New Delhi: The 2026 IPL season kicked off in spectacular fashion. In the first two matches, all four participating teams crossed the 200-run mark. Throughout this period, batsmen unleashed a veritable thundercrack of sixes. On Sunday, March 29, Mumbai's "King," Rohit Sharma, was moreover seen in action. Playing versus the Kolkata Knight Riders, he crafted a magnificent innings of 78 runs, studded with 6 sixes and an equal number of fours. Powered by this innings, MI successfully secured a 6-wicket victory in the match. With this performance, Rohit Sharma has widow a major record to his name.
What new landmark did Rohit Sharma reach?
This record is for hitting the most sixes versus a single IPL team. With these 6 sixes, Rohit Sharma has wilt the batsman with the highest number of sixes—47 in total—against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This marks the second time Rohit Sharma has successfully secured a spot on the list of batsmen with the most sixes versus a specific franchise. It is worth noting that "The Hitman" once holds the record for hitting the most sixes in the history of the IPL.
In the history of the IPL, the record for hitting the most sixes versus a single team belongs to Chris Gayle. This formidable former West Indies opening batsman holds the record for hitting 61 sixes versus the Punjab Kings. Additionally, he has hit 54 sixes versus the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Apart from Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the only other batsman in the IPL to have hit 50 or increasingly sixes versus a single franchise. Rohit Sharma has hit 50 sixes versus the Delhi Capitals.
Who are Players with Most Sixes Versus a Single Team in the IPL?
61 - Chris Gayle (vs PBKS)
54 - Chris Gayle (vs KKR)
50 - MS Dhoni (vs RCB)
50 - Rohit Sharma (vs DC)
48 - Virat Kohli (vs CSK)
47 - Rohit Sharma (vs KKR)*
44 - AB de Villiers (vs PBKS)
44 - Chris Gayle (vs MI)
44 - Kieron Pollard (vs CSK)
44 - David Warner (vs RCB)
43 - KL Rahul (vs RCB)
