IPL 2020 IPL IPL 2019: De Villiers smashes Shami for three successive sixes Only Chris Gayle, with 323 maximums, has hit more sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League than De Villiers (211). Team Sportstar 24 April, 2019 21:54 IST De Villiers, who is adoringly called 'Mr. 360' by his fans, was unbeaten on 82 off 44 balls including seven sixes and three fours. - IPL Team Sportstar 24 April, 2019 21:54 IST Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB De Villiers got his dancing shoes on at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the 19th over of the first innings against Kings XI Punjab, smacking three consecutive sixes off Punjab pace spearhead Mohammed Shami, the last of which landed on the stadium roof. Only Chris Gayle, with 323 maximums, has hit more sixes in the history of the IPL than De Villiers (211). READ| World Cup-bound Steyn sits out against Kings XIThe former South African skipper, who is adoringly called 'Mr. 360' by his fans, was unbeaten on 82 off 44 balls including seven sixes and three fours. RCB, which finished on 202/4, was buoyed further by Aussie right-hander Marcus Stoinis' power-hitting whose 34-ball 46 was studded with three sixes and two fours. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Latest updates IPL Interviews IPL Videos Fixtures IPL Pictures IPL Features IPL Quiz My IPL Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos