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The IPL 2023 witnessed the longest six hit by skipper Faf du Plessis of Royal Challengers Bangalore, with 115m.
Prepare for IPL 2024
As we are preparing for the next IPL 2024, let’s take a shot at the longest six after the previous season. The 2023 edition of IPL has witnessed a record-breaking 1,124 sixes hit successfully during the tournament, it’s the second time that a total of 1000 sixes was hit in IPL history.
Top 10 Longest Six in IPL history
The leader of the record of Longest Six in IPL history belongs to Albie Morkel of Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural of the league, 2008 with 125m. In fact, Morkel is also the first batsman who reach the 125-meter milestone.
The “Universe Boss“, Chris Gayle is known for exploring batting style with several sixes in his cricket career, has also taken place in the Top Longest Six in IPL with 5th position. He reached the record in 2013 with 119m when played for RCB.
Indian legends Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir are also named in the list. Yuvraj stands in the top 7th with 119 meters, and Gautam stands the last in top 10 with 117 meters.
| Top | Player | Six distance (in metres) | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albie Morkel | 125 | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| 2 | Praveen Kumar | 124 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2008 |
| 3 | Adam Gilchrist | 122 | Kings XI Punjab | 2011 |
| 4 | Robin Uthappa | 120 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2010 |
| 5 | Chris Gayle | 119 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2013 |
| 6 | Ross Taylor | 119 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2008 |
| 7 | Yuvraj Singh | 119 | Kings XI Punjab | 2009 |
| 8 | Ben Cutting | 117 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 |
| 9 | Liam Livingstone | 117 | Kings XI Punjab | 2022 |
| 10 | Gautam Gambhir | 117 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2013 |
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Longest six in IPL 2023
At the 2023 IPL, Royal Challenger Bangalore’s captain, Faf du Plessis managed to score the longest six of the 2023 IPL season with 115m. He scored the six at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The 2nd position belongs to Tim David of Mumbai Indians with 114m, scored on the Iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The top 3rd witnessed the 112-meter-six hit by Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals.
| Top | Player | Six Distance (m) | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faf du Plessis | 115 | RCB |
| 2 | Tim David | 114 | MI |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | 112 | RR |
| 4 | Shivam Dube | 111 | CSK |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis | 110 | LSG |
| 6 | Rinku Singh | 110 | KKR |
| 7 | Andre Russell | 109 | KKR |
| 8 | Nicholas Pooran | 105 | LSG |
| 9 | Shivam Dube | 102 | CSK |
| 10 | Ishan Kishan | 102 | MI |
In a high competition like the India Premier League, every cricket team needs their players to do their best. So it started the appearance of the longest sixes of the IPL chart. Hit by explosive batsmen, the ball flies at a massive speed and height and touches the ground at an impressive length. The chart has proven the strength, skill, and fast reaction of the players.
Legend like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar,… or exceptional players such as Rohit Sharma – the explosive captain of India, Virat Kohli – Runs Machine, Shubman Gill,… was all have for themself many over 100 meters sixes. But there is always someone better than you, even the legendary Indian cricketer couldn’t top the list.
Before the IPL 2024 starts, we need to take a look back to the previous season to watch the longest sixes in IPL. Hence, knowing who is the best choice of players and best team in the new season.
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