5 Players who can break Albie Morkel's record for the longest six in IPL

Records in the IPL take a tumble every now and then, but one milestone that has stood the test of time since the tournament's inaugural season is the record for the longest six. The prestigious record belongs to Albie Morkel, who smashed a 125-metre six while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Deccan Chargers in Match No. 26 of IPL 2008.

The record-breaking hit came on the second ball of the 17th over when Morkel went down on one knee and launched Pragyan Ojha deep into the stands over midwicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The hit was officially measured at 125 metres.

The IPL is now heading into its 20th season, and no player has come close to breaking Morkel's long-standing record. However, several modern-day power-hitters possess the firepower to surpass that mark.

Here are five contenders who could rewrite the record books by smashing the longest six in IPL history:

#1 Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone is among the strongest contenders to surpass Morkel's record. The England all-rounder smashed a 122-metre six off Haris Rauf during a T20I at Headingley in 2021. If Livingstone connects cleanly and finds the middle of the bat, he certainly has the power to go beyond Morkel's mark.

#2 Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis smashed a 120-metre six off Australia's Aaron Hardie during a T20I in Cairns in 2025, which remains the longest six of his international career. Renowned for his explosive ball-striking ability, Brevis has all the attributes required to set a new IPL record.

#3 Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen is another South African batter capable of threatening Morkel's long-standing record. Klaasen famously deposited Mumbai Indians spinner Vignesh Puthur for a 107-metre six while representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match No. 41 of IPL 2025.

#4 Tim David

Australia's destructive finisher Tim David is one of the leading contenders to rewrite the IPL's six-hitting record books. David unleashed a colossal 129-metre six off Axar Patel during the third T20I between Australia and India in Hobart in 2025, underlining his immense power-hitting credentials.

#5 Hardik Pandya

Star allrounder Hardik Pandya is the only Indian on this list with the ability to create a new all-time IPL record. Pandya struck a 109-metre six off Bernard Scholtz during India's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Namibia in Delhi, showcasing the brute power that makes him a genuine contender to challenge Morkel's record.