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News India Live, Digital Desk: Raining of fours and sixes in the Indian Premier Premium League (IPL) is not a new thing, but there are some sixes which remain recorded in the record books forever. Do you know which player has hit the longest six in the history of IPL? In this list, not only the strong all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, but also the name of former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir will surprise you.
That ‘invincible’ record of Albie Morkel
All-rounder of Chennai Super Kings in the very first season of IPL (2008) albie morkel Had accomplished such a feat, which no one has been able to break till date. He bowled on Pragyan Ojha’s ball. 125 meters A long six was hit. This is still the longest six in IPL history.
Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa shine
Known as Sixer King Yuvraj Singh While playing for Punjab in the year 2009 119 meters Had hit a huge six. At the same time, Robin Uthappa is also not behind, he covered a distance of 120 meters while playing for RCB in the year 2010.
Gautam Gambhir’s surprise entry
Generally known for his classic batting Gautam Gambhir has also made its place in this list. While playing for KKR in 2013, Gambhir 117 meters He surprised everyone by hitting a long six. This proves that if the timing is right the ball can go anywhere.
Top 10 longest sixes in IPL history (Table)
| player name | Team | Distance of sixes (meters) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| albie morkel | CSK | 125m | 2008 |
| Praveen Kumar | rcb | 124m | 2008 |
| adam gilchrist | KXIP | 122m | 2011 |
| Robin Uthappa | rcb | 120m | 2010 |
| chris gayle | rcb | 119m | 2013 |
| Yuvraj Singh | KXIP | 119m | 2009 |
| Ross Taylor | rcb | 119m | 2008 |
| Gautam Gambhir | kkr | 117m | 2013 |
| ben cutting | srh | 117m | 2016 |
| liam livingstone | PBKS | 117m | 2022 |
Modern day power hitters
In recent years, Liam Livingstone (117 metres) and Faf du Plessis have also hit big sixes, but the top 3 records are still in the names of early season players. As the technology and quality of bats is improving, fans are hopeful that soon this historical record of 125 meters will be broken.
Do you think any player will be able to break Albie Morkel’s record of 125 meters this season? Please tell us your opinion.