IPL will begin soon. The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League will start on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with a clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and three-time finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Eight other teams, namely Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will play in the tournament. IPL is famous because the batters attack right from the word ‘go’ in T20 cricket. Here’s a list of the batters with the most sixes against every team in the league.
(Stats Credit: Shebas)
1. Most sixes in IPL against Punjab Kings – Chris Gayle (61)
Chris Gayle destroyed the Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, on many occasions in the league. The Universe Boss hit 61 sixes against PBKS, which is a record in the league.
2. Most sixes in IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders – Chris Gayle (54)
Chris Gayle started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders, but KKR released him in 2011. He then joined RCB and hit a century against KKR straightaway. In total, Gayle whacked 54 sixes against Kolkata.
3. Most sixes in IPL against Royal Challengers Bangalore – MS Dhoni (46)
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni enjoys playing against RCB. Ahead of the battle against Bangalore on March 22, Dhoni has 46 sixes against the team.
4. Most sixes in IPL against Delhi Capitals – Rohit Sharma (46)
Rohit Sharma has also dominated opposition teams in the league, with his favorite opponent being Delhi Capitals. In total, Sharma has hit 46 sixes against DC.
5. Most sixes in IPL against Chennai Super Kings – Kieron Pollard (44)
Former Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard owns the record for the most sixes against CSK. Pollard whacked 44 sixes against the five-time champions of the league.
6. Most sixes against Mumbai Indians – Chris Gayle (44)
Chris Gayle makes his presence felt on this list once again. The left-handed batter smashed 44 sixes against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the league.
7. Most sixes against Sunrisers Hyderabad – Sanju Samson (35)
Sanju Samson is one of the most underrated hitters in the league. The Rajasthan Royals captain has hit 35 sixes against SRH, which is the highest against the Orange Army.
8. Most sixes against Rajasthan Royals – Chris Gayle (31)
This list proves why Gayle was called the Universe Boss. The former RCB opener smashed 31 sixes against Rajasthan Royals, which is the fourth team against whom he has the most sixes.
9. Most sixes against Gujarat Titans – Ruturaj Gaikwad (17)
Gujarat Titans have only played two seasons. In those two seasons, CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has smacked 17 sixes, which is by far, the most by any batter.
10. Most sixes against Lucknow Super Giants – Rinku Singh (8)
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh is an emerging superstar of the league. Singh has whacked eight sixes against Lucknow Super Giants, the joint most along with Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell of RCB.
