Who has hit the longest six in IPL history? Check full list

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for some of the most explosive batting performances in cricket history. Over the years, several players have enthralled fans by launching massive sixes. Let’s dive into the list of batters who have hit the longest sixes in IPL history.

Longest Six in IPL History

  1. Albie Morkel (2008) – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) – 124 meters
  2. Praveen Kumar (2008) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – 124 meters
  3. Adam Gilchrist (2011) – Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 122 meters
  4. Robin Uthappa (2010) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) – 120 meters
  5. Chris Gayle (2013) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Pune Warriors India (PWI) – 119 meters
  6. Ross Taylor (2008) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 119 meters
  7. Yuvraj Singh (2009) – Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 119 meters
  8. Ben Cutting (2016) – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 117 meters
  9. Liam Livingstone (2022) – Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Gujarat Titans (GT) – 117 meters
  10. Faf du Plessis (2023) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 115 meters

Longest Sixes: A Closer Look

  • Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history with a monstrous 124-meter hit during the inaugural season in 2008.
  • Surprisingly, Praveen Kumar, primarily known for his bowling, matched Morkel’s record with another 124-meter six in the same year.
  • Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist ranks third with a 122-meter six, showcasing his power-hitting skills in 2011.

The list also includes cricket legends like Chris Gayle, known for his explosive batting, and Yuvraj Singh, who both hit 119-meter sixes during their IPL careers.

Summary Table: Longest Sixes in IPL History

Pos Player Year Team Opponent Six Distance (m)
1 Albie Morkel 2008 CSK DC 124
2 Praveen Kumar 2008 RCB RR 124
3 Adam Gilchrist 2011 PBKS RCB 122
4 Robin Uthappa 2010 RCB MI 120
5 Chris Gayle 2013 RCB PWI 119
6 Ross Taylor 2008 RCB CSK 119
7 Yuvraj Singh 2009 PBKS CSK 119
8 Ben Cutting 2016 SRH RCB 117
9 Liam Livingstone 2022 PBKS GT 117
10 Faf du Plessis 2023 RCB LSG 115