Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has become the fastest Indian and third-fastest player overall to reach 200 sixes in the Indian Premier League, achieving the milestone in 129 innings during Saturday’s match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
West Indies power-hitter Chris Gayle leads the list, reaching 200 IPL sixes in just 69 innings, while his compatriot Andre Russell achieved the feat in 97 innings. They remain the only two players to reach this milestone in fewer than 100 innings.
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Former Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB De Villiers holds the fourth position, reaching 200 sixes in 137 innings.
Rajasthan’s captain Sanju Samson previously held the record for the fastest Indian to 200 IPL sixes, taking 159 innings to achieve the milestone.
Several Indian cricket stalwarts follow on the list. MS Dhoni reached the mark in 165 innings, while Virat Kohli took 180 innings. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma achieved it in 185 innings, and Suresh Raina completed his 200 sixes in 193 innings.
Australian opener David Warner and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard also feature prominently on the list, reaching the milestone in 148 and 150 innings respectively.
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Rahul achieved this remarkable feat with his first six of the innings against Gujarat Titans, adding his name to an elite list of power-hitters in IPL history.
Most sixes in IPL history
1. Chris Gayle – 357 sixes
2. Rohit Sharma – 286* sixes
3. Virat Kohli – 282* sixes
4. MS Dhoni – 260* sixes
5. AB de Villiers – 251 sixes
6. David Warner 236 sixes
7. Kieron Pollard – 223 sixes
8. Sanju Samson – 216* sixes
9. Andre Russell – 212* sixes
10. Suresh Raina – 203 sixes
11. KL Rahul – 200* sixes
