Hitting five sixes in a single over is one of the most memorable and exhilarating feats in T20 cricket, highlighting an explosive batter's power, belief, and timing. Within the fast-paced formats of the Indian Premier League (IPL), not an abundance of players have hit five or more sixes in a single over having done so, but every player who has achieved it, changed the momentum of a match or potted the final nail in the coffin of the other team. These moments have gone on to become iconic in IPL history. From Universe Boss Chris Gayle to fearless youngster Riyan Parag, these batters have surpassed the limitations of the human capacity of fours and plundered sixes to leave spectators awestruck and bowlers in turmoil in the space of a single over.

1. Chris Gayle – 175 (66) | RCB vs PWI, IPL 2013

Chris Gayle’s innings of 175* off 66 balls remains the most iconic innings in the history of IPL. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India (PWI) at iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the legendary West Indian batter unleashed a storm that shattered multiple records of batting. The dynamic left-hand batter struck 13 fours and 17 sixes — including five sixes in a single over which was bowled by spinner Rahul Sharma. Gayle's brutal hitting left the opposition clueless and the crowd in awe. That over contributed massively to RCB’s record total of 263/5, the highest team total in IPL history. Gayle’s ability to maintain a strike rate of over 265 through the innings was unprecedented, and his five-sixes-over remains a textbook example of T20 carnage.

2. Rahul Tewatia – 53 (31) | RR vs KXIP, IPL 2020

In IPL 2020, Rahul Tewatia enjoyed one of the greatest transformations in professional T20 cricket. Chasing a total of 224 against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), the Rajasthan Royals found themselves in a tough position. Tewatia made a slow start, scoring 8 runs off 19 balls, frustrating everyone watching on TV and his own teammates. But then in the 18th over, Tewatia changed the game, hitting Sheldon Cottrell for the first five sixes of his career in one over. Cottrell's 18th over cost Punjab a total of 30 runs, and Tewatia's ending score of 53 runs off 31 balls turned the match upside down.

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3. Ravindra Jadeja – 62 (28) | CSK vs RCB, IPL 2021

Ravindra Jadeja’s phenomenal 62 not out off just 28 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2021 has to be up there as one of the greatest all-round performances in IPL history. Jadeja batted at No. 5 for Chennai Super Kings and blasted in the last over of the innings bowled by Harshal Patel. In that over, Jadeja hit five sixes and one four, to score 37 runs off that over, which was the most expensive over in IPL history at that time. With Jadeja’s finishing, CSK had reached 191/4.

4. Rinku Singh – 48 (21) | KKR vs GT, IPL 2023

Rinku Singh's 48* off 21 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 was a fairytale ending to one of the most thrilling matches ever. Kolkata Knight Riders needed 29 runs off the last over. Facing Yash Dayal, Rinku did the unimaginable - hitting 5 straight sixes to clinch an impossible victory. This was not just about pure power, but it was also about nerves, temperament and timing of the shots. His innings was only 48, but left a lasting memory behind and established him as a clutch performer. The calmness he showed in a world of top-level pressure made it a finish for the ages and rightly will be one of the most replayed IPL moments ever.

5. Riyan Parag – 95 (45) | RR vs CSK, IPL 2025

In IPL 2025, Riyan Parag announced his arrival as a powerful finisher with a blistering 68 off just 28 balls against Chennai Super Kings. Known more for his potential than performance in earlier seasons, Parag turned the tide by smashing Moeen Ali for five sixes in one over, injecting life into Rajasthan Royals’ innings. His calculated aggression, shot selection, and fearless intent made headlines. Each six came with authority — from clean straight hits to lofts over midwicket — showcasing his evolved technique. It was a breakthrough moment for the young batter, and the innings played a pivotal role in RR posting a competitive total in a high-stakes match.