NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma entered his name into the record books by hitting the most sixes by an Indian batter in a single season of the Indian Premier League.
Abhishek achieved the milestone in SRH’s last league match against Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. The left-handed batter smashed 6 sixes and 5 fours in his whirlwind knock of 66 off just 28 balls.
With a remarkable 39 sixes, Abhishek surpassed the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who smashed 38 sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016.This stellar performance by Abhishek highlights his explosive batting prowess and has garnered widespread acclaim from fans and cricket pundits alike.
Most sixes by an Indian batter in an IPL season
Abhishek achieved the milestone in SRH’s last league match against Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. The left-handed batter smashed 6 sixes and 5 fours in his whirlwind knock of 66 off just 28 balls.
With a remarkable 39 sixes, Abhishek surpassed the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who smashed 38 sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016.This stellar performance by Abhishek highlights his explosive batting prowess and has garnered widespread acclaim from fans and cricket pundits alike.
Most sixes by an Indian batter in an IPL season
- 39 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH, 2024)
- 38 – Virat Kohli (
RCB , 2016) - 37 –
Rishabh Pant (DC, 2018) - 37 – Virat Kohli (RCB, 2024)
- 35 – Shivam Dube (CSK, 2023)
Kohli, a consistent performer in the IPL, made headlines once again by hitting 37 sixes in the 2024 season, equaling his tally from 2016.
The former RCB captain Kohli’s remarkable achievement of appearing twice on this prestigious list underscores his enduring dominance in the tournament.
Rishabh Pant also showcased his formidable batting skills by hitting 37 sixes for Delhi Capitals in the 2018 season, demonstrating his ability to clear the boundary with ease.
Shivam Dube’s powerful hitting for Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 season earned him a spot on this elite list with 35 sixes. His performance played a crucial role in CSK’s campaign and further established his reputation as a reliable big-hitter in the league.