The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a story of great imagination and greater success. It is a product that has faced a lot of criticism, but it has produced massive results for the Indian cricket board, for Indian and international players and has brought unmatched joy to the crazy Indian cricket fans.
It was a leap of faith and that leap was not worth it. As the league prepares for its thirteenth season, having made its presence felt since the inaugural tournament in 2008, one thing that has become an inextricable part of the IPL experience has been its signature tune.
And the only time the signature tune can be heard more frequently is when the batter hits one of those huge six. Yes, even purists might agree, the adrenaline rush of a hitter clearing the ropes is unmatched. Yes, the spell of a ripping fast pitcher is impressive without question, but a hitter in charge is nothing short of sheer joy.
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So here’s a look at the top five hitters who have racked up the ‘highs’. Featuring the top five six hitters in IPL throughout the years.
1) Chris Gayle – 326 sixes in 124 innings
2) AB de Villiers – 212 sixes in 142 innings
3) MS Dhoni – 209 sixes in 170 innings
4) Rohit Sharma – 194 sixes in 183 innings
5) Suresh Raina – 194 sixes in 189 innings
As the list shows, the undisputed king of six hits in IPL is the burly West Indian Chris Gayle, who was in his prime for Royal Challengers Bangalore but has shown his impeccable six hitting skills during his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders and also in your current equipment. Kings XI Punjab.
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Mr 360 degrees aka AB de Villiers has ruled the roost at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and elsewhere as well. It is placed second but distant.
Chasing these two foreign giants are IPL stalwarts MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina. RCB captain Virat Kohli is not in the top five, but he is an important part of the chasing group, coming in at number six with 190 highs to his name.
It will be interesting to see who progresses on this list this season.
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