MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson and Kieron Pollard are some of the best six hitters IPL has witnessed over the years. With their amazing strength and ability to effortlessly send the ball screaming beyond boundaries, these amazing players have captivated viewers.
Virat Kohli is not typically associated with explosive power-hitting. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper is renowned for his technically good batting.
Kohli is the tournament’s top run-scorer and is also fifth on the list of most sixes hit by a batsman. Kohli has 233 sixes in 228 IPL innings, trailing Chris Gayle (357), Rohit Sharma (255), AB de Villiers (251), and MS Dhoni (239).
The Indian batter’s game has evolved through time and has gotten more explosive in recent years. Kohli struck the longest six of his IPL career in the recent RCB vs SRH match. It was a 103-meter shot off Nitish Kumar Reddy in the ninth over.
Virat Kohli used his strong bottom hand and legendary wristwork to drive the ball into the stands, combining a pull and whip stroke. It was also his first 100 meter six in the IPL.
Virat Kohli’s century guides RCB to an important win
Virat Kohli’s brilliant century (100 runs off 63 balls) propelled RCB to a comfortable victory against SRH. Kohli and Faf du Plessis (71 runs off 47 balls) put on a 172-run opening partnership in 17.5 overs while chasing a total of 187.
Virat Kohli hit 12 fours and 4 sixes in his dominating knock, which had a strike rate of 158.73. Kohli and Du Plessis appeared to be on track to lead their team to a 10-wicket victory, but both were bowled in rapid succession.
Glenn Maxwell and Michael Bracewell finished off the run chase and won the important game at their home ground.
RCB are presently fourth in the points table, with 14 points and one game remaining in the league stage. On Sunday, May 21, they will take on Gujarat Titans at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
