The South African all-rounder Albie Morkel hit a massive 125-meter six for the Chennai Super Kings in 2008 during the very first IPL season. This incredible shot came against the Deccan Chargers and remains the longest six in IPL history.
The sheer power and timing of Morkel’s hit amazed fans and commentators, making it one of the most memorable moments of the inaugural IPL. Played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the six demonstrated Morkel’s outstanding hitting ability.
More than 15 years later, this record still stands. It sets a standard for power hitting in T20 cricket and inspires future generations of big hitters in the league. This article lists the top 10 longest sixes in IPL history, celebrating the most powerful hits ever seen in the tournament.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL (2008-2025)
The Indian Premier League has seen some huge hits since it began in 2008. Big hitters have sent the ball soaring over the boundary, exciting fans and creating impressive records.
The longest sixes demonstrate the power, timing, and skill of these players, often leaving stadiums and commentators amazed.
Here is a list of the top 10 longest sixes in IPL history, featuring the players, distances, teams, and seasons of these remarkable hits.
| Player | Six Distance | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albie Morkel | 125 m | CSK | DC | 2008 |
| Praveen Kumar | 124 m | RCB | RR | 2008 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 122 m | KXIP | RCB | 2011 |
| Robin Uthappa | 120 m | RCB | MI | 2010 |
| Chris Gayle | 119 m | RCB | PWI | 2013 |
| Ross Taylor | 119 m | RCB | CSK | 2008 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 119 m | KXIP | CSK | 2009 |
| Ben Cutting | 117 m | SRH | RCB | 2016 |
| Liam Livingstone | 117 m | PBKS | GT | 2022 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 117 m | KKR | RR | 2013 |
1. Albie Morkel – 125 m vs Deccan Chargers (2008)
Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history, smashing a 125‑meter six for Chennai Super Kings against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2008.
The massive hit came off spinner Pragyan Ojha at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and remains unbeaten. This powerful strike set the benchmark for the longest sixes and showcased Morkel’s raw power in the inaugural season of the league.
2. Praveen Kumar – 124 m vs Rajasthan Royals (2008)
Praveen Kumar, more known for his bowling, hit the second‑longest six in IPL history, a 124‑meter hit while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2008.
The six came off Yusuf Pathan’s bowling at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, surprising fans with the distance for a player not famed for big hits.
3. Adam Gilchrist – 122 m vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2011)
Australian great Adam Gilchrist hammered a 122‑meter six for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2011.
The towering hit came off Charl Langeveldt at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, and remains one of the most memorable displays of Gilchrist’s batting power in the league.
4. Robin Uthappa – 120m vs Mumbai Indians (2010)
Robin Uthappa hit a 120‑meter six for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010.
This massive hit came off Dwayne Bravo at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and was one of the biggest sixes of the early IPL seasons, displaying Uthappa’s aggressive batting and timing.
5. Chris Gayle – 119m vs Pune Warriors India (2013)
Chris Gayle launched a 119‑meter six while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.
The six came off Ali Murtaza at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore during Gayle’s record‑breaking 175* innings, highlighting his destructive power‑hitting ability. Chris Gayle is leading the chart of the most number of sixes in IPL history.
6. Ross Taylor – 119m vs Chennai Super Kings (2008)
It was in the Inaugural season of the Indian Premier League, Ross Taylor wrote his name among the players with the longest sixes.
Playing for the Bangalore Royal Challengers in that season, Ross Taylor hit his fellow New Zealand player Jacob Oram to a massive sixer over deep mid-wicket. Taylor scored a total of 53 runs from 34 balls in that match, which includes three boundaries and three sixes.
7. Yuvraj Singh – 119m vs Chennai Super Kings (2009)
Yuvraj Singh’s 119 m six in the 2009 IPL came in a match played at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa, during that season when a few IPL games were held overseas.
The huge hit was struck off Albie Morkel’s bowling while Yuvraj was playing for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings.
8. Ben Cutting – 117m vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2016)
Ben Cutting hit a 117-meter six for Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB in the IPL 2016 Final.
The shot came off Shane Watson at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, contributing to a key moment in SRH’s winning innings.
9. Liam Livingstone – 117m vs Gujarat Titans (2022)
Liam Livingstone hit a massive six that traveled 117 meters for the Punjab Kings against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
This incredible shot came off Mohammed Shami in the 16th over and was the longest six of the season. Livingstone’s powerful hitting in that match was crucial to PBKS’s easy eight-wicket win.
10. Gautam Gambhir – 117m vs Rajasthan Royals (2013)
Gautam Gambhir smashed a 117‑meter six for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2013 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The huge maximum came off S. Sreesanth’s bowling early in the innings surprised many, as Gambhir was more known for his tactical batting than big hits.
Despite KKR losing the match, this towering six remains one of the longest in IPL history and highlights Gambhir’s occasional power‑hitting ability.
