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Top 5 Batsmen with Most Sixes in a Single IPL Season: The countdown for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, namely IPL 2026, has officially begun. The wait for cricket enthusiasts is drawing to a close, as the tournament is set to kick off on March 28. The opening match of the season will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Before the season gets underway, let's take a look at five stalwarts in IPL history who unleashed a barrage of sixes in a single season. Interestingly, the top five spots on this list do not feature a single Indian player.
IPL History Records: List of Batsmen with Most Sixes in One Edition
5. Chris Gayle - 44 Sixes (IPL 2011)
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The list begins with the name of the 'Universe Boss' himself Chris Gayle. Gayle made a spectacular start to his journey with RCB in 2011, smashing 44 sixes during that season. Consequently, Gayle's dominance is clearly evident throughout this entire top-5 list.
4. Jos Buttler - 45 Sixes (IPL 2022)
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For English star Jos Buttler, the 2022 season was nothing short of a dream. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, Buttler scored 863 runs across 17 matches. During this campaign, he hit 45 sixes, making him the fourth batsman to hit the most sixes in a single IPL season.
3. Chris Gayle - 51 Sixes (IPL 2013)
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Chris Gayle's brilliance makes yet another appearance on this list for the third time. Following his historic performance in 2012, Gayle continued his form the very next year in 2013 smashing 51 sixes while playing for RCB, a feat that places him at the third spot on this list.
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2. Andre Russell - 52 Sixes (IPL 2019)
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The second name on the list belongs to the Kolkata Knight Riders' power-hitter, Andre Russell. Russell created an absolute sensation during the 2019 season by smashing 52 sixes. It is worth noting that following the 2025 season, KKR released Russell, after which this legendary all-rounder announced his retirement.
1. Chris Gayle – 59 Sixes (IPL 2012)
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Who Hit the Most Sixes in an IPL Season?: Once again, it is Chris Gayle who tops this list. Chris Gayle holds the unbreakable record for hitting the most sixes in a single season, a feat that has remained unchallenged for the past 14 years. While playing for RCB in 2012, he smashed a total of 59 sixes.
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