The Indian Premier League(IPL 2024) is rewriting the record books, transforming itself into a spectacle of six-hitting. Just 17 games into the tournament, a staggering 300 sixes have been launched, surpassing the previous record of 259 set in the entirety of the first 17 matches of IPL 2023.
This explosion of sixes is a testament to the aggressive batting approach dominating the league. The Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings encounter witnessed the landmark 300th six, a testament to the relentless pursuit of boundaries.
Record-breaking encounters:
- Match 8: SRH vs MI: This high-scoring clash redefined the limits of T20 cricket. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s mammoth 277/3, the highest IPL total ever, was met with a valiant response of 246/5 by Mumbai Indians. The combined score of 523 shattered the record for the highest aggregate in an IPL match. This six-fest also saw a record 38 sixes smashed, surpassing the previous record in men’s T20 cricket.
- Match 16: KKR vs DC: The six-hitting continued as Kolkata Knight Riders posted the second-highest IPL total (272/7) on the back of 18 sixes.
Players leading the charge:
With the focus on big hitting, batsmen are making their mark. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) currently leads the six-hitting charts with 17 maximums, followed closely by Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag, and Nicholas Pooran, all with 12 each.
With the season still young, these records are at risk of being broken. As the tournament progresses, established power hitters like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are poised to unleash their six-hitting prowess. IPL 2024 is shaping up to be a season unlike any other, rewriting the boundaries of T20 cricket and captivating audiences with its relentless pursuit of sixes.
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