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IPL 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Joins All-Time Six-Hitting Elites with 11 Maximums
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 101-run masterclass in IPL 2025 Match 47 will be remembered not only for his age and composure, but also for his monstrous power-hitting. The 14-year-old smashed 11 sixes — the most by any Indian in a single IPL innings — and joined an elite list dominated by international legends.
Top 10 Most Sixes in an IPL Innings
| Rank | Player | Sixes | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 17 | RCB | PWI | 2013 |
| 2 | Brendon McCullum | 13 | KKR | RCB | 2008 |
| 3 | AB de Villiers | 12 | RCB | MI | 2015 |
| 4 | Rishabh Pant | 11 | DC | SRH | 2018 |
| 4 | Murali Vijay | 11 | CSK | RR | 2010 |
| 4 | Sanju Samson | 11 | RR | PBKS | 2021 |
| 4 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 11 | RR | GT | 2025 |
| 8 | Andre Russell | 10 | KKR | CSK | 2019 |
| 9 | Yusuf Pathan | 9 | RR | MI | 2010 |
| 10 | Suresh Raina | 9 | CSK | PBKS | 2014 |
Suryavanshi now shares the fourth-highest spot in IPL six-hitting history — and he’s only 14.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 11 Sixes vs GT: A Breakdown
- All 11 sixes were cleanly timed, most clearing 75m+
- 4 came against fast bowlers (Siraj, Krishna)
- 7 were against spin (Rashid, Sundar, Sai Kishore)
- Included a hat-trick of sixes in one over off Sai Kishore
Why This Matters
- Youngest player to hit 10+ sixes in a T20 innings
- Most sixes by any Indian player in IPL history (joint record)
- Reinforces Rajasthan Royals’ legacy as a franchise that discovers next-gen talent
What This Means for IPL’s Evolution
The fact that a 14-year-old can match records set by Gayle, Pant, and Samson points to the evolving landscape of T20 cricket. With batters now training for power from early stages, the boundaries between experience and talent are blurring faster than ever.
Looking Forward
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, expect more fireworks — but few may match the magnitude of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 11-sixes assault. He is no longer just a young prodigy. He is already one of the most dangerous batters in the league.
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