Adam Gilchrist to Yuvraj Singh: Top 8 players to hit the longest sixes in IPL history
1. Albie Morkel – 125m
Back in the 2008 season of IPL, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Albie Morkel hit a humongous maximum against the Deccan Chargers while facing spinner Pragyan Ojha. The six turned out to be 125 meters tall and still stands as the longest maximum to ever be hit in IPL history.
2. Praveen Kumar – 124m
Though Praveen was rather known for his bowling prowess, he could also swing the bat well and contribute some crucial runs to his side’s total. Back in 2013, Praveen hit a humongous 124 meter six while batting for Kings XI Punjab against Mumbai Indians.
3. Adam Gilchrist – 122m
Back in the 2011 season of IPL, Gilchrist was representing the Kings XI Punjab. The wicketkeeper-batter from Australia smacked Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Charl Langeveldt for an enormous 122 meter six.
4. Robin Uthappa – 120m
During the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, Uthappa smashed Dwayne Bravo for a gigantic 120 meter six while representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians.
5. Chris Gayle – 119m
The explosive West Indies batter smashed a towering 119 meter six against the Pune Warriors India in the 2013 season of IPL. Gayle, who was representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at that time, hit this six during his record-breaking knock of 175*.
6. Yuvraj Singh – 119m
During the 2009 season of the IPL, Yuvraj was representing the Kings XI Punjab. The hard-hitting batter smacked Chennai Super Kings pacer Makhaya Ntini for a mammoth 119 meter six in Mohali.
7. Ross Taylor – 119m
During the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Ross Taylor tore apart Chennai Super Kings pacer Chaminda Vaas with an enormous six. The 119 meter six was among the biggest hits of the season.
8. Ben Cutting – 117m
The Australia all-rounder hit his fellow countryman Shane Watson for a gigantic six during the 2016 season of IPL. In this match, Cutting was representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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