Tim David 106m: Longest Six in IPL 2026 History

The ball left the bat at 140 kilometers per hour. It flew over deep square

2026-04-08

The ball left the bat at 140 kilometers per hour. It flew over deep square leg. It kept climbing. It did not come down. It hit the roof of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The crowd lost their minds. Anushka Sharma watched from the stands. Her jaw dropped . Even Virat Kohli’s wife could not believe what she just saw.

Tim David had just smashed the longest six in IPL 2026 history. A 106-meter rocket that broke Chennai Super Kings’ spirit and broke the stadium’s roof. But here is the thing. That six was not luck. It was not a wild swing.

It was practice. Lots of it. Let me break down exactly what happened, how David trained for this moment, and whether this shot actually ranks among the biggest in IPL history.

The Shot That Shook Bengaluru

April 5, 2026. RCB vs CSK. The biggest rivalry in the IPL. RCB was already dominating. Rajat Patidar smashed 48 off 19 balls. Devdutt Padikkal laid the foundation. But Tim David? He was just getting started.

Jamie Overton ran in to bowl the 19th over. Big mistake.

Ball 1: Six. Ball 2: Two runs. Ball 3: Four. Ball 4: Six. Ball 5: Six. Ball 6: Six.

Thirty runs from one over. That is not batting. That is assault.

But the last ball was different. Overton bowled short. David stayed deep in the crease. He swiveled. He pulled. The ball traveled 106 meters and cleared the stadium roof.

David raised both hands. Then he waved goodbye to the ball . He knew. The crowd knew. That was the longest six in IPL 2026 history.

How Did He Train for That Shot?

Here is what makes this story interesting. David did not just walk out and hit that six by accident. The RCB team runs a competition during training. The goal? Hit the stadium roof. They practice on the side pitches. They compete to see who can launch the ball highest.

David has been “getting in trouble” with his teammates during these drills. He keeps trying to hit the roof. And in the match against CSK, he finally did it. To get one during a match out of the middle, help it up on the roof, it was good fun,” David said after winning Player of the Match.

Batting coach Dinesh Karthik deserves credit here. He stresses repetition and clarity in power-hitting. David practices the same shot over and over. When match pressure arrives, his body knows what to do.

No thinking. Just hitting.

The Numbers Behind the Knock

Let me give you the full stats. Because David’s innings was not just one big six. It was a masterclass in finishing.

70 runs off just 25 balls
Eight sixes and three fours
Strike rate of 280
30 runs from the 19th over alone
Two hat-tricks of sixes – one against Noor Ahmad, one against Overton

He also survived a no-ball earlier in his innings. Anshul Kamboj bowled him. But the front foot was over the line. David stayed. On the free hit, he smashed another six.

Small margins. Big consequences.

RCB finished at 250/3. CSK managed only 207 in reply. A 43-run win . And David was the difference.

Where Does 106m Rank in IPL History?

Now, let me answer the question you are probably asking. Is 106 meters the longest six in IPL history? No. Not even close. The all-time record still belongs to Albie Morkel.

He smashed a 125-meter six for CSK against Deccan Chargers in 2008. That ball is still traveling, I think. Here is the full top 10 list of the longest sixes in IPL history:

Rank	Player	Distance	Team	Year
1	Albie Morkel	125m	CSK	2008
2	Praveen Kumar	124m	RCB	2008
3	Adam Gilchrist	122m	PBKS	2011
4	Robin Uthappa	120m	RCB	2010
5	Chris Gayle	119m	RCB	2013
6	Ross Taylor	119m	RCB	2008
7	Yuvraj Singh	119m	PBKS	2009
8	Ben Cutting	117m	SRH	2016
9	Liam Livingstone	117m	PBKS	2022
10	Gautam Gambhir	117m	KKR	2013

So David’s 106m six does not crack the all-time top 10. But here is the catch. It is the longest six of IPL 2026 so far. And given how early we are in the season, that record could fall. But for now, Tim David owns the 2026 crown.

Why This Six Matters for RCB?

Let me be honest with you. RCB has a history of relying on one or two batters. That strategy has failed before. Many times. But David changes the equation. He is not Kohli. He is not Patidar.

He is the finisher. The guy who comes in at the death and turns 160 into 200. Or 200 into 250. RCB retained him for the 2026 season for a reason. And against CSK, he showed why.

The 19th over alone added 30 runs. That is the difference between a competitive total and a match-winning total. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming admitted as much:

If you look at the score, we were ahead of them up to about five overs to go. And then they just went like a rocket.

That rocket was Tim David.

The Technical Breakdown: What Makes David Different?

I have watched a lot of power hitters. Andre Russell. Kieron Pollard. Chris Gayle.

David is different.

His setup: He stays deep in the crease. That gives him extra time to read the length. Most batters who stand deep struggle with yorkers. David does not. His bat swing is short and explosive.

His trigger: He does not dance down the track. He does not pre-meditate. He waits. He watches the bowler’s hand. Then he reacts.

His follow-through: Watch the 106m six again. His left leg stays planted. His head does not fall over. He stays balanced. That is why the ball went straight and far, not in the air and short.

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Most club cricketers try to hit hard and lose their shape. David hits hard and keeps his head still. That is the difference between a six and a skier to long-on.

Should You Try to Hit Like David?

If you are a club cricketer reading this, do not try the 106m shot tomorrow. Here is the honest truth. David is 6’5” tall. He weighs over 100 kilos. He has trained for years to generate that power.

His bat speed is measured at over 150 kph at impact. You cannot copy that in your Sunday league match. But you can copy his process.

Drill 1: The roof challenge. Find a tall net or a high wall. Try to hit it. Compete with your teammates. Make it fun. David does this at RCB training.

Drill 2: The balance drill. Practice hitting sixes without moving your front foot. Yes, it is hard. Yes, you will miss. But it trains your head to stay still. That is where power comes from.

Drill 3: The no-look finish. David waves goodbye to his sixes . That is not arrogance. That is confidence. Practice hitting and holding your pose. Do not watch the ball. Trust your shot.

These drills work. They are not magic. They are repetition.

Is David the Best Finisher in IPL 2026?

Early days. But the signs are good. Two matches. Two wins. One monster six. RCB tops the early standings. David looks fit. He looks focused. And he has a captain in Rajat Patidar who sets the platform for him.

But here is my concern. And I will be honest with you. David struggled in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He was inconsistent. He got out trying to hit everything. The pressure got to him.

This 70 off 25 balls is a reminder of what he can do. But can he do it every match? That is the question. For RCB to win the title again, David needs to fire in the playoffs. Not just in April. In May and June.

I have seen too many power hitters fade when the pressure rises. David looks different this year. The training drills have paid off. The confidence is back.

But we will know for sure in three months.

Final Thoughts

The longest six in IPL 2026 history belongs to Tim David. For now. Someone might hit a bigger one tomorrow. That is the beauty of the IPL. Records fall every season.

But here is what matters more than the distance. David’s six came in a winning cause. It was not a consolation shot in a losing game. It was the final nail in CSK’s coffin.

That is what separates great hitters from highlight reel players.

David is not just hitting sixes. He is winning matches.

And if he keeps doing that, RCB might just defend their title.