Most sixes in IPL 2026 — that title belongs to a 15-year-old from Bihar, and he is not done yet.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals has taken IPL 2026 by storm, smashing 53 sixes in 13 innings to become the highest six-hitter of the season and the first Indian batter in history to clear the boundary fifty times in a single IPL season. Chris Gayle record of 59 sixes, set in 2012, is now within reach.
Most Sixes in IPL 2026: Top 6 Batters Right Now
| Rank | Batter | Team | Matches | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 53 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 37 |
| 3 | Ryan Rickelton | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 37 |
| 4 | Priyansh Arya | Punjab Kings | 11 | 26 |
| 5 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 13 | 22 |
Source: IPL 2026 official stats. Updated after Match 64, May 21, 2026.
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Sooryavanshi Becomes First Indian to Hit 50 Sixes in One IPL Season
The moment arrived in Jaipur on May 19, 2026. Rajasthan Royals were chasing 221 against Lucknow Super Giants. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, standing at 25 off 16 balls — slow by his standards — suddenly shifted gears.
He took 24 runs off a single over from Akash Singh. Then 29 off the over from Mayank Yadav. His 50th six of the season came off Prince Yadav in the 11th over — a towering pull over deep mid-wicket that sent the home crowd into a frenzy.
By the time he was dismissed for 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes and 7 fours, the match was as good as won. Rajasthan chased down the target and kept their playoff hopes alive.
For context: no Indian batter had ever crossed 42 sixes in a single IPL season before 2026. Abhishek Sharma held that record from 2024. Sooryavanshi surpassed it, and then cleared 50 in the same campaign.
IPL 2026 Most Sixes Record: How Close Is He to Chris Gayle?
The most sixes in IPL 2026 conversation now has one name towering above every other — and that conversation has grown into something bigger.
Sooryavanshi’s 53 sixes are the second-most by any batter in any T20 tournament in history, according to ESPNcricinfo. The all-time record is 59, set by Chris Gayle during IPL 2012. He also hit 52 in 2019 (Andre Russell) and 51 in 2013 (Gayle again).
With at least one league match remaining — against Mumbai Indians — and potentially three or four playoff games if Rajasthan Royals qualify, Sooryavanshi needs just six more sixes to break one of cricket most enduring records.
“He is the second-most prolific six-hitter in T20 tournament history right now,” noted ESPNcricinfo in a match report after the LSG game. “And he is still only 15.”
Key Records Sooryavanshi Has Already Broken in IPL 2026
Most sixes in IPL 2026 season by an Indian — 53 (previous record: 42 by Abhishek Sharma, 2024).
Most sixes in the powerplay — Sooryavanshi alone has smashed 37 sixes in the first six overs this season. No other batter in IPL history has hit 30 powerplay sixes in a single edition. Rajasthan Royals as a team have struck 60 powerplay sixes in 2026 — also a record.
Most sixes in an IPL innings by an Indian — 12, scored against Sunrisers Hyderabad during a 103 off 37 balls. That innings included the second-fastest IPL century by an Indian (36 balls). His own record of 35 balls, set against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, remains the fastest.
Most instances of 10-plus sixes in an IPL innings — Sooryavanshi has done it three times. Only Chris Gayle (four times) has done it more.
How Sooryavanshi Compares to the IPL All-Time Six-Hitting Greats
Fans tracking the most sixes in IPL 2026 often ask: where does this season rank historically? Here is the full picture:
| Season | Batter | Sixes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chris Gayle | 59 |
| 2026 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 53* |
| 2019 | Andre Russell | 52 |
| 2013 | Chris Gayle | 51 |
| 2024 | Abhishek Sharma | 42 |
| 2016 | AB de Villiers | 38 |
Season still ongoing. Stats as of May 21, 2026.
Sooryavanshi has already moved ahead of Russell and the 2013 Gayle. The question is whether he can catch the 2012 version.
Vegas11 News Fantasy Cricket Tip: Who Else Is Worth Picking?
For fantasy cricket players following the most sixes in IPL 2026 leaderboard, the death-overs picture is equally important. Tim David of Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads the post-15th over six count with 18 maximums this season — making him one of the most consistent finishers in IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer is second in that category with 14 death-over sixes.
Vegas11 News recommends watching Abhishek Sharma closely in the remaining matches. The SRH opener has 37 sixes and is arguably the second most dangerous powerplay batter in this edition.
External Reference & More Reading
For full ball-by-ball data on IPL 2026 six-hitting, visit the official IPL stats page at iplt20.com and ESPNcricinfo IPL 2026 stats.
For deeper historical context on the most sixes in IPL history across all seasons, CricTracker maintains a full updated database.
What Happens Next?
Rajasthan Royals play Mumbai Indians in their final league game. If they qualify for the playoffs, Sooryavanshi could bat in up to three more matches. Six sixes in three games is entirely routine for him — this season he has averaged more than four sixes per innings.
The record could fall. The only question is when.
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