New Delhi, May 20: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket sensation, is on the verge of breaking Chris Gayle’s long-standing IPL record from 14 years ago. Known for his explosive batting, Suryavanshi could surpass Gayle’s record with just one strong performance.
Chris Gayle’s rise as a powerful batsman was significantly aided by the IPL, where he gained fame as the ‘Sixer King’ and ‘Universe Boss.’ In the 2012 IPL season, Gayle hit an impressive 59 sixes, setting the record for the most sixes by a single batsman in one IPL season.
Currently, Suryavanshi is only seven sixes away from breaking Gayle’s record. In the 2026 IPL season, he has already hit 53 sixes in 13 matches. With one league match remaining and potential playoff opportunities with the Rajasthan Royals, he has ample chances to break the record. Suryavanshi often hits more sixes than singles, doubles, or fours in his innings, making it likely that a solid performance could be enough to surpass Gayle’s mark. Notably, with 53 sixes, he has already set the record for the most sixes by an Indian batsman in a single season.
The third-highest six-hitter in a single IPL season is Andre Russell, who hit 52 sixes while playing for KKR in 2019. Chris Gayle ranks fourth with 51 sixes in 2013, while Jos Buttler rounds out the top five with 45 sixes in 2022.
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