The excitement of cricket lovers around the world is coming to an end. Bengaluru's M from March 28. The IPL 2026 season will get off to a grand start at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. This ground in Bengaluru is considered to be a paradise for six hitters, as the ball travels faster in the air due to its small boundaries and altitude. The big question this season is whether anyone can break Chris Gayle's 14-year-old record? In 2012, Gayle hit 59 sixes in a single season. Today we will analyze 8 batsmen who have the potential to create history by crossing the 50 mark this time.
Abhishek Sharma: This new sixer king of Sunrisers Hyderabad is in great form at the moment. Abhishek Sharma's greatest strength is his high bat speed and ability to bat fearlessly in the powerplay. He is the closest player to Chris Gayle's record as he takes no time to set up and starts the attack from the very first ball. "Abhishek Sharma holds the record for hitting 42 sixes in an IPL season, the highest ever hit by any Indian batsman."
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: This Rajasthan Royals debutant is the talk of the town. It is a rare phenomenon in the world of cricket to show such tremendous strength at just 14 years of age. Usually players of this age focus on technique, but Vaibhav has a natural ability to hit big shots. Last year he got a chance in just 7 matches in which he hit 24 sixes. If he plays the full season this time, he can certainly challenge Gayle's tally of 59 sixes.
Ishan Kishan: Ishan Kishan is now in the camp of Sunrisers Hyderabad. His form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the recent T20 World Cup has blown the minds of opposing teams. An exciting analysis here is that Sunrisers now have a 'trio' of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Henrik Klaassen, who could make this team the most six-hitting team in IPL history. With the way Ishaan is currently hitting cleanly, he can top this list.
Nicholas Pooran: If any player is truly carrying on the legacy of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, it is Nicholas Pooran. Pooran plays both the role of a finisher and an anchor for the Lucknow Super Giants. His muscular strength helps him hit sixes to any corner of the field. Nicholas Pooran Last season, this Lucknow Super Giants batsman hit 40 sixes the most. This time too Pooran will try to go ahead in the run of hitting sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians is not a traditional power-hitter, yet he always figures in the list of most sixes. The reason is his 'pace use' technique. But as usual he will once again be a key player in Mumbai's batting lineup. He has consistently ranked in the top 10 or 15 in the list of most sixes hitters in every season. Last year, he hit 38 sixes. This time he will try to surpass this figure.
Henrik Klaasen : If any foreign player has made the biggest impact when it comes to hitting sixes against spinners in recent years, it is South African star Henrik Klaasen. A key part of Sunrisers' explosive batting line-up, Klaasen scores a lot of runs and also hits a lot of sixes while batting in the middle overs.
Mitchell Marsh : Australian star Mitchell Marsh was one of the most successful batsmen for Lucknow Super Giants last season, hitting 37 sixes. He will aim to hit as many sixes as possible in IPL 2026 and lead his team to victory. He is also a strong contender to be the number one six hitter this season.
Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli might be the most surprising name on this list. There's a reason for this: He's not known for hitting sixes. However, Kohli has improved this ability in the last two years. While Abhishek hit the most sixes in IPL 2024 with 42, Kohli was second with 38. Recently, Kohli has shown more interest in hitting sixes in various ODI series and has been successful. Wouldn't be surprised if he does it again this time. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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