IPL 2023: Top 3 batters with most sixes hit during the season

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has proven to be an exciting edition, displaying some of the world’s best batsmen. This season has seen an extraordinary exhibition of power-hitting, with a staggering amount of sixes registered across Sixteen editions. IPL 2023 has broken all previous records, becoming the first season to feature over 1100 sixes, leaving cricket fans in awe. 

While these figures are astounding, it is worth noting that Chris Gayle of the West Indies still retains the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, with 59 in the 2012 season. Furthermore, former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli currently holds the record for the most sixes by an Indian in a single IPL season, with an astounding 38 sixes in the 2016 season, where he earned an exceptional total of 973 runs in just 16 innings. So today in this article we will discuss the top 3 players scoring most sixes in IPL 2023.

3. Shubman Gill (33 sixes in 17 matches) 

Shubman Gill, an Indian cricketer, has emerged as the third-highest six-scorer in the IPL 2023. While representing his squad, Gill displayed great batting talents throughout the competition, scoring 890 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 59.33. 

His impressive performance featured three centuries and four half-centuries, firmly establishing him as an important contributor to his team’s triumph. In addition to his excellent run, Gill had exceptional power-hitting talents, blasting 33 sixes throughout IPL 2023. His aggressive batting approach, combined with his consistency and maturity beyond his years, has solidified him as one of the tournament’s most promising players.

2. Shivam Dube (35 sixes in 16 matches) 

Shivam Dube emerged as one of the IPL 2023’s star players, notably in the six-hitting category. Dube displayed his powerful batting skills when playing for the Chennai Super Kings, finishing the season as the second-highest scorer in terms of sixes. Throughout the event, Dube demonstrated consistency and power, blasting an amazing total of 35 sixes. 

His ability to break down barriers was critical to his team’s success. In addition to his ability as a six-hitter, Dube was a vital asset to the Chennai Super Kings as a finisher. Dube showed his ability to perform under duress by scoring 418 runs in 16 matches, including three half-centuries at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 158.63.

1. Faf du Plessis (36 sixes in 14 matches) 

Faf du Plessis of the Royal Challengers Bangalore has emerged as the highest six-scorer in IPL 2023, demonstrating his immense power-hitting skill throughout the tournament. In just 14 matches, du Plessis scored 730 runs at an excellent average of 56.15 and a blazing strike rate of 153.68. With eight half centuries to his name, he was instrumental in RCB’s campaign. 

As an opener, du Plessis developed a formidable tandem with Virat Kohli, giving RCB one of the finest starts of the season, adding to the team’s solid performances. His aggressive style resulted in an astounding record of 36 sixes in just 14 matches, displaying his ability to easily clear the boundaries.