Biggest Sixes of IPL 2026 — The Longest-Distance Leaderboard (Live)
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Quick answer: This page tracks every 100-metre-plus six in IPL 2026 — with hitter, bowler, venue, match context, and landing zone. It updates after every fixture. Bookmark it.
The leaderboard — IPL 2026 (live)
Updates after every match. Distances are official broadcast measurements from the IPL production feed.
| Rank | Distance | Batter | Team | Bowler | Opposition | Venue | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (first 110m+ six of season) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Entries are added after every IPL 2026 match. The leaderboard resets seasonally — this list is IPL 2026 only.
The current hitters most likely to top this list
Based on career six-hitting distance averages, these are the six batters most likely to put their name at the top of the IPL 2026 list:
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG) — The left-hander whose ball-flight regularly clears stadiums. Career average six distance: ~85m, with multiple 110m+ strikes across leagues.
- Rishabh Pant (LSG) — His one-handed slog-sweep for six at Narendra Modi Stadium is still the most technically insane shot in cricket.
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS) — The switch-hit six is an illegal-looking 100m+ delivery almost every match.
- Tim David (RCB) — Raw height and reach produce vertical hits that rarely fly flat.
- Travis Head (SRH) — Left-hander, clean hitter, favours straight-boundary clearances.
- Hardik Pandya (MI) — The most consistent 95m+ hitter in the Indian game.
The all-time IPL longest-six record
For context on what "longest six in IPL" looks like historically:
| Distance | Batter | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 m | Albie Morkel | 2008 | Bangalore |
| 117 m | Adam Gilchrist | 2011 | Chandigarh |
| 117 m | Chris Gayle | various | Chinnaswamy |
| 115 m | Ross Taylor | 2009 | Johannesburg |
| 115 m | Yusuf Pathan | 2014 | Pune |
| 112 m | MS Dhoni | 2019 | Chepauk |
The all-time IPL record sits at 119 m (Albie Morkel, 2008). An IPL 2026 hitter who crosses 120 m puts their name in cricket history, not just the seasonal list.
Venue effects — which grounds enable the big six?
All distances are not created equal. Some grounds reward a six disproportionately because of altitude, wind, or boundary dimensions:
- Chinnaswamy (Bengaluru) — Altitude ~920m reduces air density, ball travels 2–3% further. Short square boundaries help.
- Wankhede (Mumbai) — Sea-level humidity, but shorter straight boundary. Short but precise carry.
- Chepauk (Chennai) — The longest average six distance on record because batters have to REALLY clear the rope.
- HPCA Dharamsala — Altitude + cool air = the ultimate distance ground. Every IPL 2026 match here is a 120m candidate.
How IPL measures six distances
A common reader question: are IPL six distances accurate? The short answer is "reasonably, but not laboratory-grade."
IPL broadcast measurements use:
- Hawk-Eye ball-tracking — the same system used for LBW decisions
- Drone or stadium cameras — triangulate landing point
- Published distance — factors in the ball's apex and landing point, not raw horizontal distance
The published number is usually within ±3% of actual flight. Crowd-banked six landings can skew slightly long; roof-clearances are flagged as "estimated."
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FAQ
What is the longest six in IPL 2026 so far? This page updates with the longest six after every match. Check the live leaderboard above for the current record holder.
Who hit the longest six in IPL history? Albie Morkel's 119m six in IPL 2008 at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru, is the most widely accepted longest IPL six on record.
How is six distance measured in IPL? Via Hawk-Eye ball tracking plus drone/camera triangulation. Numbers are published in metres and are generally within ±3% accuracy.
Which IPL venue produces the longest sixes? HPCA Dharamsala (altitude) and Chinnaswamy Bengaluru (altitude + short boundaries) consistently produce the longest confirmed sixes.
Last updated: 18 April 2026. Leaderboard refreshes after every IPL 2026 match.
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