Virat Kohli has added another landmark to his already legendary IPL résumé, this time during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 match versus Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Bengaluru skipper has kept rewriting batting records, turning yet another milestone into a talking point in the league’s history.
Kohli’s latest achievement came after he had already become the first batter to reach 800 boundaries to his name in IPL cricket. Now, he has pushed past the 300-sixes barrier, finishing the innings with a tally of 303 maximums in the tournament.
Quick facts: Kohli’s 300+ sixes club
- Virat Kohli reached 303 sixes in IPL history
- He became the third batter to cross the 300 mark in IPL
- Chris Gayle leads with 357 sixes from 142 matches
- Rohit Sharma sits second with 310 sixes from 276 matches
- Kohli also holds IPL’s leading run-scorer spot with 8,989 runs
- Kohli’s IPL record for sixes: 303 from 274 matches
That 300-plus milestone places Kohli alongside two of the most destructive hitters the IPL has seen. Chris Gayle, who played for franchises including Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, tops the list with 357 sixes across 142 matches.
Rohit Sharma, another power-hitting mainstay, follows just behind. The former Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians captain has struck 310 sixes in 276 games, underlining his reputation for big hits at crucial moments.
Kohli, who has been closely associated with RCB since 2008, now completes the elite tier with his 303 maximums from 274 appearances. Alongside the six-hitting feat, he also remains IPL’s leading run-getter with 8,989 runs, highlighting how his record dominance extends beyond just boundaries in the air.
Six-hitting charts: the other heavyweights
While the 300-plus group is grabbing headlines, the IPL’s list of maximum hitters also features several other celebrated names. MS Dhoni, linked with Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiant, has 264 sixes, often using his trademark finishing style to turn games in the closing overs.
AB de Villiers adds another layer of flair to the record books. Representing Delhi and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he has 251 sixes, known for his ability to innovate and hit across the ground rather than relying on one type of stroke.
Among players still active, David Warner continues to be a consistent threat, with 236 sixes to his name. Sanju Samson has 234, while Andre Russell remains a standout for sheer power after collecting 223 maximums. Kieron Pollard also ends his decorated Mumbai Indians career with 223 sixes.
KL Rahul rounds out the prominent list as another classy, forceful hitter. Across multiple franchises, he has added 218 sixes, combining timing with strength to keep defenses under pressure.
Most sixes in the IPL (as listed)
- Chris Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB) — 2009–2021, 142 matches, 6s: 357
- Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI) — 2008–2026, 276 matches, 6s: 310
- Virat Kohli (RCB) — 2008–2026, 274 matches, 6s: 303
- MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS) — 2008–2025, 278 matches, 6s: 264
- AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) — 2008–2021, 181 matches, 6s: 251
- David Warner (DC/SRH) — 2009–2024, 146 matches, 6s: 236
- Sanju Samson (CSK/DC/RR) — 2013–2026, 144 matches, 6s: 234
- Andre Russell (DC/KKR) — 2012–2025, 140 matches, 6s: 223
- Kieron Pollard (MI) — 2010–2022, 149 matches, 6s: 223
- KL Rahul (DC/KXIP/LSG/PBKS/RCB/SRH) — 2013–2026, 160 matches, 6s: 218
Kohli’s milestone is another reminder of how his game has evolved in the T20 format, blending elite consistency with rare power. With the 303-sixes mark now secured, the spotlight shifts to what comes next as RCB continue their campaign.
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