Longest Six in IPL

T20 cricket's biggest extravaganza -- the Indian Premier League -- has always been synonymous with edge-of-the-seat action, larger-than-life moments and heart-stopping contest between the bat and the ball.
The league has been known for providing phenomenal cricketing action over the years and at the centre of it has been the batters, whose abilities to clear the ropes with brute force and precise timing have helped them etch their names into the memories of fans worldwide.
Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has showcased some of the most powerful hitters in the game, capable of clearing boundaries with absolute ease.
Hitting a long sixes in the IPL is not just about scoring runs; it’s a statement. It highlights a player's ability to dominate the bowlers, intimidate the opposition and electrify the stadium. Over the years, players like Chris Gayle, MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, and more recently, Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone, have consistently redefined what it means to hit big.
The towering strikes have often crossed distances of over 100 meters, leaving fans and commentators in awe.
Here's the look at the longest sixes, highlighting the unique blend of skill and power of the modern-day batters.
Albie MorkelSouth Africa's Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in the history of the IPL. Back in 2008, while playing for the Chennai Super Kings, Morkel smashed a colossal 125-meter six against the Deccan Chargers. The massive hit came off the bowling of Indian slow left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha during a match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Th iconic moment remains etched in IPL history as a testament to Morkel’s incredible power-hitting ability.
Praveen KumarIndia's Praveen Kumar, primarily recognized for his bowling, stunned everyone with a massive 124-meter six in 2013. Representing Kings XI Punjab in a match against the Mumbai Indians, Praveen showcased his unexpected power-hitting skills. The incredible shot secured him the second spot on the list of longest sixes in the Indian T20 League.
Adam GilchristAdam Gilchrist of Australia holds the third spot on the list of longest sixes in the IPL with a massive 122-meter hit in 2011. Representing Kings XI Punjab in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gilchrist launched the powerful six off Charl Langeveldt. The incredible strike took place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, showcasing Gilchrist's legendary power-hitting prowess.
Robin UthappaIn the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, Robin Uthappa smashed a massive 120-meter six off Dwayne Bravo. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in a match against the Mumbai Indians, Uthappa's colossal hit set a record and secured him the fourth spot on the list of longest sixes in the league's history.
Chris GayleDuring the 2013 IPL season, six-machine Chris Gayle, playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, unleashed a monumental 119-meter six against the Pune Warriors. The towering hit came during his record-breaking unbeaten innings of 175. The iconic match, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, saw Gayle's incredible knock lead his team to a commanding victory.