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Most Sixes in an Innings in IPL
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in an innings in IPL, smashing 17 sixes in a single innings. This incredible performance stands as one of the most explosive batting displays in IPL history. Following him, the second-most sixes in an innings in IPL were recorded by Chris Gayle with 13, while Brendon McCullum holds the third position with 13 sixes in an innings. These performances highlight the dominance of power-hitters who can change the momentum of a match with their ability to clear the boundary consistently. Below, we have provided the complete list of players with the most sixes in an innings in IPL history, showcasing the biggest hitting performances in the tournament.
Updated 3rd April 2026
Most Sixes in an IPL Innings
| PLAYER | 6S | RUNS | BALLS | 4S | SR | OPPONENT | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Gayle | 17 | 175 | 66 | 13 | 265.15 | Pune Warriors | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 22 Apr 2013 |
Chris Gayle | 13 | 128 | 62 | 7 | 206.45 | Delhi Capitals | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 16 May 2012 |
Brendon McCullum | 13 | 158 | 73 | 10 | 216.43 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 17 Apr 2008 |
Chris Gayle | 12 | 117 | 57 | 7 | 205.26 | Punjab Kings | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 5 May 2015 |
AB de Villiers | 12 | 129 | 52 | 10 | 248.07 | Gujarat Lions | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 13 May 2016 |
Andre Russell | 11 | 88 | 36 | 1 | 244.44 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | 9 Apr 2018 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 11 | 101 | 38 | 7 | 265.78 | Gujarat Titans | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 27 Apr 2025 |
Murali Vijay | 11 | 127 | 56 | 8 | 226.78 | Rajasthan Royals | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | 2 Apr 2010 |
Sanath Jayasuriya | 11 | 114 | 48 | 9 | 237.50 | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 13 May 2008 |
Chris Gayle | 11 | 104 | 63 | 1 | 165.07 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh | 18 Apr 2018 |
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FAQs
Who has hit the most sixes in an IPL innings?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in an innings in IPL, followed by Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum.
What are the highest number of sixes hit in a single IPL innings?
The highest number of sixes in an IPL innings includes 17, 13, and 13, recorded by top players in different matches.