The Indian Premier League has never been a question of show-stopping batting exhibitions that leave observers stunned and bowlers down in morale. The tournament, since it was born in 2008, has witnessed a lot of batting masterclasses where boundaries have flowed like water down a slope. What precisely is the essence of T20 cricket, then, is the capacity of a batsman to keep striking the fence time and time again, with minimal dot balls and maximum scoring opportunities. Although sprinting between wickets remains a vital skill, there is nothing quite so stadium-rousing as the ear-splitting thrill of a six flying over the stands or a sharp slap of a well-placed four slicing out into the beyond. This article explores the fascinating statistic of "Most Runs from Fours and Sixes in a Single IPL Innings" – the record that most accurately depicts a batter's boundary-hitting prowess in one match. From Chris Gayle's boundary fest to some of the lesser-known boundary-bashes, we look at the innings when batsmen simply did not care to run. Which Player Has Scored the Most Runs from Fours and Sixes in a Single IPL Innings? Player Runs scored Mins Balls 4s 6s 4+6 SR Team Opposition Ground Match Date Chris Gayle 175 102 66 13 17 154 265.15 RCB v Warriors Bengaluru 23 Apr 2013 Brendon McCullum 158 - 73 10 13 118 216.43 KKR v RCB Bengaluru 18 Apr 2008 AB de Villiers 129 78 52 10 12 112 248.07 RCB v Guj Lions Bengaluru 14 May 2016 Yashasvi Jaiswal 124 112 62 16 8 112 200.00 RR v MI Wankhede 30 Apr 2023 Chris Gayle 128 95 62 7 13 106 206.45 RCB v Daredevils Delhi 17 May 2012 Sanath Jayasuriya 114 - 48 9 11 102 237.50 MI v CSK Wankhede 14 May 2008 Rishabh Pant 128 - 63 15 7 102 203.17 Daredevils v SRH Delhi 10 May 2018 Chris Gayle 117 84 57 7 12 100 205.26 RCB v Kings XI Bengaluru 06 May 2015 AB de Villiers 133 82 59 19 4 100 225.42 RCB v MI Wankhede 10 May 2015 Quinton de Kock 140 97 70 10 10 100 200.00 LSG v KKR DY Patil 18 May 2022 Player Descriptions for Most Runs from Fours and Sixes in a Single IPL Innings Chris Gayle Image Source : BCCI The self-proclaimed "Universe Boss" sits atop this exclusive list with his slaughterous 175-run rampage at Pune Warriors in 2013. Gayle's four-for boundary count is science fiction: 13 fours and mind-boggling 17 sixes, scoring 154 runs (88% of what he scored in total) without even sweating between wickets. Releasing raw power combined with surgical precision, he cuts down the Warriors' bowling team at his adopted hunting ground of Chinnaswamy Stadium. The innings is not just the record for most boundary runs but also the highest single score ever by a batsman in T20, his strike rate of 265.15 reflecting the calculated destruction he unleashed that day in Bengaluru. Also Read | Top Teams with Best Allrounder Picks in IPL 2025 Brendon McCullum Image Source : AFP In IPL's rousing start, which was a curtain-raiser, McCullum's blitzkrieg in the first match announced the tournament's arrival in style. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, the Kiwi whirlwind scored 10 fours and 13 sixes and scored 118 runs on boundaries. McCullum's style of attacking batting revolutionized batting in T20 cricket that night to a whole new level of aggression that was to become the trademark of the league. First and foremost, this destruction task was left to him when T20 cricket was still finding itself, so his performance became not only statistically but culturally iconic for the shortest version of cricket. AB de Villiers Image Source : Getty Images The "Mr. 360" tag was most aptly redeemed in de Villiers' virtuoso act against Gujarat Lions in 2016. Aggregating 112 runs including 10 fours and 12 sixes, the South African master shattered 52-ball boundaries. De Villiers is separated from most of the power-hitters because his aesthetically pleasing technique featured scoops, reverse sweeps, and conventional drives in happy combination in his batting orchestra. His 248.07 strike rate in stratosphere had no mindless slog but calculated aggression, as if anticipating field changes a step ahead of captains communicating them. This innings encapsulated why de Villiers is cricket's greatest all-round contemporary batsman—technically impeccable but creatively merciless. Yashasvi Jaiswal Image Source : BCCI The youngest of this list's greats, Jaiswal's match-winning performance against Mumbai Indians in 2023 heralded his arrival at T20's top shelf. Scoring 112 of his 124 runs off boundaries (16 fours, 8 sixes), the Rajasthan Royals opener's innings was a beautiful mix of old-fashioned technique and contemporary power. Unlike most contemporaries, Jaiswal preferred fours to sixes, breaking the field up with elegance without getting carried away. His 112-minute concentration was sterling temperament for a young player, while his stroke selection showed cricketing acumen well ahead of its time. This innings made him an actual star from promise—evidence that Indian batting's future is in safe hands. Chris Gayle Image Source : BCCI Lightning struck twice with Gayle's second appearance on this list—a 128-run mauling of Delhi Daredevils in 2012. Although slightly fewer boundary-rich than his record-breaking innings, Gayle still smashed 106 runs from boundaries off 7 fours and 13 sixes. Visible is his propensity to deliver maximum returns, with nearly double the number of sixes compared to fours. This innings was particularly reflective of Gayle's strategic consciousness to raise the rate, going