IPL 2024 has been nothing short of a six-hitting extravaganza! Just 17 games into the tournament, the entertainment has reached new heights with a staggering 300 sixes already recorded. This landmark achievement came during the Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match, where Shubman Gill smashed the historic 300th maximum off Harpreet Brar’s bowling in the very first over.
This feat easily surpasses the previous record of 259 sixes in the first 17 games of IPL 2023. The high-scoring encounters this season are a major reason behind this, with the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians match setting a new benchmark. SRH’s mammoth 277/3, the highest total in IPL history, was chased valiantly by MI with 246/5, resulting in a record-breaking 523 combined runs. This match also saw a T20 record of 38 sixes, with SRH contributing a joint-second highest 20 in an IPL innings.
KKR joined the party by smashing 18 sixes on their way to the second-highest IPL total of 272/7 against Delhi Capitals. Leading the individual six-hitting charts is Heinrich Klaasen with 17 maximums in just three innings. Notably, big-hitters like Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag, and Nicholas Pooran are close behind with 12 sixes each.
With more than half the season remaining, expect the six-fest to continue! International stars renowned for their power-hitting are yet to join the fray, promising an even more explosive future for IPL 2024. This season has already cemented its place in cricketing history with its electrifying display of power and high-scoring matches. Buckle up, cricket fans, the fireworks have just begun!
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