Virat Kohli displayed his exceptional batting skills in Bengaluru, leading the charge for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders. He dominated the match, scoring an unbeaten 83 runs off 59 balls, including four fours and as many sixes.
In his previous game against Punjab Kings, Kohli made a significant contribution with a match-winning 77 runs off 49 balls. He continued his impressive form against the Knight Riders, making a strong start to the innings despite the early dismissal of captain Faf du Plessis.
Virat Kohli Surpasses MS Dhoni
Star batter Virat Kohli of Bengaluru outshone the legendary MS Dhoni in the record books of the Indian Premier League by hitting his 240th six in a match against Kolkata. This was Kohli’s third six of the night, pushing him ahead of Dhoni’s tally of 239 sixes in the IPL.
Kohli didn’t stop there. He also scored his 101st fifty-plus score in T20 cricket, achieving his 52nd half-century in the IPL in just 36 balls against Kolkata. Notably, he broke the record for hitting the most sixes for Bengaluru in the IPL and became the second Indian, after Rohit Sharma, with the highest number of maximum hits. Chris Gayle leads the list, followed by Rohit and AB de Villiers.
In the match against Kolkata, Kohli showcased his exceptional form by hitting a six off Mitchell Starc in the third over, followed by a boundary. He continued his onslaught by hitting Sunil Narine for another six in the 8th over and then smashing Varun Chakravarthy for an impressive 86-meter six in the 12th over, surpassing Dhoni’s record.
Back to back fifties for Virat Kohli 👑
And he’s doing it in front of the home crowd! 🤩 Yes, this is his HOME! 🥹#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/OsTMljieLf
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Most Sixes in IPL History
Check the top six players with the most sixes in the history of IPL in the table below:v
| Most Sixes in IPL History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | Sixes | Matches |
| Chris Gayle | 357 | 142 |
| Rohit Sharma | 261 | 245 |
| AB de Villiers | 251 | 184 |
| Virat Kohli | 240* | 240* |
| MS Dhoni | 239 | 252 |
Kohli started IPL 2024 strongly by scoring 77 runs from 49 balls against Punjab, leading his team to victory. He continued his good form with another half-century against Kolkata, finishing unbeaten on 83 and helping Bengaluru reach a total of 182 runs. With Kohli in top form, Bengaluru aims to boost its chances of winning the title.
Most Sixes in RCB
Kohli has achieved another milestone by hitting the most sixes for RCB in the team’s history, surpassing Gayle. Notably, Kohli has been loyal to RCB since the beginning of the league in 2008, making him the only player to have represented just one franchise. All of his 241 sixes have been scored while playing for RCB. Here’s the rundown of the top six-hitters for RCB:
| Most Sixes in RCB | |
|---|---|
| Player | Sixes |
| Virat Kohli | 241 |
| Chris Gayle | 239 |
| AB de Villiers | 238 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 67 |
| Faf du Plessis | 50 |
Virat Kohli Surpasses MS Dhoni FAQs
Q.1. How many sixes has Virat Kohli hit in IPL history?
Ans. Kohli has hit 240 sixes in IPL history, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record.
Q.2. Who holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history?
Ans. Chris Gayle holds the record with 357 sixes in IPL history.
Q.3. How many half-centuries has Kohli scored in IPL 2024?
Ans. Kohli has scored two half-centuries in IPL 2024.
Q.4. What was Kohli’s score against Kolkata Knight Riders?
Ans. Kohli scored an unbeaten 83 runs off 59 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q.5. How many sixes has Kohli hit for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)?
Ans. Kohli has hit 241 sixes for RCB, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record.
