Legendary cricketer Virat Kohli is on course to join Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma in the list of cricketers to hit 300 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has hit 291 sixes so far in the cash-rich league, needing nine more maximums to join the exclusive club. Former cricketer Gayle tops the list with 357 sixes to his name, while Rohit has smacked 302.ย
Five-time IPL-winning captain MS Dhoni stands fourth with 264 maximums, while former cricketer AB de Villiers is fifth with 251 sixes.
Most sixes in IPL
| Player | Sixes |
| Chris Gayle | 357 |
| Rohit Sharma | 302 |
| Virat Kohli | 291 |
| MS Dhoni | 264 |
| AB de Villiers | 251 |
No opening ceremony at Chinnaswamy
Defending champions Bengaluru will host Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match of the IPL 2026. Usually, the Rajat Patidar-led side hosts a gala pre-tournament event, called โRCB unboxโ, which was cancelled due to the stampede incident last year. On top of that, BCCI has also cancelled the opening ceremony in Bengaluru. Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed the development, mentioning that they are planning for a closing ceremony instead.
โDue to last year’s tragic incident on June 4 last year, there will be no formal function on the day of the start of IPL-2026 (in Bengaluru). The BCCI is not organising any cultural or entertainment show at the start of IPL-19 as a mark of respect to the departed souls due to that tragedy on June 4, 2025. However, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council are planning a grand entertainment function at the closing of the IPL, on the day of the final (May 31),” Saikia told the TOI.
IPL schedule announcement soon
Saikia also confirmed that the remainder of the IPL schedule will be announced โvery soonโ. Due to the delay of the election dates, BCCI was forced to announce only the schedule of the first 16 days. During this phase, all teams will be playing at least four matches each.ย
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