IPL history: 5 batsmen with the most sixes in the tournament

#1 Chris Gayle (292 sixes)

'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is miles ahead of all others as far as hitting sixes is concerned in the IPL. The Windies player has scored a total of 3994 runs in 112 IPL matches, putting him at 9th place in the list of highest run scorers in IPL.

GayleStorm, as the 39-year-old is popularly known for his power hitting, has blasted 324 fours and 292 sixes in the IPL.

The Jamaica-born player has also scored the most number of centuries (6) in the tournament. Chris Gayle is all about brute force and has the ability to single-handedly wreak havoc for the opposition.

The Windies player has also been used as a handy off-spinner occasionally. He represented Kolkata Knight Riders from 2008 to 2010 and then Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2011 to 2017.

Gayle has been a part of Kings XI Punjab since IPL 2018. His performance was noteworthy in the previous edition as well. He made 368 runs in 11 matches at an average of 40.88 and strike rate of 146.03.

The legendary batsman is also reconsidering his international retirement after taking into consideration his recent batting form and exceptional performances against England.