The Longest Six in IPL History: Albie Morkel, the former all-rounder for the Chennai Super Kings, holds the record for smashing the longest six in the history of the IPL.
Following Punjab Kings’ Liam Livingstone’s colossal 117-meter six against Mohammad Shami during the PBKS vs. GT match in IPL 2022, the query of who holds the record for the longest six in IPL history has resurfaced. The answer remains Chennai Super Kings’ Albie Morkel.
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Longest Six in IPL history: Top 5 list
Here is a list of the top 5 batsmen who have hit the longest six in IPL history. Former South African cricketer Albie Morkel tops the list with a six of 124 meters in 2008 that is yet to be broken.
| Position | Year | Player | Team | Distance (meters) |
| 1 | 2008 | Albie Morkel | Chennai Super Kings | 124 meters |
| 2 | 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Kings XI Punjab | 122 meters |
| 3 | 2013 | Chris Gayle | Kings XI Punjab | 119 meters |
| 4 | 2010 | Robin Uthappa | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 120 meters |
| 5 | 2013 | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 119 meters |
Albie Morkel – 124 meters in 2008
In 2008, during a Chennai Super Kings match, Albie Morkel showcased his power-hitting prowess against bowler Pragyan Ojha. With CSK struggling at 97/6 in the 17th over, Morkel, at the peak of his abilities, smacked a 124-meter six—the longest in IPL history—sending the ball out of the MA Chidambaram stadium.
Adam Gilchrist – 122 meters in 2011
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist effortlessly earns a spot on this list. During a Kings XI Punjab match in 2011, facing South African pacer Charl Langeveldt, Gilchrist unleashed a rampage. Having already acclimated to Langeveldt’s slower delivery, Gilchrist promptly dispatched the ball out of his presence the moment it landed in his hitting zone.
The ball soared to an incredible 122 meters, reaching the top tier of Dharamsala stadium. While Gilchrist is no stranger to hitting substantial sixes, the sheer distance covered by this one might have surprised even him. This feat stands as one of the longest sixes in IPL history.
Chris Gayle – 119 meters in 2013
No discussion on the longest sixes in the IPL is complete without mentioning Chris Gayle. The powerful Jamaican holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history, a staggering 349. Gayle’s monumental innings in the 2013 season against Pune Warriors India remains unparalleled, where he achieved the highest score ever – a remarkable 175 off just 66 balls.
During this innings, Gayle smashed an astounding 17 sixes, with one of them covering an impressive distance of 119 meters. The unfortunate bowler, left-arm spinner Ali Murtaza, made the mistake of delivering a ball in Gayle’s hitting zone. The result? Gayle effortlessly launched it out of sight over deep midwicket, etching his name in IPL history with one of the longest sixes ever recorded.
Liam Livingstone – 117 meters
In IPL 2022, the most extended six occurred in a match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Liam Livingstone, the English cricketer, launched a massive 117-meter six against Mohammed Shami while chasing a target of 144 runs in 20 overs.
Livingstone’s outstanding performance in this IPL season includes four maximums that secured spots among the longest sixes. Apart from the record-breaking 117-meter hit, he also unleashed three substantial sixes covering distances of 108m, 106m, and 105m.
Longest Six in IPL 2023
The IPL 2023 has had some great performances put on by remarkable players across matches. This IPL was nothing short of an entertainment when it came to hitting long sixes. A few individual cricket players hold the distinction of the longest six in IPL 2023. Take a look at the players below and the distance they hit.
| Rank | Player | Team | Distance of six (In metres) |
| 1 | Faf du Plessis | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 115m |
| 2 | Shivam Dube | Chennai Super Kings | 102m |
| 3 | Rinku Singh | Kolkata Knight Riders | 101m |
| 4 | Venkatesh Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | 101m |
| 5 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Kolkata Knight Riders | 101m |
Conclusion of Longest Six in IPL History
In the game of cricket, six-hitters come in various styles. Players like Chris Gayle, MS Dhoni, David Miller, and Ross Taylor rely on sheer brute strength, while others like Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Adam Gilchrist, AB de Villiers, and Robin Uthappa emphasize precise timing. Despite witnessing some of the longest sixes in IPL 2021, none have surpassed the 110-meter mark so far.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who hit the longest six in history?
Shahid Afridi claims the title for the longest six in cricket history, smashing a colossal 153m against Ryan McLaren of South Africa in 2013.
Which is longest six in IPL 2023?
Facing Lucknow (LSG), Du Plessis crushed a colossal six, soaring out of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, measuring an impressive 115 meters – the longest six of the 2023 edition.
What is the record of sixes in IPL?
Chris Gayle dominates the IPL record books for the most sixes, unleashing 357 sixes in 142 matches. He has also accumulated 4965 runs at an impressive average of 39.72. In the second position is India’s captain Rohit Sharma, but he trails with 256 sixes.
Who has the biggest six in T20 history?
Martin Guptill etched his name in T20 history with the longest six record. During the 2012 T20 encounter against South Africa, Guptill launched a colossal 127m six off Lonwabo Tsotsobe, marking it as the most massive six in his career.
What is the shortest six in IPL?
During the 2021 IPL season, Chris Gayle smashed a six covering a distance of 77m, marking it as the shortest six in IPL history.
