Top 5 captains with most sixes in a single IPL season
Several captains have hit numerous sixes in a single IPL season.
Captaincy is a challenging job in Indian Premier League (IPL), which observes intense competition among 10 teams for the title. Over the years, several IPL captains have led from the front with the bat, delivering match-winning performances for their teams.
From explosive openers to fearless finishers, these captains have impressed with their aggressive batting style. Several captains have hit numerous sixes in a single IPL season, delivering dominating performances with the bat. On that note, below are the top five captains with most sixes in a single IPL season.
IPL captains with the most sixes in a single season
MS Dhoni (CSK) – 30 sixes (IPL 2018)
In IPL 2018, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a comeback after completing their two-year ban. They also won the title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. CSK captain MS Dhoni led from the front and slammed 30 sixes in the season, scoring 455 runs at a strike rate of 150.
David Warner (SRH) – 31 sixes (IPL 2016)
Sunrisers Hyderabad won their maiden title in IPL 2016 under captain David Warner. The left-handed batsman played a key role in his team’s title-winning campaign, smacking 848 runs. He hit 31 sixes and also finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the season.
Virat Kohli (RCB)- 38 sixes (IPL 2016)
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli scripted the record for most runs in a single edition in IPL 2016, hitting 973 runs in 16 games with four centuries and seven fifties. The right-handed batsman also hit 38 sixes in the tournament and takes the third spot on this list.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)- 39 sixes (IPL 2025)
Shreyas Iyer showed impeccable captaincy skills in IPL 2025, taking Punjab Kings to the playoffs after a gap of 10 seasons. They ended as runners-up in the tournament. Iyer also rocked with the bat, hitting 604 runs in 17 games including six half-centuries. He hit 39 sixes in the season.
Rajat Patidar (RCB)- 41 sixes (IPL 2026)
Rajat Patidar grabs the top spot in the list. The RCB captain slammed 41 sixes in IPL 2026, leading the batting from the front. He played a crucial role in RCB’s success in the season, with five half-centuries.
Which captain holds the record for most sixes in an IPL season?
Rajat Patidar (41 sixes in IPL 2026) holds the record for most sixes in a single season as a captain.
Which captains have hit more than 30 sixes in a single IPL season?
Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and David Warner are four captains who have hit more than 30 sixes in a single IPL season.
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