Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Virat Kohli's Record For Most Sixes In An IPL Season
Sunrisers Hyderabad's batter Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in the history books by breaking Virat Kohli 's eight-year-old record for the most sixes hit in a single Indian Premier League season by an Indian player. The 23-year-old accomplished this feat during SRH 's encounter against Punjab Kings in Match 69 of IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Abhishek shattered Kohli’s previous record with a towering six off Rishi Dhawan in the sixth over of the second innings, clearing long-on with an 82-meter hit. This massive strike marked Abhishek's 39th six of the season, eclipsing Kohli's 2016 record of 38 sixes.
The young left-hander stepped up after the early dismissal of his opening partner, Travis Head, on the first ball of the innings. Abhishek took charge, propelling his team to a rapid start and reaching a half-century in just 21 balls. He eventually fell for a spectacular 66 off 28 balls, including five fours and six sixes, leaving SRH at 129/3 after 10.1 overs in their chase of a daunting 215-run target.
Abhishek shattered Kohli’s previous record with a towering six off Rishi Dhawan in the sixth over of the second innings, clearing long-on with an 82-meter hit. This massive strike marked Abhishek's 39th six of the season, eclipsing Kohli's 2016 record of 38 sixes.
The young left-hander stepped up after the early dismissal of his opening partner, Travis Head, on the first ball of the innings. Abhishek took charge, propelling his team to a rapid start and reaching a half-century in just 21 balls. He eventually fell for a spectacular 66 off 28 balls, including five fours and six sixes, leaving SRH at 129/3 after 10.1 overs in their chase of a daunting 215-run target.
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