When we are viewing the Indian Premier League (IPL) we all eagerly anticipate those colossal sixes. The most enjoyable part of the game is the sound of the bat hitting the ball and the ball flying out of the stadium. But have you ever thought about it, who struck the longest six in the history of IPL?
Although the game has evolved in many aspects since it began in 2008, there are still some old records that are yet to be broken. We may consider the biggies who projected the ball at the greatest distance.
Albie Morkel – 125 Meters
Albie Morkel has the record of the longest six in the IPL history. This monstrous 125 meter six way was first hit in the first season (2008). Morkel, playing as Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has hit a ball that was thrown by spinner Pragyan Ojha so hard and so far that it flew out of the stadium out of Hyderabad! This record is yet to be broken by anyone even after many years.
Praveen Kumar – 124 Meters
This may come as a surprise to you! Praveen Kumar was largely recognized as a bowler but in 2008, he proved that he could also hit the ball. As a player with RCB, he struck a staggering six of 124 meters. It remains the longest 6 that an Indian player has ever hit in the IPL.
Adam Gilchrist – 122 Meters
Adam Gilchrist, the legend Australian wicket-keeper, takes the third position. It was in the beautiful stadium of Dharamshala that, playing for Kings XI Punjab, he smashed a six of 122 meters in a beautiful stadium.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL History List
| Rank | Player Name | Distance | Year |
| 1 | Albie Morkel | 125m | 2008 |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | 124m | 2008 |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | 122m | 2011 |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | 120m | 2010 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 119m | 2013 |
| 6 | Yuvraj Singh | 119m | 2009 |
| 7 | Ross Taylor | 119m | 2008 |
| 8 | Ben Cutting | 117m | 2016 |
| 9 | Liam Livingstone | 117m | 2022 |
| 10 | Gautam Gambhir | 117m | 2013 |
What about the “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle?
You may have been wondering, “Where is Chris Gayle? Although Gayle has recorded the most sixes in the history of IPL (more than 350!), his maximum single hit was 119 meters in 2013. It was a colossal shot, but in distance, he ranks fifth on the list of all time.
Conclusion
Hitting a six is great, but hitting one that goes out of the park is legendary. The 125-meter record by Albie Morkel has remained intact almost twenty years. Players such as Mitchell Marsh (who hit a 102m six in the IPL 2026) and Liam Livingston are trying their best, but the massive hit of Morkel still remains the gold standard.
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FAQ
Who hit the longest six in IPL 2026?
As of now, Mitchell Marsh holds one of the longest hits of the 2026 season with a 102-meter strike.
Which Indian player has the longest six in IPL?
Praveen Kumar holds the record for the longest six by an Indian at 124 meters.
Has MS Dhoni hit a 100-meter six?
Yes, MS Dhoni has hit many sixes over 100 meters, with his longest being 115 meters in 2009.
Is Albie Morkel’s record still standing?
Yes, Albie Morkel’s 125-meter six from 2008 is still the longest six in IPL history
