Indian Premier League has given wholesome of entertainment to the fans who just can’t behold to it. The range of hitting seen in the league is something huge and unbelievable. How the league progressed these many years. The range hitting has also been at its epitome.
The hitting creates a different buzz to the environment and pleasure of satisfaction to fans who supports their team whole heartedly. Cricket has grown largely which used to be played in earlier days. Singles and doubles were more priorities hitting boundries was an added advantage. Soon the 50 over arrived and it just provided a sought of crisp entertainment where hitting boundry became more common.
Now the era batsman are more fearless and ready to take on the challenges placed before them. Today we gonna see top 5 Most six hitting beasts who have engaged the audience in IPL and attracted towards them.
#1 Chris Gayle – 357 Sixes
The first in our list is Christopher Henry Gayle who leads the chart with 357 sixes. His dynamic batting style was just loved by everyone. He is been all time favorite to crowed, though who the opponent may be people just used to love him for his batting. He used to take on the bowlers from ball one. Which was his great speciality. He has the individual score of 175 playing for Punjab, Kolkata and RCB franchise. He has played 142 IPL matches scoring 4965 runs in his career.
#2 Rohit Sharma – 280 Sixes
Second on our list is our current Indian captain Rohit Sharma. One of the legends of IPL and 5 time IPL champion who had led Mumbai Indians beautifully. Rohit Sharma has played for Deccan Charges and Mumbai Indians. Rohit often starts slowly but when he gets into the rhythm no can stop him.
He has hit 280 sixes in IPL, he has played 257 matches and scored 6628 runs, with the highest score of 109 runs.
#3 Virat kohli – 272 Sixes
Virat Kohli is considered as modern day master. Who has scored more than 80 international hundreds. Virat Kohli started his IPL career with RCB where he just raised his Calibre. Virat has always known for his signature shorts and calm batting. He has various range of shots. His hitting abilities is just outbound others. Virat is the third highest six hitting batsman in our list hitting 272 sixes. He played 252 matches and scored 8000 plus runs.
#4 Ms Dhoni – 252 Sixes
Ms Dhoni is considered as greatest Indian captain of all time who led India for 2 world cup triumphs and 1 champions Trophy. His hitting abilities is unmatchable, He is widely known for his helicopter shots. In IPL Dhoni captaincy is just spot on. He has played for Chennai Super kings and Pune Super Gaints. Dhoni has played 264 IPL matches till the time scoring 5243 runs , The batting order he arrives is just thrill of course he just smashes the bowlers all over the park. He has hit 252 sixes in IPL.
#5 AB De Villiers – 251 Sixes
Abrahim Benjamin De Villiers a former captain of South Africa. He his literally known as Mr 360 who hits along all sides of the park. Ab De Villers is mainly known for his scoop shots, sweep shots and unorthodox style of batting. He is considered as star batter who also like to go by ball one. De Villers started his career with Delhi Daredevils and then tended to Banglore Royal Challengers. He has the tally of 251 sixes one short behind the Indian captain Ms Dhoni. ABD has played 184 matches in his IPL career where he has scored 5162 runs.
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