IPL 2023: 5 times batters hit 5 sixes in one over

The 16th season of the Indian Premier League is underway and has delighted viewers worldwide as usual. We have already witnessed some outstanding cricket from the various teams in play just over a week into the IPL. On Sunday, April 9, Rinku Singh hit a Yash Dayal over for five straight sixes.

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In keeping with that, take a look at some additional IPL instances where hitters hit five sixes in a single over:

1. Rinku Singh vs GT (2023)

Rinku Singh (Source: Twitter)

On Sunday, April 9, Rinku Singh led one of the most exciting run chases in history during the day's opening game. The player for Kolkata Knight Riders hit five sixes in the final over to help the two-time defending champions pull off an almost unfathomable victory.

No one gave KKR a chance to win their match against Gujarat Titans, as they needed 29 runs off the last over. Umesh Yadav singled on the opening ball, giving his newly formed character, "Lord Rinku," the opportunity to start the inning. As Yash Dayal bowled, Rinku continued to hit five straight sixes, shocking the Gujarat Titans and leading one of the most incredible run chases in T20 cricket history.

2. Marcus Stoinis and Jason Holder vs KKR (2022)

Marcus Stoinis and Jason Holder (Source: Twitter)

Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis combined to hit five sixes off a Shivam Mavi over during an IPL 2022 match between LSG and KKR in Pune. Stoinis was on strike during the 19th over of Lucknow's innings. Before getting dismissed while attempting to go for another six, he hit three enormous maximums. The new batter, Jason Holder, continued to worsen Mavi's situation by hitting two more sixes to raise the total to 30 runs off the over.

3. Ravindra Jadeja vs RCB (2021)

Ravindra Jadeja (Source: Twitter)

In an IPL 2021 match between RCB and CSK in Mumbai, Ravindra Jadeja hit five sixes off one over of bowling by Harshal Patel. In the final over of Chennai's innings, Jadeja was in an entirely different frame of mind. Before that, RCB was in a respectable position, but the momentum had wholly changed by the time it was over. The over, which Patel gave up 37 runs for, was tied for the most expensive over in tournament history.

4. Rahul Tewatia vs PBKS (2020)

Rahul Tewatia (Source: Twitter)

The Rajasthan Royals had a terrible time chasing down 224, as Rahul Tewatia had 17 off 23 deliveries. It was a terrible knock, and one had the impression that his team would lose the match as a result. Tewatia hit five sixes off the bowling of Sheldon Cottrell in the 18th over, which was a stunning change of events. His outstanding batting ultimately assisted the Rajasthan Royals in winning the match by 4 wickets, and that too with three balls remaining.

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5. Chris Gayle vs PWI (2012)

Chris Gayle (Source: Twitter)

Only a small percentage of six-hitting lists do not include Christopher Henry Gayle. When 'The Universe Boss' unleashed his devastating force against leg-spinner Rahul Sharma in 2012, he became the first player in the IPL to hit five sixes in a single over. Chris Gayle smashed an 81 off just 48 deliveries to lead his team to victory when RCBneeded 183 runs to win the game. The large man went after Rahul Sharma in the game's thirteenth over. Someone in the crowd was also struck by one of the sixes.