Most Sixes in IPL History and 2024 Season

Since 2005, the Twenty20 style of cricket has been the most sought-after, and among the franchise contests held worldwide, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most well-known and well-followed leagues. Though several factors make Twenty20 cricket successful, six-hitting is perhaps the most important aspect of the format's appeal. It's the most exciting shot, according to the fans. The fast-paced format and restricted boundaries of the IPL are largely responsible for the high quantity of sixes observed in the contests. This blog article will feature the players with the most sixes in IPL 2024 and IPL history.

Most Sixes in IPL 2024

10. Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) - 28

With 28 sixes in total, Delhi Capitals (DC) player Jake Fraser-McGurk is now ranked tenth for most sixes hit in the IPL 2024. He has demonstrated his potent hitting abilities by amassing an astounding 330 runs in just 9 matches and innings. Fraser-McGurk has been a vital member of the DC team this season thanks to his reliable sixes.

9. Shivam Dubey (CSK) - 28

Shivam Dubey, representing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), currently holds the eighth spot in the IPL 2024 scoring standings with an impressive tally of 28 sixes. His 396 runs in 14 games and innings clearly indicate his importance as the team's main power hitter. A major contributing element to CSK's excellent season has been Dubey's reliable ability to strike boundaries.

8. Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 31

Rajat Patidar, the main power-hitter of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), proved himself to be an amazing player while showing his incredible batting skills in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). In fact, he is the 8th-ranked player in terms of maximum sixes.

7. Riyan Parag (RR) - 31

Rajasthan Royals (RR) player Riyan Parag holds the seventh position in the IPL 2024 standings for most sixes, having hit a total of 31 sixes. With 531 runs scored in 14 games and 12 innings, Parag has proven to be a key player for RR this season, showcasing his strong power-hitting and run-scoring capabilities.

6. Travis Head (SRH) - 31

Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who has hit 31 sixes so far in the IPL 2024, is now ranked sixth for most sixes. Head has been a prominent player for SRH this season, amassing an incredible total of 533 runs in 11 matches and innings. His explosive batting and reliable power-hitting have considerably helped SRH's success.

5. Sunil Narine (KKR) - 32

Sunil Narine, a player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has achieved a remarkable feat in the IPL 2024 by hitting 32 sixes. With a total of 461 runs in 12 games and innings, his contributions have greatly enhanced the team's overall performance.

4. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) -33

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen has achieved the fourth position in IPL 2024 for hitting a total of 33 sixes. Scoring 381 runs in 13 games and 12 innings, Klaasen's impressive performances have made him an essential part of the SRH team, boosting their scoring rate significantly.

3. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) - 36

Nick Pooran, who smashed 36 sixes for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), stands third for most sixes in the IPL 2024. His powerful hitting ability has been demonstrated with 499 runs scored in 14 matches and 14 innings.

2. Virat Kohli (RCB) -37

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), currently ranked second in the 2024 Indian Premier League, has hit 37 sixes in his career. His amazing 708 runs in 14 innings and matches demonstrate his extraordinary power-hitting ability and reliable play, making him an important member of the RCB squad and a strong competitor.

1. Abhishek Sharma (SRH) - 41

Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has smashed an impressive 41 sixes, making him the first top six-hitter in the 2024 Indian Premier League. In addition, he has contributed 467 runs to his team's total in 13 games and innings. Sharma's explosive batting skills have made him a key player in the competition, greatly benefiting SRH's campaign. 

List of Top 10 Players with Most Sixes in IPL 2024

No	Batsmen	Team	6s	Matches	Inns	R
1	Abhishek Sharma	SRH	41	13	13	467
2	Virat Kohli	RCB	37	14	14	708
3	Nicholas Pooran	LSG	36	14	14	499
4	Heinrich Klaasen	SRH	33	13	12	381
5	Sunil Narine	KKR	32	12	12	461
6	Travis Head	SRH	31	11	11	533
7	Riyan Parag	RR	31	14	12	531
8	Rajat Patidar	RCB	31	14	12	361
9	Shivam Dubey	CSK	28	14	14	396
10	Jake Fraser-McGuruk	DC	28	9	9	330

List of Players with Most Sixes in IPL History

SL No	Player	Mat	Runs	6s	HS	Ave	SR
1	Chris Gayle	142	4965	357	175	39.72	148.96
3	Rohit Sharma	243	6211	257	109*	29.57	130.04
3	AB de Villiers	184	5162	251	133*	39.7	151.68
4	MS Dhoni	250	5082	239	84	38.79	135.95
5	Virat Kohli	237	7263	212	113	37.24	130.02
6	David Warner	176	6397	226	126	41.53	139.91
7	Kieron Pollard	186	3383	222	87	29.16	148.89
8	Suresh Raina	205	5528	203	100	32.51	136.73
9	Shane Watson	145	3874	190	117	30.99	137.91
10	Robin Uthappa	201	4950	182	88	27.96	130.64

Also Read: IPL 2024: Unveiling Batsman with Most Centuries in IPL History

Conclusion

The thrill of hitting sixes is one of the most exciting aspects of Twenty20 cricket, and the IPL 2024 season perfectly showcases this excitement with some incredible performances from top players. Batsmen like Nicholas Pooran of LSG and Rajat Patidar of RCB have been outstanding because they consistently hit boundaries. They are making history and showing their talent in the IPL. The increasing importance of six-hitting in the IPL shows how exciting the game is and why cricket fans worldwide love it.