The IPL is full of big moments, but nothing excites fans more than massive out-of-the-stadium sixes. Have you ever wondered which of the six longest is in IPL? Over the years, players have hit some unbelievable shots that look unbreakable.
From Praveen Kumar with 124 meters in 2013 to Faf du Plessis with 115 meters in 2023, etched their names in IPL’s biggest sixes. Are you excited to know the top 10 longest sixes in IPL history? Let’s dive into these unforgettable hits.
Which is the Longest Six in IPL History
With a 125-meter-long six in 2008, Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history. Morkel hits this skyrocketed six in the delivery of slow left-arm Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha. This South African all-rounder created an iconic, unbreakable record in the inaugural IPL season while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL (2008-2024)
The longest sixes in IPL look charismatic and always fascinate fans whether they are in the stadium or watching TV. Chris Gayle, Adam Gilchrist, Yuvraj Singh, etc are a few names that make their name in the coveted biggest six in the IPL list. Here is the complete list of players with the longest six in IPL history since its inception –
| Batsman | Distance (m) | Year |
| Albie Morkel | 125 | 2008 |
| Praveen Kumar | 124 | 2008 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 122 | 2011 |
| Robin Uthappa | 120 | 2010 |
| Chris Gayle | 119 | 2013 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 119 | 2009 |
| Ross Taylor | 119 | 2008 |
| Ben Cutting | 117 | 2016 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 117 | 2013 |
| Liam Livingstone | 117 | 2022 |
Who Hits Longest Six in IPL 2023
In the IPL 2023, Faf du Plessis from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), created the record for the longest six by hitting 115 meters long six against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Tim David, an Aussie big hitter, follows du Plessis with second longest six in 2023 with 114 meters six against King Eleven Punjab (now Punjab Kings). Shivam Dube from CSK was the only Indian player in the top 5 longest sixes IPL season 2023.
Longest Six in IPL 2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the CSK opener hit 108-meter-longest six in IPL 2021 against Rajasthan Royals. With the help of this longest six, Ruturaj Gaikwad also hit his median century in T20 cricket. Before Gaikwad, Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians had the longest six of 105-meters against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). However, the longest six by Pollard is 110 meters in the debut season of Major League Cricket (MLC)
Longest Six in the IPL History Year-Wise
With the inception of IPL in 2008, Albie Morkel established an unshakable record of 125 meters long six. Still, this record is the biggest six in the IPL history over a decade. However, as the new IPL seasons progressed, more records were listed in IPL, though no batsmen got closer to Morkel.
Interestingly, MS Dhoni appeared three times in the list of longest sixes in IPL. He is also among the top 5 batsmen with the most sixes in IPL history. Here is the year-wise list of batsmen who hit the longest six in a particular IPL season –
| Year | Player | Distance (m) | |
| 2008 | Albie Morkel | 125 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2009 | Yuvraj Singh | 119 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2010 | Robin Uthappa | 120 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | 122 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2012 | MS Dhoni | 112 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2013 | Chris Gayle | 119 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2014 | David Miller | 102 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2015 | AB de Villiers | 108 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2016 | Ben Cutting | 117 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Travis Head | 109 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2018 | AB de Villiers | 111 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2019 | MS Dhoni | 111 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2020 | Nicholas Pooran | 106 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 108 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2022 | Liam Livingstone | 117 | Punjab Kings |
| 2023 | Faf du Plessis | 115 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2024 | MS Dhoni | 110 | Chennai Super Kings |
These are the list of the longest sixes in the IPL history from 2008 to 2024. The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on March 21, and fans are eagerly anticipating record-breaking performances that will surpass previous seasons. Stay connected with the page for further updates on upcoming IPL news and updates.
