Every IPL season delivers moments that make fans jump out of their seats. But nothing beats watching a batter launch the ball so far that it leaves the stadium entirely. Since the first season in 2008, power hitters have turned IPL grounds into launchpads for some truly jaw-dropping sixes.
Albie Morkel sits at the top of this list with a 125-meter monster hit from the very first IPL season. Praveen Kumar, a bowler by trade, follows close behind at 124 meters. The list features legends, surprise entries, and hits that still get replayed nearly two decades later.
Here is a look at all 10 record-breaking sixes.
Top 10 Longest Sixes in IPL History
Here is the list of the top 10 longest sixes in IPL history, featuring the biggest hits recorded in the tournament.
| # | Player | Distance | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albie Morkel | 125m | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | 124m | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2008 |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | 122m | Kings XI Punjab | 2011 |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | 120m | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2010 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 119m | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2013 |
| 6 | Yuvraj Singh | 119m | Kings XI Punjab | 2009 |
| 7 | Ross Taylor | 119m | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2008 |
| 8 | Ben Cutting | 117m | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 |
| 9 | Liam Livingstone | 117m | Punjab Kings | 2022 |
| 10 | Gautam Gambhir | 117m | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2013 |
1. Albie Morkel (125 Meters, 2008)
| Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| Opponent | Deccan Chargers |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Bowler | Pragyan Ojha |
South African all-rounder Albie Morkel owns the longest six in IPL history. He smashed this record-setting hit during the very first IPL season in 2008.
Morkel played for Chennai Super Kings against Deccan Chargers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha bowled a delivery on his pads. Morkel charged down the track and launched the ball over deep midwicket with brute force.
The ball cleared the stadium roof and landed in the parking lot. After 17 years of IPL cricket, nobody has broken this record.
2. Praveen Kumar (124 Meters, 2008)
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Opponent | Rajasthan Royals |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bowler | Yusuf Pathan |
Praveen Kumar holds the record for the longest six by an Indian player in IPL history. This shocks many fans because Kumar built his name as a swing bowler, not a power hitter.
Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals in 2008, Kumar faced off-spinner Yusuf Pathan. He connected perfectly and sent the ball soaring over long-on at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The ball nearly hit the stadium roof. This 124-meter shot remains one of the most unexpected moments in IPL history.
3. Adam Gilchrist (122 Meters, 2011)
| Team | Kings XI Punjab |
| Opponent | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Bowler | Charl Langeveldt |
Australian legend Adam Gilchrist used the thin mountain air of Dharamshala to smash a 122-meter six in 2011.
The former wicketkeeper-batsman played for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the HPCA Stadium. He faced South African pacer Charl Langeveldt and spotted a slower delivery early. Gilchrist played his trademark flick over midwicket, and the ball sailed into the mountains surrounding the stadium.
The high altitude at Dharamshala helped the ball travel an extra distance.
4. Robin Uthappa (120 Meters, 2010)
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Opponent | Mumbai Indians |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Bowler | Dwayne Bravo |
Robin Uthappa combined style with raw power to hit a 120-meter six during the 2010 season.
Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Mumbai Indians, Uthappa faced West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. He timed the ball beautifully and sent it flying over the boundary at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
This shot earned Uthappa a place among the biggest hitters in IPL history.
5. Chris Gayle (119 Meters, 2013)
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Opponent | Pune Warriors India |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bowler | Ali Murtaza |
Chris Gayle hit this massive six during one of the greatest innings in T20 cricket history.
The “Universe Boss” scored an unbeaten 175 runs off just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in 2013. He hammered 17 sixes in that innings. The longest one traveled 119 meters.
Left-arm spinner Ali Murtaza pushed a delivery into Gayle’s hitting zone. The Jamaican unleashed a clean swing that sent the ball soaring over long-on onto the roof of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
6. Yuvraj Singh (119 Meters, 2009)
| Team | Kings XI Punjab |
| Opponent | Chennai Super Kings |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion (South Africa) |
| Bowler | Albie Morkel |
Yuvraj Singh hit this 119-meter six during the 2009 IPL season, which took place in South Africa due to general elections in India.
Playing for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Yuvraj faced Albie Morkel. The thin air at the high-altitude venue helped the ball travel farther as Yuvraj launched it deep into the stands.
This hit showcased the same power that made Yuvraj famous for hitting six sixes in an over during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
7. Ross Taylor (119 Meters, 2008)
| Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Opponent | Chennai Super Kings |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bowler | Jacob Oram |
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor produced this 119-meter six during the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
Taylor played for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He faced his fellow New Zealander, Jacob Oram, and smashed a massive hit over deep midwicket.
This shot showed that Taylor could match any power hitter in the world.
8. Ben Cutting (117 Meters, 2016)
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Opponent | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bowler | Shane Watson |
Ben Cutting hit this six when it mattered most: the 2016 IPL Final.
Australian all-rounder Cutting played for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He faced Shane Watson and launched a 117-meter six that helped SRH set a challenging target.
Cutting won the Player of the Match award, and SRH lifted their first IPL trophy that night.
9. Liam Livingstone (117 Meters, 2022)
| Team | Punjab Kings |
| Opponent | Gujarat Titans |
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Bowler | Mohammed Shami |
English power hitter Liam Livingstone smashed the longest six of the 2022 season.
Playing for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Livingstone faced Indian pacer Mohammed Shami in the 16th over. He timed the ball perfectly and sent it flying 117 meters over the boundary.
This shot helped Punjab Kings cruise to an easy eight-wicket victory.
10. Gautam Gambhir (117 Meters, 2013)
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Opponent | Rajasthan Royals |
| Venue | IPL 2013 |
| Bowler | N/A |
Gautam Gambhir surprised everyone with a 117-meter six while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2013.
Gambhir earned his reputation as a steady accumulator rather than a big hitter. But this shot against the Rajasthan Royals proved he could clear boundaries with the best of them.
As a captain, Gambhir led KKR to two IPL titles. This massive six reminded fans that he had serious power when he needed it.
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Final Thoughts: Albie Morkal leads The Table With 125m Six Since 2008
These 10 sixes capture the raw power and excitement that make IPL special. Albie Morkel’s 125-meter record has stood since 2008, and no modern power hitter has come close to breaking it.
The list features surprises like swing bowler Praveen Kumar alongside expected names like Chris Gayle. It includes Indian legends like Yuvraj Singh and KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. International stars like Gilchrist and Livingstone also earned their spots.
Every season brings new contenders who try to break these records. Fans watch every match hoping to witness the next record-breaking six that sends the ball out of the stadium and into cricket history.
