Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit the most sixes in IPL 2026, smashing a record-breaking 72 sixes in just 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals. The 2026 IPL had a few of the most explosive batting moments of the history of the tournament which saw power players captivating the fans with fearless strokes and amazing strike rates. There were a few batters who showed their prowess by consistently taking the boundary ropes down from experienced international players to emerging Indians. The six hitters led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a big way and the performances of Abhishek Sharma, Rajat Patidar, Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Marsh and Shubman Gill were also superb. Let’s take a look at the players who have hit the most sixes in IPL 2026 season.
Top 10 Players with the Most Sixes in IPL 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Sixes |
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 776 | 237.30 | 72 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 563 | 204.72 | 43 |
| 3 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 501 | 192.69 | 42 |
| 4 | Ryan Rickelton | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 448 | 186.66 | 38 |
| 5 | Mitchell Marsh | Lucknow Super Giants | 13 | 563 | 163.18 | 36 |
| 6 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 732 | 163.02 | 33 |
| 7 | Priyansh Arya | Punjab Kings | 13 | 364 | 211.62 | 32 |
| 8 | Cooper Connolly | Punjab Kings | 14 | 491 | 163.12 | 32 |
| 9 | Ishan Kishan | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 602 | 182.42 | 32 |
| 10 | KL Rahul | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 593 | 174.41 | 31 |
Most Sixes in IPL 2026
1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) – 72 Sixes
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was definitely the top batsman of IPL 2026! The young left-hander from Rajasthan Royals revolutionised the club’s batting with his fearless righty! He also put up an impressive 776 runs in 16 innings, with an amazing strike rate of 237.30. He could hit the ball at any speed, whether it be fast or slow, and his ability to hit the ball at the spin also made him one of the most difficult batters to bowl.
The best part of his campaign was an incredible 72 sixes to comfortably be the highest in the season by any player. Sooryavanshi was able to hit the boundary clean either towards the new ball or towards his own bat as he was at the plate during the death overs. With an impressive bat swing, great timing and a no fear attitude he was able to beat experienced bowlers throughout the tournament.
2. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 43 Sixes
In another fine display for his side, Abhishek Sharma demonstrated his status as one of the most lethal T20 openers in the game. With the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, he kept his attacking approach going and hit 563 runs in 15 innings, at a staggering strike rate of 204.72. SRH got great starts in several matches with his fearless effort in the powerplay against the fast bowlers. Abhishek was in second place with 43 sixes.
He played a lot of aggressive powerplay batting and most of these maximums were against bowlers long-on and over midwicket. He was one of the highlights of the tournament with his clean hitting and ability to clear even the largest boundaries. His best came when he was at the plate with the bat in hand. His highest individual score in the season was 135 (not out)* off 68 balls.
3. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 42 Sixes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar had another great IPL season with the bat in hand. He was quite consistent and also aggressive in his approach to score 501 runs in 15 innings. He adopted a positive attitude for the entire tournament, which is evident in his strike rate of 192.69.
Patidar blitzed 42 sixes, securing third place after T20 six-hitter Steve Finn and sixth-placed Aussie Rajatterangini, from the six highest hitters in the tournament. Patidar, unlike many power hitters, did not just hit the ball hard, it was well placed, timed and footwork. He proved to be a fearless batsman in both attack and pace, and was one of the most reliable middle-order batters for RCB.
He ended up with five half-centuries to his credit, but in one game he was only just beaten to a century, having finished the season unbeaten with 93.
4. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) – 38 Sixes
South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians with a bang. He featured in just 12 matches, but had scored 448 runs with a strike rate of 186.66. His aggressive approach in the batting style was an ideal match for Mumbai’s aggressive approach.
Rickelton was also the top scorer for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026, with 38 sixes. He was a useful addition for the five-time champions as he could dominate the pace bowling and get quick off the pace in the middle. He was a frequent attacker on straight lines and on square leg areas and his timing and power were outstanding.
5. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) – 36 sixes
Mitchell Marsh is one of the most dangerous all-rounders in his T20 career and it is because of that he has proved yet again. The Australian is a batsman for Lucknow Super Giants and made several game-changers as a batsman. His 13 match average and strike rate was 43.30 runs and 163.18 respectively. The attacking speed endowed him with the ability to put forth decent scores and set Lucknow on a quest to score high goals.
Marsh finished IPL 2026 with a tally of 36 sixes, tying him with 5th-ranked Melkoth to be the top six-hitters in the tournament. He could impose pressure on the opposition bowlers due to his good hitting down and through the leg side. She’d never be given a beat to dance to, no matter what kind of challenge it was-an express beat, or a quality beat. He would be able to get the ball to bounce the ropes over and over again, changing the game in a few overs.
6. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) – 33 sixes
In the IPL, Shubman Gill didn’t disappoint, as he continued his impressive batting performance. Gill was renowned for his stroke play and his timing, he was able to combine the classical with the modern, T20 cricket. He scored 732 runs in 16 games with an average of 45.75 with a strike rate of 163.02.
Gill is considered a technically good batter but in the IPL 2026, he displayed a different side of his batting. He blasted 33 sixes in the season, which is an ample amount to prove that he can get the ball going when he needs to. Gill also managed to register one century and 6 half-centuries during the tournament, and was one of the most consistent batters of the entire event.
He was the pillar of the Gujarat Titans innings, not only scoring at a fantastic pace but also holding the top spot in the order too.
7. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) – 32 Sixes
Priyansh Arya became one of the most promising youngsters of the upcoming IPL 2026 tournament while playing fearlessly for the Punjab Kings. The young opener was always a good time of entertainment for the fans despite his small number of appearances in the 13 matches. He had an abnormal strike rate of 211.62 and scored 364 runs, one of the best strike rates of all batters in the tournament.
Although he only played a few innings, Arya finished the season with 32 sixes, matching some of the more well known international players. His aggression can be seen in the very first attempt as he was quite aggressive towards bowlers, particularly in the powerplay. His fearless attitude helped the Punjab Kings to post quick starts and to pressure the opponents at the first go.
He missed a 100, but did manage to record three half-centuries which indicated that he had the capability to produce good batting.
8. Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) – 32 Sixes
The Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly had a memorable debut in the IPL with the Punjab Kings. A hard hitter, effective left arm spin bowler and he was at ease in Indian conditions and was an effective middle order batsman right away. In 491 runs, he scored 491 runs in 14 matches with an average of 44.63 and the strike rate of 163.12.
In the IPL 2026, Connolly scalped 32 sixes to join Priyansh Arya and Ishan Kishan in the top three hitters. He was also good on spin and pace and one of the finest finishers of the Punjab. Many of his sixes were in the final over and he was known for his calmness and potent hitting skills, which got his team competitive in the final over.
9. Ishan Kishan (SRH) – 32 Sixes
Ishan Kishan, who joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad side was one of the best sides in his IPL career. The wicketkeeper-batter was the first man to bat for the team and he had a tendency to launch a big hit to get the side going, and helped them to some iconic victories. He ended the season with 602 runs in 15 appearances with a fantastic strike rate of 182.42. Kishan’s natural attack was evident in the tournament where he bowled out 32 sixes.
He was very good against the spinners and fearless against the faster bowling, thereby dominating the entire game. The ability to shoot all types of shots during the season like lofted drives, pull shots and reverse sweeps was available for Kishan. Kishan actually registered his maiden IPL century (106*) during his initial 2025 season with the Sunrisers. He also managed to get six 50+ scores in the tournament to prove that he’s consistent.
10. KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) – 31 Sixes
KL Rahul’s performance was a blend of grace, poise, and measured aggression, resulting in him being among the top six hitters in the IPL 2026. While playing for Delhi Capitals, Rahul scored 593 runs in 14 matches with an impressive batting average of 45.61 and strike rate of 174.41. The innings was in keeping with the style of T20 cricket today, where consistency and explosive strokes go hand in hand. Rahul also had a lot of sixes in the season, with some coming at critical moments of the innings, to go with 31 sixes.
Rahul did not have to hurl the shot with all his might, but with a classy timing, placement and shot selection. He has been one of the most reliable batsmen for Delhi Capitals as he has the ability to accelerate after finding his groove. The best performance of Rahul was his unbeaten 152, which is one of the highest individual scores in IPL 2026. He had also upped his 50+ game with five scores in the 50+ range, enabling him to execute the game throughout the tournament.
Conclusion
The IPL 2026 season is undoubtedly going to be etched in the history of cricket power hitters as batters kept batting their big guns in the shortest format of the game. In the overall scenario, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the record straight for fearless performances as he hit an astounding 72 sixes, leading the way for the rest of the tournament.
Also, veteran stars like Abhishek Sharma, Rajat Patidar, Mitchell Marsh, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul went to the highest estimates and newcomers Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly made their maiden call up to the big league format. The league was an aggressive form of cricket as the players’ impressive hitting numbers helped to make the matches memorable.
They did not get the benefit of modern pitches, but of players’ swing of the bat and daring, and they adopted a style which allowed them to get the run in and to entertain the audience with their stroke play.
FAQ’S
Topping the list was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who hit 72 sixes in 16 matches.
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) was second on the list with 43 sixes.
There were 3 players who crossed the 40 sixes mark, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (72), Abhishek Sharma (43) and Rajat Patidar (42).
Ryan Rickelton hit the most sixes for Mumbai Indians (38).
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