West Indies batters have consistently showcased their explosive batting skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with several players making significant contributions to the league’s history of six-hitting. Here are the key records for sixes by West Indies players in IPL history:
All Time Most Sixes by West Indies Batters in IPL
- Chris Gayle: Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) among West Indies batters. He has smashed an incredible 357 sixes in his IPL career, which is nearly 100 more than the second-highest overall six-hitter, Rohit Sharma. Gayle also set the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, hitting 59 sixes during the 2012 season.
- Kieron Pollard: Kieron Pollard holds the distinction of hitting the second-most sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) among West Indian batters, trailing only Chris Gayle. Pollard smashed 223 sixes during his illustrious IPL career with the Mumbai Indians, spanning from 2010 to 2022. His six-hitting prowess contributed significantly to Mumbai Indians’ five IPL titles, making him one of the most impactful players in the league’s history.
- Andre Russell: Andre Russell holds the record for the most sixes in the IPL among West Indies batters, with 200 sixes as of IPL 2024. This milestone makes him one of the most prolific six-hitters in the league’s history. All of Russell’s sixes have been scored for Kolkata Knight Riders, where he has been a key player since joining the franchise in 2014.
- Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran, the West Indian cricketer, has established himself as one of the most explosive hitters in IPL history. He recently became the fourth West Indian to hit over 150 sixes in the IPL, following Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. Pooran achieved this milestone during IPL 2025, becoming the third-fastest player to reach 150 sixes in just 78 innings, behind Gayle (50 innings) and Russell (72 innings). In IPL 2024, Pooran joined the elite “100 sixes club,” becoming the fifth West Indian to achieve this feat. He smashed 36 sixes that season, ranking as the foreign player with the most sixes in the league stage and third overall.
These players highlight the dominance of West Indies batters in power-hitting across IPL seasons.
