Some of the top cricket players in the world have always used the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a stage to display their talents. One of the most watched cricket events in the world thanks to its intense matches and electric atmosphere. One of the most exciting aspects of the IPL is the sixes hit by the batters. The T20 format relies heavily on sixes, and over the years, the IPL has witnessed some spectacular power-hitting performances. Let's take a look at the top 5 players who scored the most sixes in IPL history.
Chris Gayle
Sixes: 357
Matches: 142
With 357 career maximums to his credit in the league, Chris Gayle, one of the game's best hitters, is leading the chart for sixes. He has slammed these sixes in 141 innings played in the cash-rich league.
AB de Villiers
Sixes: 251
Matches: 184
AB de Villiers has 251 sixes in the league in comparison to Gayle’s total of 357. Moreover, the Proteas cricketer has smashed 413 fours in 170 innings.
Rohit Sharma
Sixes: 240
Matches: 227
Among Indian players, Rohit Sharma holds the record for most sixes struck in an IPL game. In the league, Rohit has 240 sixes and 519 fours to his credit. In 222 innings, he has scored nearly 5500 runs at an average of 30.30.
MS Dhoni
Sixes: 230
Matches: 235
MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings, ranks fourth on the list of cricketers in the IPL with the most sixes. In 206 innings, he has hit 347 fours in addition to 230 maximums.
Kieron Pollard
Sixes: 223
Matches: 189
Kieron Pollard, the top player for the Mumbai Indians, ranks fifth in terms of most sixes struck. Throughout the 171 innings, he has slammed 223 sixes and 218 fours with the bat.
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