Top 8 teams hitting most sixes in an innings in the IPL ft. SRH and MI: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is underway and the fans have been witnessed to some exceptional display of batting. The 8th match between SRH and MI on Wednesday proved to be a run fest as both teams produced an exhibition of sixes.
Over the years, there have been numerous games where fans saw some belligerent hitting from the batters. In this article, let’s talk about the top 8 innings involving the most number of sixes in the Indian Premier League:
List of top 8 teams hitting most sixes in an innings in ipl
#8 SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024- 18 sixes
Records tumbled during the 8th match of IPL 2024 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad notched the biggest total in the history of the Indian Premier League.
The batters produced a big-hitting show with the bat as they smashed 277 runs in the first innings. During the process, SRH hit 18 sixes, which is the 8 most in an innings in the Indian Premier League.
#7 CSK vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023- 18 sixes
The Chennai Super Kings smashed their highest ever total against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League. CSK smashed as many as 18 sixes during their innings.
Rahane and Dube hit five each, while Gaikwad and Devon Conway hit three each. Ravindra Jadeja smashed two sixes as well. Thanks to all the contributions, CSK notched a mammoth score of 235 runs on the board.
#6 RR vs PBKS, Sharjah, 2020- 18 sixes
Rajasthan Royals took on Punjab Kings in a high-voltage encounter during the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan Royals did the unthinkable as they chased down 223-run total in 19.3 overs. RR smashed as many as 18 sixes during their innings.
#5 RCB vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2015 – 18 sixes
Chris Gayle lit the Bangaluru stadium with power-hitting display in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League 2015 season. He smashed 117 runs off just 57 balls to help the team notch a mammoth score of 226 runs in the first innings. RCB smashed as many as 18 sixes during the innings, out of which 12 sixes came from Chris Gayle.
#4 MI vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024 – 20 sixes
Both MI and SRH produced an exhibition of sixes in the 8th match of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. After SRH smashed 277 in the first innings, Mumbai Indians too tried their best to reach as close to the target as possible.
MI managed to score 246 runs in the second innings, falling 31 runs short of the target. MI hit 20 sixes during their innings.
#3 DC vs GL, Delhi, 2017- 20 sixes
Delhi Capitals scripted a sensational run-chase in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2017 season. In pursuit of a 209-run target, Delhi Capitals reached home with 15 balls remaining.
Rishabh Pant played a sensational match-winning knock of 97 runs in 43 deliveries, including 9 sixes. Sanju Samson also hit seven sixes as Delhi Capitals smacked 20 sixes during their innings.
#2 RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016 – 20 sixes
The 44th match of the 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League saw Royal Challengers Bangalore put on a six-hitting show against Gujarat Lions. Riding on brilliant knocks from Virat Kohli (109) and AB de Villiers (129), RCB smashed a huge 248-run total in the first innings.
Kohli smacked 8 sixes, while AB de Villiers hit 12 sixes, making the total to 20 sixes in an innings.
#1 RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013- 21 sixes
Royal Challengers Bangalore owns the record for hitting the most number of sixes in an innings in the Indian Premier League. Once again, it was Chris Gayle, who stole the show with the bat.
He produced an innings of the ages, smacking 175 runs in just 66 balls, including 17 sixes. RCB smashed a total of 21 sixes-which is the most by any team in an innings in the Indian Premier League.
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