Most Sixes in the IPL 2020, Take a look at some of the longest sixes in the history of IPL

Most Sixes in the IPL 2020, Take a look at some of the longest sixes in the history of IPL: The format of T-20 has settled in the hearts of the fans. The biggest reason behind this madness of T20 cricket format is the rain of fours and sixes seen here. Talk about T20 cricket format, and it is not possible to mention IPL. From the very first season of T20 cricket’s most popular T20 league IPL, there are plenty of fours and sixes. Live Streaming.

Total 8,162 sixes in IPL so far

S. No	Player	Matches	Runs	Sixes
1	Chris Gayle	125	4484	326
2	AB de Villiers	155	4446	214
3	MS Dhoni	192	4461	212
4	Rohit Sharma	190*	4981*	200*
5	Suresh Raina	193	5368	194
6	Virat Kohli	178	5426	190
7	David Warner	127	4712	181
8	Shane Watson	136	3612	181
9	Kieron Pollard	150*	2773	177
10	Yusuf Pathan	174	3204	158

Similarly, the 13th season of IPL also stands to entertain the audience. This season will also see a lot of long-term hits by the batsmen. Talking of sixes in IPL, its number is increasing with each season.

In the Indian Premier League, the importance of taking big shots and especially hitting sixes is very much. Because of the sixes, the enthusiasm in the audience increases to an extent. The run rate of the team rises because of the long shot. Over the last decade, we have seen spectacular sixes in the IPL. 

Some shots are compelling, while some are set with perfect timing. Some sixes are placed over the wicketkeeper, which thrills him. Usually, an IPL season takes 600 sixes. Many sixes are easily planted; there are many shots that go beyond 100 meters.

Most Sixes by players in the IPL 2020

List of top 10 players who hit the most sixes in Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL):

1- Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals): Match-1, Runs- 74, Sixes in the tournament- 9, Maximum sixes in a match- 9

2- Faf du Plessy (Chennai Super Kings): Match- 2, Runs- 130, Sixes in the tournament- 7, Maximum sixes in a match- 7

3- Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians): Match- 2, Runs- 92, Sixes in the tournament- 6, Maximum sixes in a match- 6

4- Mayank Agarwal (Kings XI Punjab): Match-1, Runs-89, Sixes in tournament-4, Maximum sixes in a match- 4

5- Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals): Match- 1, Runs- 69, Sixes in the tournament- 4, Maximum sixes in a match- 4

6- Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders): Match 1, Runs-33, Sixes in the tournament – 4, Maximum sixes in a match – 4

7- Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals): Match- 1, Runs-27, Sixes in the tournament- 4, Maximum sixes in a match- 4

8- Sam Karan (Chennai Super Kings): Match-2, Runs-35, Sixes in the tournament-4, Maximum sixes in a match 2

9- Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings): Match- 2, Runs- 37, Sixes in the tournament- 4, Maximum sixes in a match- 4

10- Ambati Rayudu (Chennai Super Kings): Match- 1, Runs- 71, Sixes in the tournament- 3, Maximum sixes in a match- 3

Placing long sixes requires not only strength but also better technique. Sixers are measured using radar gun or Hawk-Eye technology. Players who hit long sixes are also honoured in the IPL. Chris Gayle has hit the most sixes in IPL. Suresh Raina is at number two. 

Longest distance sixes in IPL

If we talk about the longest sixes, many other players are far ahead of Gayle. The record for hitting the longest sixes is for Albie Morkel, who has drilled 125 meters long sixes.

Most Sixes in an IPL Match.

If we talk about the most sixes hit in a match in IPL, we have to mention the match 4 of IPL 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Both the teams hit 17 sixes in each innings making the total of 34 Sixes.

So the total number of sixes in an Individual match in IPL is 34.