Top Six-Hitting Batsmen with the Highest Price Tags in a Single IPL Season

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Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2012)

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The undisputed "Universe Boss" holds the record for most sixes in an IPL season with a whopping 59 sixes in 2012 for RCB.

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Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders, 2019)

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Known for his power hitting, Russell fell just short of Gayle's record with 52 sixes for KKR in 2019.

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Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals, 2022)

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The English batsman emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 2022 season, hammering 45 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.

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Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

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While not necessarily the biggest six hitter on this list, Kohli is one of the most expensive batsmen due to his overall batting record.

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Rohit Sharma

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Rohit Sharma, the "Hitman," is known for his elegant yet powerful batting style. He has hit a total of 272 sixes throughout his IPL career.

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