Ayush Badoni, captain of South Delhi Superstarz, smashed a record 19 sixes in a single innings in the Delhi Premier League, breaking a record previously held by Chris Gayle and Sahil Chauhan. This impressive feat has put Badoni in the spotlight and solidified his position as a rising star in the Indian cricketing scene.
In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the dominance of the bat has been unparalleled, leading to a record-breaking number of sixes hit in the tournament. Surpassing the previous best of 1124 sixes in 2023, the 17th edition has witnessed an astonishing 1133 maximums in just 65 matches. The season has redefined powerplay batting, with teams going all out in the first six overs, resulting in the highest total of 299 sixes in this phase. Sunrisers Hyderabad has emerged as the most destructive batting unit, smashing a total of 146 sixes. Abhishek Sharma leads the individual six-hitting race with 35 maximums, while Eden Gardens and Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium have witnessed the most and best frequency of sixes, respectively.
