Hitting sixes has become a crucial part of batting in T20 Cricket. In the final five overs, the ability to hit boundaries often decides whether a team posts a challenging score or successfully chases one. This IPL season has seen many high-scoring matches, with sixes playing a key role during the closing stages.
Top 5 six-hitters in overs 15-20 in IPL 2026 (until match 62)
1. Tim David
Tim David tops the list with 18 sixes in the last five overs. Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he has consistently delivered impactful performances, ensuring his team has a reliable finisher in tight situations.
2. Shreyas Iyer
Next is Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS), with 14 sixes in the final five overs. His batting leadership and strategic skills make him an essential part of PBKS’s efforts this season.
3. Heinrich Klaasen
Leading the tournament in runs, Heinrich Klaasen has also been a strong performer late in innings. For Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he has hit 13 sixes in overs 15-20, establishing himself as a key contributor, especially with SRH now in the playoffs.
4. Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians has become a reliable scorer, accumulating 336 runs in 12 innings. His power hitting includes 13 sixes in the final five overs and a total of 16 sixes and 30 fours throughout the season.
5. Donovan Ferreira
Donovan Ferreira from Rajasthan Royals has made an impact as a lower-order hitter, blasting 13 sixes in the last five overs and scoring over 200 runs at a strike rate exceeding 170. His finishing abilities enhance RR’s batting strength.
Honourable mention
Nitish Kumar Reddy of Sunrisers Hyderabad has also been notable, matching the count of 13 sixes during the final overs. His performance adds more depth to SRH’s batting lineup.
This season has highlighted the importance of finishers who excel in the closing overs. Their consistent ability to hit sixes has shifted the outcomes of games and significantly influenced the playoff scenario.