Virat Kohli becomes third batter after Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma to ...

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to rewrite IPL history, adding yet different milestone to his glittering vocation during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans astatine the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Having already go the archetypal batter to smash 800 fours successful the tournament, Kohli reached different elite landmark - crossing 300 sixes successful the IPL. With 303 sixes to his name, the RCB stalwart is present the 3rd subordinate successful league past to breach the 300 mark.In doing so, Kohli joins an exclusive nine featuring 2 of the astir destructive batters the league has seen - Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma. Gayle, who represented franchises similar Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) and RCB, sits comfortably astatine the apical with a staggering 357 sixes from 142 matches. Close down is Rohit Sharma, the erstwhile Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians captain, who has hammered 310 sixes successful 276 matches. Kohli, who has been synonymous with RCB since 2008, present stands alongside these giants with 303 sixes from 274 matches, successful summation to being the starring run-scorer successful IPL past with 8,989 runs.While the trio forms the 300-plus club, respective different large names diagnostic prominently connected the six-hitting charts.

MS Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiant, has struck 264 sixes, known for his finishing prowess. South Africa’s AB de Villiers (251 sixes for Delhi and RCB) brought innovation and 360-degree strokeplay to the league.Among progressive players, David Warner (236 sixes), Sanju Samson (234), and Andre Russell (223) proceed to predominate attacks, portion Kieron Pollard besides finished with 223 maximums successful a decorated Mumbai Indians career. KL Rahul, representing aggregate franchises, has added 218 sixes with his classy yet almighty approach.Most sixes successful Indian Premier League