IPL 2026: Top 5 batters with most sixes after the 15th over this season

Range hitting has become one of the most critical aspects of batting in T20 cricket. In the final five overs, the ability to clear the ropes often determines whether a team sets a daunting total or successfully chases one down. This season, the IPL has been dominated by batting shootouts, with boundary-hitting, especially sixes, emerging as the ultimate game-changer in the death overs.

Top 5 six-hitters in overs 15-20 in IPL 2026 (until match 62)

1. Tim David  

Tim David leads the charts with 18 sixes in the last five overs. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he has played several blistering cameos down the order, providing his side with the assurance that even in crunch situations, they have a finisher capable of turning games single-handedly.

2. Shreyas Iyer  

Close behind is Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer, who has smashed 14 sixes in the last five overs. His ability to lead from the front with the bat complements his tactical acumen, making him a pivotal figure in PBKS’s campaign.

3. Heinrich Klaasen  

The tournament’s leading run-getter, Heinrich Klaasen, has also been destructive in the closing stages. For Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he has struck 13 sixes in overs 15-20, underlining his role as an aggressor. With SRH already in the playoffs, one can expect more maximums from the South African.

4. Tilak Varma  

Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma has emerged as a reliable run machine, amassing 336 runs in 12 innings. His power-hitting has been equally impressive, with 13 sixes in the final five overs. Overall, he has hit 16 sixes and 30 fours, showcasing his explosiveness.

5. Donovan Ferreira  

Rajasthan Royals’ Donovan Ferreira has carved a niche as a lower-order enforcer. The South African has hammered 13 sixes in the last five overs, scoring over 200 runs at a strike rate above 170. His ability to finish innings with power makes him a vital cog in RR’s batting lineup.

Honourable mention

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also impressed, matching the tally of 13 sixes in the last five overs. His contributions add another layer of firepower to SRH’s batting depth.

In a season where batting dominance has defined contests, these finishers have shown that six-hitting in the final five overs is not just a skill but a necessity. Their ability to clear boundaries consistently has tilted matches and, in many cases, shaped the playoff race itself.