King Of Six Hitting In IPL Is The Burly West Indian Chris Gayle:
The Indian Premier League ( IPL) was a story of great imagination and greater success. It’s a product that has faced a lot of criticism, but has produced massive results for the Indian cricket board, Indian and international players, and has brought unparalleled delight to the cricket crazy fans of India.
It was a leap of faith, and the boy didn’t pay off that leap. As the league prepares for its 13th season, having made its presence felt since the 2008 maiden tournament, one thing that has become an inextricable part of IPL ‘s experience has been its signature tune.
And the one time that the signature melody can be heard most frequently is when the batsman hits one of those big sixes. Yeah, even the purists can agree that the adrenaline rush of a batsman clearing the boundary ropes is unmatched. Yeah, the teary fast bowler spell is without a doubt beautiful, but the batsman on charge is nothing short of utter joy.
So, here’s a look at the top five batsmen who have stacked up the ‘maximums’. Presenting the top five six hitter of IPL over 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 reveals, the undisputed six-time IPL King is the burly West Indian Chris Gayle. He was at his best with the Royal Challengers of Bangalore but demonstrated his impeccable six hitting abilities during his time with the Kolkata Knight Riders and his current Kings XI Punjab team.
Mr. 360 degrees AB de Villiers has ruled the roost at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and other venues. He’s second, but he’s a distant one. The Indian IPL stalwarts, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina are chasing these two overseas giants. RCB captain Virat Kohli is not in the top five, but he’s a big part of the chasing pack, coming in at number six with a score of 190.
