IPL 2026: These Openers Have Hit the Most Sixes in the IPL—Let's Learn More About These Players
- byManasavi
- 31 Mar, 2026
Friends, the world's biggest cricket league—the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026—has begun, and for cricket enthusiasts, it is nothing short of a festival. No sooner had the tournament commenced than the "King of Cricket," Virat Kohli, etched his name into the record books. Renowned for his consistency and magnificent gameplay, Kohli has now achieved a remarkable feat: he has become the Indian opener with the most sixes in the history of the IPL. Let's take a look at which openers have hit the most sixes:
**Kohli Tops the List of Indian Openers**
As an opener, Virat Kohli has smashed 182 sixes across 129 innings, thereby becoming the Indian opener with the highest number of sixes in the history of the IPL.
**Surpassing KL Rahul**
Kohli has surpassed KL Rahul, who previously held the record with 179 sixes in 103 innings; Rahul now ranks second among Indian openers.
**Chris Gayle Leads the Overall Tally**
Topping the overall list of players with the most sixes is the "Universe Boss," Chris Gayle, who has smashed 326 sixes in 122 innings, holding the all-time IPL record.
**David Warner Ranks Second**
David Warner holds the second spot in the overall rankings with 210 sixes in 163 innings, a testament to his long-standing dominance as an opener.
**Rohit Sharma's Standing**
Rohit Sharma currently ranks 7th among IPL openers, with a tally of 140 sixes to his name.






