IPL 2026: These Openers Have Hit the Most Sixes in the IPL—Let's Learn More About These Players

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.