Gayle’s 36 sixes in 2012 redefined what was possible.
Kohli is not traditionally classified as a "six-hitter" like Gayle or Russell. His 2016 season challenges the archetype. most sixes in an ipl season
In recent years, Indian players have begun dominating the six-hitting charts. set a new record for Indians in 2024 with 42 sixes . This mark was briefly challenged by Nicholas Pooran (40 sixes) and Shreyas Iyer (39 sixes) in 2025. However, the most explosive emergence is 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , who has already cleared the ropes 40 times in the first 9 matches of the 2026 season , putting Chris Gayle's long-standing record in serious jeopardy. Team Records: The Powerhouse Franchises Gayle’s 36 sixes in 2012 redefined what was possible
Teams can now play an extra specialist batter, allowing the top order to attack without fear of a collapse. In recent years, Indian players have begun dominating