Top 7 Indians with Most Sixes in a Single IPL Season: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leads Historic List

The most sixes in a single IPL season by Indians has become one of the most exciting benchmarks in modern T20 cricket, highlighting pure power-hitting ability in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to established stars like Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, Indian batters have consistently raised the bar with breathtaking six-hitting performances across seasons.

In IPL history, only a handful of Indian players have managed to dominate bowlers with such consistency, and this elite list showcases the top seven performers who have hit the most sixes in a single IPL season.

Top 7 Indians with Most Sixes in a Single IPL Season

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR, 2026) – 53 Sixes

Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has rewritten IPL record books. At just 15 years of age, he became the first Indian ever to smash more than 50 sixes in a single IPL season. His explosive knock of 93 off 38 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, featuring 10 towering sixes, underlined his fearless approach. With 53 maximums, he stands at the top of this elite chart.

2. Abhishek Sharma (SRH, 2026) – 43 Sixes

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has continued his ultra-aggressive batting in IPL 2026. Dominating both pace and spin, he has cleared the boundary 43 times so far this season, making him one of the most dangerous top-order batters in the league.

3. Abhishek Sharma (SRH, 2024) – 42 Sixes

Before his 2026 heroics, Abhishek Sharma had already announced himself in IPL 2024. His 42 sixes that season showcased his fearless intent in the powerplay, where he regularly dismantled bowling attacks and set the tone for SRH’s batting dominance.

4. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS, 2025) – 39 Sixes

Traditionally known for his elegant strokeplay, Shreyas Iyer added explosive power to his game in IPL 2025. Representing Punjab Kings, he struck 39 sixes while maintaining consistency and control, proving his ability to adapt to modern T20 demands.

5. Virat Kohli (RCB, 2016) – 38 Sixes

The IPL 2016 season remains iconic for Virat Kohli, who scored a record-breaking 973 runs. Alongside his consistency, Kohli also showcased his power-hitting ability by smashing 38 sixes, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable campaign.

6. Virat Kohli (RCB, 2024) – 38 Sixes

Nearly a decade later, Virat Kohli reinvented his T20 approach in IPL 2024. With improved strike rate and innovative shot selection like the sweep and slog-sweep, he once again matched his personal best of 38 sixes in a season.

7. Suryakumar Yadav (MI, 2025) – 38 Sixes

Suryakumar Yadav, India’s 360-degree batting genius, displayed his unmatched creativity in IPL 2025. Using innovative angles and fearless intent, he struck 38 sixes, making him one of the most unpredictable and destructive batters in the league.

The record for the most sixes in a single IPL season by Indians reflects the evolution of Indian batting in T20 cricket. From young emerging stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to seasoned performers like Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, Indian players continue to redefine power-hitting standards in the IPL, making the tournament even more thrilling for fans worldwide.