Most Sixes In An IPL Match
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is famous for its exciting moments, especially when batters hit huge sixes. These powerful shots make the game even more thrilling and fun to watch. One of the most exciting parts of T20 cricket is seeing the ball fly over the boundary for a six.
In the 2024 IPL season, there was an incredible game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings that set a new record for the most sixes in a single Indian Premier League match. In this match, a total of 42 sixes were hit! Punjab Kings smashed 24 sixes, while Kolkata Knight Riders hit 18.
Before this, the record for the most sixes in an IPL match was 38, set during a game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the same year. Both these teams combined to hit 38 sixes in that match.
These moments show just how exciting and action-packed the IPL can be, with players constantly pushing the boundaries and giving fans a lot to cheer about!
Most Sixes In An IPL Match
| Sr.No | Match | Date | No.of Sixes | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KKR vs PBKS | April 26, 2024 | 42 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2 | RCB vs SRH | April 15, 2024 | 38 | Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 3 | SRH Vs MI | March 27th, 2024 | 38 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 4 | RCB Vs CSK | April 25, 2018 | 33 | M. Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru |
| 5 | RR Vs CSK | September 22, 2020 | 33 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 6 | DC vs MI | April 27, 2024 | 32 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 7 | CSK Vs KKR | April 10, 2018 | 31 | Ma Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 8 | PBKS Vs KKR | May 12, 2018 | 31 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| 9 | DD Vs GL | May 04, 2017 | 31 | Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi |
| 10 | DC vs SRH | April 22, 2024 | 31 | Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi |
| 11 | CSK Vs RR | April 03, 2010 | 30 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 12 | MI Vs CSK | May 01, 2021 | 30 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 13 | KKR Vs CSK | April 23, 2023 | 30 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Most Sixes In A Match IPL 2024: KKR vs PBKS
In the 42nd match of IPL 2024, played on April 26 in Kolkata, Punjab Kings faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders. Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field first.
Kolkata Knight Riders had a strong start with Phil Salt and Sunil Narine making an impressive opening partnership of 138 runs in just 10.2 overs. KKR managed to score 261/6 in their 20 overs, hitting a total of 18 sixes. Phil Salt led the way with six sixes.
When it was Punjab Kings’ turn to bat, they chased the target of 262 runs confidently. Prabhsimran Singh smashed 5 sixes, while Jonny Bairstow was the star of the match, scoring a century that included 9 sixes. Shashank Singh also contributed with 8 sixes. Punjab Kings reached the target in 18.4 overs, winning the match by 8 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
Players With Most Sixes in IPL 2024 KKR vs PBKS Match No. 42
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 108 | 48 | 8 | 9 | 225.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 68 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 242.85 |
| Phil Salt | 75 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 202.70 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 54 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 270.00 |
