The IPL is just around the corner and cricketing fans all around the globe are waiting for the biggest domestic cricket competition in the world to start its 10th edition. (Who has hit the maximum no of SIXES in IPL history ?)
We have been treated to some incredible cricketing action over the course of the IPL which has allowed some of the best cricketing talents in the world to become household names in India.
The batsmen in particular have been adored and many foriegn players have said that they have never received this sort of love even in their own country.
So who has hit the maximum number of sixes over the last decade ? Here are the top batsmen on that list !
5) AB De Villiers – 141 sixes
This modern great has taken batsman ship to a whole new level over the last few years. (Who has hit the maximum no of SIXES in IPL history ?) His inventive stroke play has only been matched by his ability to perform in those clutch moments which makes him an invaluable asset for the RCB team.
4) Virat Kohli – 146 sixes
Arguably the best T20 batsman in the world today, Virat Kohli will be looking to continue on from his sensational IPL campaign last year. He scored the most runs by a batsman in a single IPL season in 2016, and will be hoping his team to the trophy this time around.
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3) Suresh Raina – 160 sixes
Suresh Raina has become an enigma for Indian cricket lovers. While he has flattered to deceive on the international stage, Raina is a legend in the Indian Premier League. His performances have consistently been supreme and was a force to reckon with during his time with the Chennai Super Kings.
2) Rohit Sharma – 163 sixes
Rohit Sharma has long been touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket but has yet to truly realize his full potential. (Who has hit the maximum no of SIXES in IPL history ?) While he is still trying to establish a name for himself on the international stage, he has no problem in carting bowlers all over the grounds in the IPL. Or in this case, smashing them into the crowd !
1) Chris Gayle – 243 sixes
In 2016, Chris Gayle had a poor IPL according to his lofty standards. It is worth mentioning that in spite of an average tournament, he is still 80 SIXES ahead of Rohit Sharma in the all time list of players who have hit the maximum number of sixes.
FIY, Gayle missed the first edition of the IPL through injury and only played a few matches in 2009.
