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IPL Season Recap: Total Number of Sixes in Each IPL Season (2008-2022)

By CricketersChoice Editors

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a highly anticipated annual cricket tournament that attracts fans from all over the world. One of the most exciting aspects of the game is the power of the players to hit the ball out of the park, also known as a “six.” In this article, we will take a look at the total number of sixes hit in each IPL season to date, giving fans a comprehensive breakdown of this exciting aspect of the game.

From the inaugural season in 2008 to the most recent one, we’ll take a look at the trends that have emerged over the years. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual spectator, this article has something for everyone.

Total Number of Sixes in Each IPL Season (2008-2022)

YearSixesMatchesAvg. per match
20086225910.54
2009506598.58
2010585609.75
2011639748.64
2012731769.62
2013672768.84
20147146011.90
20156926011.53
20166386010.63
20177056011.75
20188726014.53
20197846013.07
20207346012.23
20216876011.45
202210627314.55
Total1064395711.12

2022 Season – 1062 Sixes

As previously noted, the 2022 season marked the first time that the number of sixes hit four digits. Although the increase in the number of teams and matches in the 2022 season may have contributed to this, it should be noted that even when the IPL featured 10 teams in the past, the number of sixes hit never exceeded 750.

The Mumbai Indians consistently hit the most sixes in the IPL, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore are the team that has conceded the most sixes throughout the tournament’s history. A list of bowlers who have conceded the most sixes in tournament history is also available for reference.

2018 Season – 872 Sixes

The 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the eleventh season of the IPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. The tournament was held from April 7 to May 27, 2018. The season featured eight teams, with each team playing a total of 14 matches.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged as the winners of the 2018 IPL, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. This was their third IPL title, and their first since the team’s suspension in 2015 and 2016.

One of the standout players of the 2018 season was Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Kane Williamson, who was named the player of the tournament for his consistently outstanding performances with the bat, finishing the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 735 runs in 17 matches.

2019 Season – 784 Sixes

The 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was the 12th edition of the tournament. The Mumbai Indians won the tournament, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final by 1 run. The Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Tournament, while Andre Russell of the Kolkata Knight Riders won the award for Most Valuable Player. The tournament was held from March 23 to May 12, 2019.

2020 Season – 734 Sixes

The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was the 13th edition of the tournament. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) instead of India, and was played from September 19 to November 10, 2020. The Mumbai Indians won their fifth title, defeating the Delhi Capitals in the final by 5 wickets. The Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Tournament, while KL Rahul from Kings XI Punjab won the award for Most Valuable Player.

2012 Season- 731 Sixes

The 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was the 5th edition of the tournament. The Kolkata Knight Riders won their first title, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final by 5 wickets. The Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine was named the Player of the Tournament, while Chris Gayle of Royal Challengers Bangalore won the award for Most Valuable Player. The tournament was held from April 4 to May 27, 2012.

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