For over a decade, Chris Gayle remained at the peak of IPL, hammering bowlers and hitting it over the park. But where does he rank in terms of most sixes in an IPL season? What about the new sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
5. Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals, 2022) — 45 Sixes
During a monstrous Orange Cap-winning run in IPL 2022, Jos Buttler carried the Rajasthan Royals’ batting lineup on his shoulders. The explosive English opener struck 45 sixes over the course of the season, combining pristine technical orthodox strokes with devastating back-arc hitting to anchor multiple high-scoring victories for his franchise.
4. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2013) — 51 Sixes
Proving that his 2012 masterclass was no fluke, Chris Gayle returned the very next season to produce another historic output.
In IPL 2013, he blasted 51 sixes, anchored by his legendary, record-shattering, unbeaten knock of 175 runs off 66 balls against Pune Warriors India, an innings that alone featured a record 17 maximums.
3. Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders, 2019) — 52 Sixes
When it comes to pure, unadulterated muscle power, few could match Andre Russell during his peak years. In IPL 2019, the Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder played a series of brutal, match-winning knocks that yielded 52 sixes.
Operating primarily as a late-innings finisher, Russell terrorized opposition bowling attacks with a frightening strike rate, single-handedly pulling games out of the fire for KKR.
2. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2012) — 59 Sixes
For 14 years, the “Universe Boss” sat comfortably at the summit of single-season six-hitting.
During IPL 2012, Chris Gayle was an absolute force of nature for RCB, slaughtering bowling attacks to accumulate 59 maximums in 15 matches. His incredible tournament output totaled 733 runs, setting a gold standard for T20 batting dominance that felt virtually untouchable.
1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals, 2026) — 65 Sixes
Shattering a record that stood for nearly a decade and a half, 15-year-old phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered an unbelievable campaign in IPL 2026.
Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, the teenage sensation hammered 65 sixes across 15 innings. What made his feat even more remarkable was his sheer scoring velocity, reaching the milestone off a mere 266 balls on his way to 776 total runs and the Orange Cap.
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