It will be an understatement to state that records, especially those in the realm of batting, have been set with ease during the current edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The latest one to disappear is the one relating to sixes struck during a particular season. The record of 1124 sixes, created during the 2023 season, was bettered during the game between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 14.
The tally of sixes struck appears all has crossed the 1200-mark by Sunday. This is not the only batting record that has taken a beating during the current edition of the IPL. A total in excess of 250 runs in 20 overs was traditionally considered to be a very safe one in a T20 game.
In fact, during the 16 years of the championship played till 2024, only twice could a team score a total in excess of 250 runs. However, in the present season, total scores in excess of 250 runs were reached on no less than eight occasions. And even more shocking was the fact that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could not defend a total of 261 in the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), who reached the target in style with eight balls to spare.
Not surprisingly, a record number of 42 sixes were struck during the course of this game. This season also saw the highest total posted by a side. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who have been making waves in this edition with their adventurous style of strokeplay, piled up 287/3 in their allotted 20 overs against Royal Challengers Benagluru (RCB).