KKR Tops IPL 2024 Sixes Chart, Books Playoff Berth Against MI

In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched an 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI), propelling them into the playoffs of the IPL 2024. This win not only secured their spot in the next stage but also elevated KKR to third place in the race for the most sixes hit by a team this season.

The match, shortened due to conditions, witnessed explosive performances from Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh, each contributing two sixes. Phil Salt, Ramandeep Singh, and Nitish Rana added one maximum each, taking KKR's total to 157/7 in their 16 overs. In response, MI's Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir also hit two sixes each, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma chipping in with one each. However, their efforts could only take MI to 139/8.

KKR's triumph not only marked their entry into the playoffs but also increased their season's sixes count to 125. Despite being out of playoff contention, MI's tally reached 122 sixes. The ongoing season has already seen nearly 1080 sixes in 60 matches, hinting at a potential record-breaking total with more than 14 matches remaining.

Previously, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new single-season record for most sixes by a team, while Chennai Super Kings are nearing a century of sixes for this season. Below is a detailed look at the teams leading in sixes for IPL 2024 after the KKR vs MI match:

• 146 sixes - Sunrisers Hyderabad in 12 matches
• 130 sixes - Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 12 matches
• 125 sixes - Kolkata Knight Riders in 12 matches
• 122 sixes - Mumbai Indians in 13 matches
• 120 sixes - Delhi Capitals in 12 matches
• 102 sixes - Punjab Kings in 12 matches
• 94 sixes - Rajasthan Royals in 11 matches
• 94 sixes - Chennai Super Kings in 12 matches
• 78 sixes - Lucknow Super Giants in 12 matches
• 67 sixes - Gujarat Titans in 12 matches

This season's leaderboard shows an intense competition among teams for hitting the most maximums. However, when looking at the historical data, Mumbai Indians lead with over 1600 sixes, followed closely by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders have all surpassed the 1400-six mark.

Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals are among those who have hit over 1000 sixes, with Sunrisers Hyderabad also crossing this milestone. The newer teams, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, are gradually making their mark.

Following the recent match on May 11, KKR is nearing the milestone of 1500 sixes in IPL history, while MI extends its lead with a closer approach to 1700 maximums. Here's an overview of the most sixes by active teams:

Most Sixes by a Team in IPL history

• 1670 sixes - Mumbai Indians in 260 matches
• 1614 sixes - Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 253 matches
• 1495 sixes - Chennai Super Kings in 237 matches
• 1495 sixes - Punjab Kings in 244 matches
• 1476 sixes - Kolkata Knight Riders in 249 matches
• 1333 sixes - Delhi Capitals in 250 matches
• 1217 sixes - Rajasthan Royals in 217 matches
• 1006 sixes - Sunrisers Hyderabad in 178 matches
• 308 sixes - Lucknow Super Giants in 42 matches
• 270 sixes - Gujarat Titans in 45 matches

The ongoing IPL season continues to entertain fans with its high-flying action and nail-biting finishes. As teams vie for supremacy on the field, the battle for the most sixes adds an exciting layer to the competition. With records on the line and playoffs spots at stake, every match promises to deliver cricketing excellence.