Punjab Kings (PBKS) batsman Chris Gayle is thought for making and breaking information and on Monday (April 12) the ‘Universe Boss’ created achieved one other large feat when he grew to become the primary batsman to hit 350 sixes in Indian Premier League.
Gayle achieved the feat throughout PBKS’ IPL 2021 opener in opposition to Rajasthan Royals when he smashed a supply by Ben Stokes over deep sq. for a most within the eighth over of the sport. He later hit his 351st six in IPL historical past off Rahul Tewatia’s supply.
Top 5 six-hitters in IPL
- Chris Gayle- 351
- AB De Villiers- 237
- MS Dhoni- 216
- Rohit Sharma- 214
- Virat Kohli- 201
Notably, Gayle already holds the report of hitting most sixes in IPL. Also, the Jamaican is the only batsman to hit 1000 maximums in T20 cricket.
The southpaw additionally holds the report of most sixes in an innings as he had slammed report 17 sixes within the match in opposition to Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013 and in the identical match, the big-hitter made the report for quickest IPL hundred as he scored a ton in 30 balls. His 175 not out in opposition to PWI remains to be the best particular person rating within the league.
Overall, 41-year-old Gayle has amassed over 4800 runs within the IPL and is the second-highest run-getter amongst abroad gamers within the IPL. He is only behind Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner, who has 5254 runs to his identify.
Talking in regards to the match, Gayle scored 40 runs off 28 balls, which included 4 boundaries and a pair of sixes, earlier than he was despatched again by RR all-rounder Riyan Parag within the tenth over.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson received the toss and opted to area first in opposition to Punjab Kings in recreation 4 of the IPL 2021 on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
