IPL: Most sixes as captain

With the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 well underway, there have been many explosive performances from several players so far. With many skippers lighting the stage on fire, over the years, the role of the franchise skipper has been one of the most important at the IPL.

Many captains like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have played big roles in propelling their teams to wins over the years. Let us have a look at the top three skippers with the most sixes in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma

Current India and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma sits in third place on the list of the captains with the most sixes in the IPL. With 151 sixes to his name as skipper and 6060 runs in 234 IPL games, Rohit has solidified himself as one of the best batters in the history of the tournament. Under his leadership, Mumbai have won the IPL five times, more than any other side. 

Virat Kohli

Former India and RCB skipper, Virat Kohli sits in second place on the list. With 168 sixes to his name as skipper and 6903 runs in 230 matches in the tournament, Kohli has been one of the most important players for Bangalore over the years. Through his performances, the side has gotten very close to winning the title on quite a few occasions.

MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni has been well-established as one of the greatest captains in the history of the tournament. With 214 sixes to his name as captain, Dhoni sits in number one on the list. Furthermore, the 41-year-old also has 5039 runs to his name in 241 IPL games. Under his leadership, Chennai have gone on to win four IPL titles and are making a strong case for themselves in the ongoing season as well.