SIXES have become the heartbeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, there’s been a noticeable rise in power-hitting, with teams increasingly prioritising batters who can clear the boundary at will. In today’s game, if you can launch the ball into the stands consistently, you’re not just a valuable player—you’re a hot commodity.
A decade ago, only a handful of players were known for their six-hitting prowess. But times have changed. Now, almost every team boasts multiple batters capable of sending the ball soaring. The modern IPL demands aggression, and six-hitting is no longer a rare skill—it’s a necessity. Teams are investing heavily in players who can strike hard from ball one, making such players a prized luxury in any squad.
There have only been five hitters to hit five sixes in an over since the IPL’s debut. In light of that, let’s examine the list of IPL batsmen who have smashed five sixes in a single over.
List of Top 5 batters to hit 5 sixes in an over in the IPL
5. Chris Gayle vs Pune Warriors India (Rahul Sharma), IPL 2012
The destructive powers of the Universe Boss don’t require an introduction. Chris Gayle is one of the world’s most ferocious cricket ball strikers and has established his dominance with his bat over the years. When Chris Gayle hit Rahul Sharma of the Pune Warriors of India for five sixes in a single over during the 2012 Indian Premier League, it was an example of such a performance.
Chris Gayle was in full swing right away, causing chaos in the face of devastation. Rahul Sharma received the ball in the thirteenth over of the RCB innings. Chris Gayle attacked Rahul Sharma and hit him five times into the stands after Saurabh Tiwary singled on the opening ball.
4. Rahul Tewatia vs Punjab Kings (Sheldon Cottrell), IPL 2020
One of the most exciting games in the history of the IPL is the 2020 match between the Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. In 17 overs, RR scored 173 runs to chase the 224-run target. Rahul Tewatia was having a terrible time at the time, scoring just 17 runs in 23 balls, and they required 51 runs off 18 balls.
Rahul Tewatia’s rise to stardom was akin to the IPL, where heroes are created in a matter of balls. The trajectory of Rahul Tewatia’s career changed in the 18th over, which was delivered by Sheldon Cottrell. To drastically alter the course of the match, he hit the left-arm pacer for five consecutive sixes. One of the best game finishes in IPL history.
3. Ravindra Jadeja vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (Harshal Patel), IPL 2021
For Ravindra Jadeja, there is no better game than this one. He used his midas touch and was brilliant with the bat and the ball. Before the final over, when Jadeja reached 26 runs in 21 balls, CSK’s innings was stalling. Jadeja suddenly began hitting Harshal Patel, who had been playing well up until that point, with five massive sixes. He finished with 62* off of just 28 balls.
Harshal Patel’s 19th over was the joint-most costly over in IPL history, and CSK ultimately finished at 191 runs. Jadeja responded with the ball, taking three vital wickets to help his team win the match.
2. Rinku Singh vs Gujarat Titans (Yash Dayal), IPL 2023
It will be one of the most spectacular games in the IPL’s illustrious history, with numerous stats shattered in a single match. They discovered their new hero in Rinku Singh, who saved them from defeat during a game that was miles out of KKR’s grasp. Rinku Singh had different plans after Rashid Khan’s hat-trick in the same match, which left him all but dead and buried.
The Gujarat Titans were already on their way to victory after bowling the final over to defend 29 runs. Then Rinku Singh did an incomprehensible thing. To win it for KKR, he struck five consecutive sixes as clean as a whistle. Rinku Singh’s brilliant performance (48* off 21 balls) rocked Ahmedabad’s streets.
1. Riyan Parag vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Moeen Ali), IPL 2025
In the IPL 2025 match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, a batter struck five sixes in an over for the fifth time.
When RR reached 66/3 after seven overs of pursuing 207, their skipper for the match, Riyan Parag, arrived. Shortly after Riyan arrived, RR was reduced to 71/5 after losing two wickets in the over. Captain Riyan, though, remained composed under the pressure. In the thirteenth over of the chase, he struck Moeen Ali for five sixes, stabilising the innings. In the following over, Riyan also smacked a six off the first pitch he encountered, to make it six sixes off six consecutive deliveries.
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