Most Sixes in an IPL Innings? Chris Gayle's 17 Sixes Record Explained

π₯ Chris Gayle β Most Sixes in an IPL Innings (17 Sixes)
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in a single IPL innings, smashing 17 sixes during his 175* for RCB in 2013.
π This is the highest number of sixes ever hit in an IPL innings.
π No player in IPL history has crossed 17 sixes in a single innings β making this record one of the toughest to break.
π This remains the record for most sixes hit in a single IPL match innings.
π Most Sixes in an IPL Innings (Top Records)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 6s | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 175* | 66 | 17 | RCB | Pune Warriors | 2013 |
| Brendon McCullum | 158* | 73 | 13 | KKR | RCB | 2008 |
| Chris Gayle | 128* | 62 | 13 | RCB | Delhi | 2012 |
| AB de Villiers | 129* | 52 | 12 | RCB | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
π Gayleβs 17 sixes remain unmatched
π€― The Legendary 175* Innings
- Runs: 175*
- Balls: 66
- Sixes: 17
- Fours: 13
- Strike Rate: 265.15
π Still the highest individual score in IPL history


β‘ Why This Record is Special
- Most sixes in IPL history
- Highest individual score (175*)
- One of the most dominant T20 innings ever
π A perfect example of power-hitting dominance
π§ Match Context
- Match: RCB vs Pune Warriors
- Venue: Bengaluru
- Year: 2013
π RCB posted 263/5 β one of the highest IPL totals
π Other Iconic Six-Hitting IPL Innings
- Brendon McCullum β 13 sixes (158*)
- AB de Villiers β 12 sixes (129*)
π These performances came close but couldnβt break Gayleβs record
π Related Records
π Explore more:
- Fastest fifty in T20Is
- Most sixes in a Test innings
- Most hundreds in IPL
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