Who has hit the longest six in IPL?

Last Modified Mar 22, 2025 16:28 IST
Longest Six in IPL History
Albie Morkel. Source: Getty Images

The Indian Premier League (IPL) began in 2008 and has showcased some of the biggest sixes in cricket. The ability to hit massive sixes is one of the most thrilling aspects of cricket, especially in the T20 format. Some of the longest sixes in international cricket history include Shahid Afridi's record 153-meter six against South Africa in 2013 and Brett Lee’s 130-meter strike against England in 2005.

In the IPL, Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history. While playing for the Chennai Super Kings in 2008, he hit a 125-meter six off Pragyan Ojha of Deccan Chargers. This remains the longest six in the tournament. Over the years, many have come close, but Morkel's 125-meter strike continues to stand as the longest six in IPL history.

List of the longest sixes in IPL's history

As per reports, Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history, against Deccan Chargers. Praveen Kumar followed closely with a 124-meter six in 2013 while playing for Kings XI Punjab. Adam Gilchrist is in third place with a 122-meter six in 2011 for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Robin Uthappa’s 120-meter six in the 2008 season for RCB against Mumbai Indians places him fourth on the list.

Yuvraj Singh and Ross Taylor also hit 119-meter sixes in different seasons, with Yuvraj’s coming in 2009 for Kings XI Punjab against CSK and Taylor’s in 2008 for RCB against CSK. Ben Cutting hit a 117-meter six in 2016 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB, while Gautam Gambhir achieved the same distance in 2013 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals. Liam Livingstone rounds out the top 10, hitting a 117-meter six for Punjab Kings in 2022.

PositionYearPlayerTeamDistance (in meters)
12008Albie MorkelChennai Super Kings125
22013Praveen KumarKings XI Punjab124
32011Adam GilchristKings XI Punjab122
42010Robin UthappaRoyal Challengers Bangalore120
52013Chris GayleRoyal Challengers Bangalore119
62009Yuvraj SinghKings XI Punjab119
72008Ross TaylorRoyal Challengers Bangalore119
82016Ben CuttingSunrisers Hyderabad117
92022Liam LivingstoneKings XI Punjab117
102013Gautam GambhirKolkata Knight Riders117

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