10 longest sixes of IPL when the ball crossed the stadium! Not only Yuvraj, Gambhir’s name also included in the list
News India Live, Digital Desk: Raining of fours and sixes in the Indian Premier Premium League (IPL) is not a new thing, but there are some sixes which remain recorded in the record books forever. Do you know which player has hit the longest six in the history of IPL? In this list, not only the powerful all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, but the name of former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir will also surprise you. That ‘invincible’ record of Albie Morkel. In the very first season of IPL (2008), Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Albie Morkel had accomplished a feat which no one has been able to break till date. He hit a 125 meter long six off the ball of Pragyan Ojha. This is still the longest six in IPL history. Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa’s brilliance. Yuvraj Singh, popularly known as Sixer King, had hit a huge six of 119 meters while playing for Punjab in the year 2009. At the same time, Robin Uthappa is also not behind, he covered a distance of 120 meters while playing for RCB in the year 2010. Gautam Gambhir’s Surprise Entry: Gautam Gambhir, usually known for his classic batting, has also made his place in this list. In 2013, while playing for KKR, Gambhir surprised everyone by hitting a 117 meter long six. This proves that if the timing is right, the ball can go anywhere.Top 10 longest sixes in IPL history (Table)Player NameTeamDistance of six (meters)YearAlbie MorkelCSK125m2008Praveen KumarRCB124m2008Adam GilchristKXIP122m2011Robin UthappaRCB120m2010Chris GayleRCB 119 m 2013 Yuvraj Singh K But the top 3 records are still in the names of players from the initial season. As the technology and quality of bats is improving, fans are hopeful that soon this historical record of 125 meters will be broken. Do you think any player will be able to break Albie Morkel’s record of 125 meters this season? Please tell us your opinion.
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