Gambhir – 117 meters
Gautam Gambhir, the captain, surprised everyone with a 117-meter six for Kolkata Knight Riders. This hit against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens showed Gambhir could deliver under pressure.
10. Liam Livingstone – 117 Meters
Liam Livingstone’s 117-meter six in the 2022 Indian T20 League against Mohammed Shami of the Gujarat Titans at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai which showed Livingstone’s power and the fun of the league.
