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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has completely changed the dynamics of T20 cricket through its aggressive style of batting, with six-hitting being the benchmark of supremacy. Many teams have come up with their exceptional performances by hitting sixes at a record level that would astonish everyone watching.

However, not only do these teams entertain the spectators, but also change the perception of what is achievable in the sport of cricket. To hit so many sixes consistently takes an enormous amount of skills, timing, and confidence in one's abilities. Very few teams have ever accomplished such an outstanding feat in their innings by hitting maximum sixes within a limited number of overs. Through these outstanding feats, these teams have left a remarkable legacy for the generations to come.

Top 5 Teams With the Most Sixes in a Single IPL Innings

Rank

Team

Opposition

Venue

Year

Sixes

1

Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata

2024

24

2

Sunrisers Hyderabad

RCB / Delhi Capitals

Bengaluru/Delhi

2024

22

3

Punjab Kings

Lucknow Super Giants

Mullanpur

2026

21

4

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Pune Warriors India

Bengaluru

2013

21

5

Mumbai Indians

Sunrisers Hyderabad

2024

20

Top 5 Teams With the Most Sixes in a Single IPL Innings Details

1. Punjab Kings – 24 Sixes vs KKR (2024)

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The most sixes hit by any team in a single inning belong to Punjab Kings with 24 sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. It was an unforgettable batting display that saw the Punjab team chase the record score of 262 runs. Notably, it featured aggressive batters such as Jonny Bairstow and Shashank Singh. The iconic Eden Garden saw the best-ever T20 innings that created records in IPL history.

Also Read | Top 10 Players with Most Sixes in ODI Cricket

 

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 22 Sixes vs RCB & DC (2024)

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The second-most number of sixes is held by the team Sunrisers Hyderabad who achieved the feat of hitting 22 sixes twice within the same season of IPL 2024. One time against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their home ground, the SRH recorded the highest score of 287/3. Days before that, they achieved the feat of hitting 22 sixes again when playing against Delhi Capitals in their home game.

 

3. Punjab Kings – 21 Sixes vs LSG (2026)

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Punjab Kings, in IPL 2026, continued to establish their reputation as an explosive side by smacking 21 sixes against the Lucknow Super Giants. The clash in Mullanpur was dominated by aggressive batting, led by a mammoth partnership between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly. They tore through the bowlers, especially in an over where sixes were hit frequently. This innings is a testament to Punjab Kings’ reputation for being a formidable batting side in IPL history.

 

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 21 Sixes vs PWI (2013)

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history when they recorded 21 sixes against the Pune Warriors India in 2013. This amazing innings had a spectacular performance from Chris Gayle who scored an unbeaten 175* with a record number of 17 sixes. This match played in Bengaluru marked RCB’s domination and set a new record in terms of sixes for years to come.



5. Mumbai Indians – 20 Sixes vs SRH (2024)

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Coming in last is Mumbai Indians, with 20 sixes scored against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024. Although MI were on the receiving end of defeat in that game, their batsmen provided a fierce show with lots of runs scored in an exciting match.

The match included 38 sixes in total, which is an incredible figure and makes it one of the most entertaining matches in the history of the IPL. Mumbai Indians’ middle-order players played important roles during the innings, providing momentum for run scoring.

Also Read | Who Has Hit the Most Sixes in Test Cricket?

 

Conclusion

There can be no doubt that hitting sixes is a defining feature of T20 cricket, and these records demonstrate the aggressive nature of playing in the IPL. Teams such as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are raising the bar in terms of sixes and providing new records to break. This sort of play requires immense confidence and boldness, allowing teams to beat the best bowlers in the world.

This article first appeared on CricketGully and was syndicated with permission.

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