The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed a remarkable feat in its 2024 edition, with players hitting over 1000 sixes, marking the third time this milestone has been achieved in the tournament’s history. The 1000th six was struck during the Sunrisers Hyderabad-Lucknow Super Giants encounter in Hyderabad.
This season, the 1000 sixes were scored in just 13079 balls, setting a new record for the fastest time to reach this milestone. The previous records were set in the 2023 and 2022 seasons, with 1124 and 1062 sixes respectively. In 2023, it took 15390 balls to hit 1000 sixes, while in 2022, the same number of sixes was reached in 16269 balls.
The reduction in the number of balls to reach 1000 sixes from the past two seasons indicates an increase in the scoring rate and a shift towards a more explosive form of cricket in the league. The IPL has consistently been a platform for high-scoring games, with teams and players pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the T20 format. The trend of hitting sixes has been on the rise, and the 2024 season has continued this trend, much to the delight of cricket fans who relish the excitement of big hits and high scores.
This statistical milestone is a testament to the evolving nature of the game and the skills of the batsmen who participate in the IPL. It also reflects the competitive spirit of the league, where every ball is an opportunity for a big score. The IPL continues to set new benchmarks in the cricketing world, and the 2024 season has certainly lived up to its reputation as one of the most thrilling T20 leagues globally.
