10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL

10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL

The T-20 format of cricket is the newest modification to the sport, and it has admittedly increased the size of cricket audience. This is because, people can now enjoy cricket in the short matches. An important goal in cricket matches is to score high. That is why, the T20 matches, which are compact and faster than the other formats, see a lot of boundaries and over-boundaries. Of course, the biggest cheer from the crowd comes when a ball goes right up into the air and lands in the midst of them. A sixer is the most-coveted shot. The Indian Premier League being the biggest T20 league in the world, has seen some of the greatest over-boundary shots, and the players who have smashed them are the sought after players in the league. Let us take a look at the 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL.

10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL

10. Kevin Pietersen

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Former English Batsman Kevin Pietersen played a jaw-dropping innings of 103 not-out in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League 2012 Season played between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, on 19th April 2012. Deccan Chargers won the toss and opted to bat first and made 157 runs with 8 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Delhi Daredevils, while successfully chasing the target, scored 162 runs with just 5 wickets in 19.1 overs. Kevin Pietersen scored 103 runs with 9 sixers and 6 boundaries in just 64 balls with a batting average of 160.93 and became the no.10 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Delhi Daredevils won the IPL match by 5 wickets and Kevin Pietersen was declared player of the match for his amazing batting performance.

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9. Adam Gilchrist

10 Best Batsmen with Most Sixers in an IPL Innings

Legendary former Australian Wicketkeeper-Batsman Adam Gilchrist played an awesome innings of 109 runs in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League 2011 Season played between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on 17 May 2011. Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bat first and made 232 runs with 2 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Adam Gilchrist scored 106 runs with 9 sixers and 8 boundaries in just 55 balls with a batting average of 192.72 and became the no.9 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore, while chasing the target, scored 121 runs with all their 10 wickets in just 17 overs. Kings XI Punjab won the IPL match by 10 wickets and Adam Gilchrist was declared player of the match for his jaw-dropping batting performance.

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8. Chris Gayle

10 Best Batsmen with Most Sixers in an Innings of IPL

West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle played a one-of-a-kind innings of 107 runs in the 47th match of the Indian Premier League 2011 Season played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, on 6th May 2011. Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to field first and Royal Challengers Bangalore made 205 runs with 6 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Chris Gayle scored 107 runs with 9 sixers and 10 boundaries in just 49 balls with a batting average of 218.36 and became the no.8 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Kings XI Punjab, while chasing the target, scored just 120 runs while losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the IPL match by 85 runs and Chris Gayle was declared player of the match for his awesome batting performance.

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7. Michael Hussey

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Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey played an awesome innings of 116 runs in the 2nd match of the Indian Premier League 20008 Season played between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, on 19th April 2008. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bat first and made 240 runs with 5 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Michael Hussey scored 116 runs with 9 sixers and 8 boundaries in just 54 balls with a superior batting average of 214.81 and became the no.7 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Kings XI Punjab, while chasing the target, scored 207 runs while losing 4 wickets in 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings won the IPL match by 33 runs and Michael Hussey was declared player of the match for his leading batting performance.

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6. Adam Gilchrist

List of Batsmen with Most Sixers in an IPL Innings

Legendary retired Australian wicket-keeper and batsman Adam Gilchrist played a stunning innings of 109 not-out in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League 2008 Season played between Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, on 27th April 2008. Deccan Chargers won the toss and opted to field first and Mumbai Indians made 154 runs with 7 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Deccan Chargers, while successfully chasing the target, scored 155 runs without any wicket loss in just 12 overs. Adam Gilchrist scored 109 runs with 10 sixers and 9 boundaries in just 47 balls with a batting average of 231.91 and became the no.6 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Deccan Chargers won the IPL match by 10 wickets and Adam Gilchrist was declared player of the match for his genius batting performance.

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5. Murali Vijay

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Young Indian cricketer Murali Vijay played a genius innings of 127 runs in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League 2010 Season played between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, on 3rd April 2010. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bat first and made 246 runs with 5 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Murali Vijay scored 127 runs with 11 sixers and 8 boundaries in just 56 balls with a marvelous batting average of 226.78 and became the no.5 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Rajasthan Royals, while chasing the target, scored 223 runs while losing 5 wickets in 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings won the IPL match by 23 runs and Murali Vijay was declared player of the match for his eye-catching batting performance.

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4. Sanath Jayasuriya

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Legendary Sri Lankan Batsman Sanath Jayasuriya played a fantastic innings of 114 not-out in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League 2008 Season played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 14th May 2008. Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to field first and Chennai Super Kings made 156 runs with 6 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Mumbai Indians, while successfully chasing the target, scored 158 runs while losing just 1 wicket in 13.5 overs. Sanath Jayasuriya scored 114 runs with 11 sixers and 9 boundaries in just 48 balls with a marvelous batting average of 237.50 and became the no.4 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Mumbai Indians won the IPL match by 9 wickets and Sanath Jayasuriya was declared player of the match for his one-of-a-kind batting performance.

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3. Chris Gayle

Batsmen with Most Sixers in an IPL Innings

West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle played a marvelous innings of 128 not-out in the 67th match of the Indian Premier League 2012 Season played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, on 17th May 2012. Delhi Daredevils won the toss and chose to field first and Royal Challengers Bangalore made 215 runs with 1 wicket in 20 overs of their first innings. Chris Gayle scored 128 runs with 13 sixers and 7 boundaries in just 62 balls with a wonderful batting average of 206.45 and became the no.3 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Delhi Daredevils, while chasing the target, scored 194 runs while losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the IPL match by 21 runs and Chris Gayle was declared player of the match for his stunning batting performance.

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2. Brendon McCullum

10 Best Batsmen with Most Sixers in an IPL Innings

Captain of the current New Zealand squad Brendon McCullum played a marvelous innings of 158 not-out in the 1st match of the Indian Premier League 2008 Season played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, on 18th April 2008. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to field first and Kolkata Knight Riders made 222 runs with 3 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Brendon McCullum scored 158 runs with 13 sixers and 10 boundaries in just 73 balls with a superior batting average of 216.43 and became the no.2 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore, while chasing the target, scored just 82 runs while losing all 10 wickets in 15.1 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL match by 140 runs and Brendon McCullum was declared player of the match for his wonderful batting performance.

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1. Chris Gayle

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West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle played a marvelous innings of 175 not-out in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2013 Season played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, on 23rd April 2013. Pune Warriors won the toss and opted to field first and Royal Challengers Bangalore made 263 runs with 5 wickets in 20 overs of their first innings. Chris Gayle scored 175 runs with 17 sixers and 13 boundaries in just 66 balls with a superior batting average of 265.15 and became the no.1 batsman in the list of 10 Batsmen with Most Sixes in an Innings of IPL. Pune Warriors, while chasing the target, scored just 133 runs while losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the IPL match by 130 runs and Chris Gayle was declared player of the match for his superior batting performance.

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Players, be it the young ones who try to be highlighted for their performances, or the experienced ones who prove that they are strong enough to match the energy and focus of the youth, are always after some flashy sixes. They try to send the balls across rope, which not only add to the score but also give the audience a great show.