It’s difficult to ignore the importance of six-hitting in T20 cricket. Nowadays, teams try to hit as many sixes as possible to put more pressure on the opposition bowlers. Moreover the fans love watching the matches which emphasise hitting sixes.
Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, MS Dhoni, and AB de Villiers are some of the batsmen known for hitting sixes with ease. They have won several matches for their IPL teams through their six-hitting ability.
This article will look at the top 10 instances of the most combined sixes hit by both teams in an IPL match.
Most Sixes in an IPL Match by Both Teams
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Total Sixes in a Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | 42 | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians | 38 | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 38 | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai Super Kings | 33 | Bengaluru | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | 33 | Sharjah | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai Super Kings | 33 | Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | 32 | Delhi | 27 Apr 2024 |
| Gujarat Titans | Punjab Kings | 32 | Ahmedabad | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Delhi Daredevils | Gujarat Lions | 31 | Delhi | 4 May 2017 |
| Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | 31 | Chennai | 10 Apr 2018 |
Key Insights
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2024 witnessed the most number of sixes in an IPL game. Both teams’ batters hit 42 sixes in the match at Hyderabad. KKR batters hit 18 maximums, which was followed by 24 sixes by PBKS batsmen.
The previous best before the 2024 season was a CSK vs RCB game in 2018 in which MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu were at their best. The duo took CSK to victory on the home ground of Bengaluru. The record was equalled in the RR vs CSK game in 2020 and the RCB vs CSK game in 2023.
Most of the venues present in the list are usually smaller grounds and considered the belters for the batters. This is the major reason behind the number of sixes being hit here, especially in Delhi and Sharjah, where boundaries are shorter.
Several matches present in the list are from Bengaluru. The pitch in Bengaluru is absolutely flat, with smaller boundaries.
Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have featured the most times on this list.