slow initially before unleashing controlled destruction in the middle overs. With a strike rate of more than 206, he once again demonstrated why bowlers devised special game plans against him—a luxury few batsmen get to experience in their careers. Sanath Jayasuriya Image Source : AFP The seasoned master of the limited-overs cricket reminded us of his ageless touch in this vintage performance by Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings in 2008. Sri Lanka's cricketing icon may have been in the twilight years of his career, but he hit 9 fours and 11 sixes, accumulating 102 runs from the boundary in 48 balls. His record strike rate of 237.50 was the second highest on this list and spoke volumes about the power of timing over brute strength. Jayasuriya's innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression—waiting for particular bowlers and playing particular spots with unassailable conviction. This innings reasserted his status as the godfather of aggressive opening batting in limited-overs cricket. Rishabh Pant Image Source : BCCI Pant's record-breaking dismantling of Sunrisers Hyderabad's highly-rated bowling unit in 2018 showcased his unique brand of T20 batting. By hitting 102 runs off boundaries (15 fours and 7 sixes), Delhi Daredevils wicket-keeper batsman proved himself capable of playing through gaps and not over fences. Pant's 63-ball dominance combined un-conventional placement of shots with brute power, ruthlessly punishing anything served to his zone. Unlike most of the entries on this list that are replete with foreign stars, Pant's innings were a testament to the evolution of Indian batting—assertive, trailblazing, and unabashedly aggressive. His 200+-plus strike rate against quality bowling only added to the reason why he's cricket's most exciting young talent. Chris Gayle Image Source : BCCI Concluding a hat-trick of his listings in this top rung, Gayle's 117-run rampage against Kings XI Punjab in 2015 contained a complete 100 runs struck off boundaries. With 7 fours and 12 sixes, the total again reflected his six-hitting tendency—gaining maximum return for attack shots. Despite having 57 balls attacked at him, Gayle's strike rate never fell below 205, reflecting amazing constancy in his power-hitting game. What is so staggering about this third inclusion is the manner in which it vindicates his boundary-crossing dominance wasn't patchy brilliance at best but exemplary excellence. Few batsmen appear once on such top-class lists; Gayle's treble inclusion makes him T20 cricket's undisputed boundary king. AB de Villiers Image Source : BCCI In his second of these diaries, de Villiers used a vastly different approach in Mumbai Indians in 2015. Unlike his six-filled innings against Gujarat Lions, this masterclass was characterized by a stunning 19 fours and a mere 4 sixes. This four-to-six ratio is the exact opposite of Gayle's style, indicating de Villiers's adaptability to conditions and bowling threats. Smashing at 225.42, the brilliant South African demonstrated boundary-hitting was not so much about bludgeoning over ropes—placement and timing precision can be as lethal. His innings particularly demonstrated his ability to play against field placements, scoring boundaries in areas captains had just plugged, demonstrating his unparalleled cricket brain as well as his undoubtedly talent. Quinton de Kock Image Source : BCCI The newest addition to this elite list, de Kock's boundary-equated attack against Kolkata Knight Riders for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 was comprised of 10 fours and 10 sixes. The same boundary tally arrived at a tidy 100 runs off the boundaries from his 70-ball effort. What makes de Kock's performance unique among others is the manner in which it was delivered—the pace—a relentless pursuit that never took on a risky appearance. South African wicketkeeper-batsman's flawless batting coupled with intelligent choice of shot allowed him to hit a 200.00 strike rate after being subjected to more balls than much of the rest of the innings in this table. His display proved that inning-construction and intelligent boundary-hitting could be combined successfully as part of new T20 necessity blended with orthodox opener's responsibility. Also Read | Top 10 Players Who Might Not Get a Game to Play in IPL 2025 Conclusion The figures of "Most Runs scored off Fours and Sixes in an Individual IPL innings" provide fascinating trends in the evolution of T20 batting.Chris Gayle's run of three games, the best being the record 154 boundary hits, solidifies his position in cricket history as the best boundary wizard. And yet, no less indicative is the extent of batting styles categorized—ranging from Gayle's six-bashing spree to de Villiers' pretty stroke-play and Jaiswal's technical wizardry. What binds these performances together is each of these batsmen's ability to identify and target exploitable match-ups against a particular bowler and also get used to playing conditions. Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium is most notable with four of these ten innings, further cementing its image as a heaven for boundary-hitters. Most tellingly, these boundary-stuffed performances summarize the entire history of the IPL—right from McCullum's tournament-opening carnage in 2008 all the way to Jaiswal's recent heroics in 2023—showing that while tactics might shift, boundary-hitting brilliance is T20 cricket's finest asset.