One of the most fascinating and classic things in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is hitting huge sixes. Fans have seen some amazing power-hitting feats since the first season in 2008, with balls disappearing into both outfields and occasionally even going past the stadium altogether. Current sights on the international cricket as big hitters modern stars like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, and Liam Livingstone also score beyond 85-90 m, but still the biggest six of all time in IPL is not from any current player but a player who played their first IPL season. As per many IPL record charts, the longest recorded six in IPL history is former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Albie Morkel’s mammoth 125-meter biggie.

Top 15 Longest Sixes in IPL History

Rank	Player	Distance	Team	Year
1	Albie Morkel	125m	CSK	2008
2	Praveen Kumar	124m	RCB	2008
3	Adam Gilchrist	122m	KXIP	2011
4	Robin Uthappa	120m	RCB	2010
5	Chris Gayle	119m	RCB	2013
6	Ross Taylor	119m	RCB	2008
7	Yuvraj Singh	119m	KXIP	2009
8	Ben Cutting	117m	SRH	2016
9	Liam Livingstone	117m	PBKS	2022
10	Gautam Gambhir	117m	KKR	2013
11	MS Dhoni	115m	CSK	2009
12	Faf du Plessis	112m	CSK	2019
13	Andre Russell	112m	KKR	2022
14	AB de Villiers	111m	RCB	2018
15	Nicholas Pooran	106m	PBKS/LSG	2020–2024

Top 10 Longest Sixes and Their Stadium Stories

1. Albie Morkel – 125 Meters

In the 2008 season, Albie Morkel hit the biggest six in IPL history when he scored 16 runs off David Warner for the Chennai Super Kings against the Deccan Chargers. The mega six, which came off the bowels of Pragyan Ojha, was struck at the hallowed ground of M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and traveled 125 meters to boot! Almost two decades later, that astonishing record has yet to be broken by any player.

2. Praveen Kumar – 124 Meters

Typical of a swing bowler, but in 2008, when he was one for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Praveen Kumar surprised everyone by hitting a 124-meter six. The super-sized maximum was hit against the Rajasthan Royals, and with it comes one of the more unexpected inclusions on our list of the longest IPL sixes.

3. Adam Gilchrist – 122 Meters

A massive 122-metre six off the bowling of RCB from Adam Gilchrist for Kings XI Punjab at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in 2011. One of IPL’s biggest sixes was created with the high-altitude venue and Gilchrist’s clean hitting ability.

4. Robin Uthappa – 120 Meters

Robin Uthappa (120 metres, RCB v MI — 2010). In the same season that Simmons broke the record for longest sixes, former India player Robin Uthappa smashed this 120-meter six, which propelled him to fame. It was an excellent show of his power hitting and one of the biggest sixes ever seen in IPL history

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5. Chris Gayle – 119 Meters

Now, this is a name that every cricket fan knows very well as the “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle smashed a gigantic six of 119 meters for RCB vs Pune Warriors India in 2013 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. At the same time, it’s no surprise Gayle features on this list; he’s considered one of the most devastating power hitters in cricket.

6. Ross Taylor – 119 Meters

Ross Taylor (RCB vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2008)- 119 metres. In fact, it’s still one of the largest complaints in league history.

7. Yuvraj Singh – 119 Meters

Yuvraj Singh is known for his hitting abilities and knocked a sixty 119 meters long against Chennai Super Kings in the year 2009 whilst playing for Kings XI Punjab. That stroke was a perfect reflection of Yuvraj’s capabilities as an enterprising batsman.

8. Ben Cutting – 117 Meters

In 2016, when RCB took on Sunrisers Hyderabad in one of the most important innings to play in IPL history, it was Ben Cutting who hit that crucial six for the men in orange. With a 117-meter hit at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he provided SRH with an unbeatable score of runs.

9. Liam Livingstone – 117 Meters

In modern T20 cricket, the very name of Liam Livingstone carries six-hitting prestige. Most recently, he became the youngest among the all-time top ten when he hit a six of 117 meters in 2022 for the Punjab Kings against the Gujarat Titans.

10. Gautam Gambhir – 117 Meters

Gautam Gambhir stunned the fans with a mammoth six that traveled for 117 meters while playing against the Rajasthan Royals in 2013. The shot showed that Gambhir had significantly more power than he has often been given credit for.

Key Facts About IPL’s Longest Sixes

Record	Player
Longest Six in IPL History	Albie Morkel (125m)
Longest Six by an Indian	Praveen Kumar (124m)
Longest Six by an RCB Player	Praveen Kumar (124m)
Longest Six in an IPL Final	Ben Cutting (117m)
Most Recent Entry in Top 10	Liam Livingstone (117m, 2022)

What is truly astonishing about this record list is the fact that almost all of the top sixes (longest sixes) were hit in IPLs over a decade old. Even though the alarm into both bats, physical fitness as well as power-hitting methodology over the years have evolved, Albie Morkel’s long having 125 metres of monster has only remained the gold standard for six-hitting in the world’s biggest T20 league till date (2008).

Conclusion

IPL has delivered the most explosive power-hitting performances in cricket, batters hitting sixes that left fans, commentators and opponents dumbfounded. Be it the record 125-meter six from Albie Morkel in 2008, or be it the present-day power-hitters like Liam Livingstone and Andre Russell, these monstrous blows have become part of IPL folklore. The interesting thing about this list is it does not only feature explosive batsmen like Chris Gayle, Adam Gilchrist and Yuvraj Singh but also includes some surprising names – Praveen Kumar, Gautam Gambhir among others.

All 10 of these six hitters Albie Morkel , Praveen Kumar, Adam Gilchrist, Robin Uthappa, Chris Gayle, Ross Taylor, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Cutting, Liam Livingstone and Gautam Gambhir—have a moment in the sun of cricket history that continues to be enthused over by international fans. The T20 format of cricket embodies such fearless and aggressive batting, and this is just one reason why the IPL has become the best and biggest cricketing league in world cricket. With another season of power-hitter contenders coming through each year, fans can only wonder who will finally eclipse Albie Morkel’s magisterially hammered 125-metre record at the IPL to write the next couplet into its history.

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