The Indian T20 League has witnessed some longest sixes over the years. From Albie Morkel’s towering 125-meter hit to MS Dhoni/Faf Du Plessis’s power-packed strike, these sixes have thrilled fans worldwide in Cricket. Here’s a look at the top 10 longest sixes in the IPL tournament‘s history:
Longest Sixes in Indian T20 League:
Rank | Year | Player | Team | Distance (m) | |
1 | 2008 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings | 125 | |
2 | 2013 | Praveen Kumar | Kings XI Punjab | 124 | |
3 | 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Kings XI Punjab | 122 | |
4 | 2010 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 120 | |
5 | 2013 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 119 | |
6 | 2009 | Yuvraj Singh | Kings XI Punjab | 119 | |
7 | 2008 | Ross Taylor | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 119 | |
8 | 2016 | Ben Cutting | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 117 | |
9 | 2013 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders | 117 | |
10 | 2009 | MS Dhoni/Faf Du Plessis | Chennai Super Kings/Royal Challengers Bangalore | 115 |
Power-Hitters Who Created History in IPL-
From Albie Morkel’s record-breaking 125-meter six to MS Dhoni/Faf Du Plessis’s longest shot in 2022, these players have left a lasting impact on the league. Their ability to clear boundaries with ease makes them legends of the format.