IPL: Record sixes in CSK's thrilling chase!
The match between Royal Challengers Banglore and Chennai Super Kings saw a record 33 sixes - most in an IPL game.
Published : Apr 26, 2018 00:48 IST
Chennai Super Kings was involved in yet another six-hitting feast when it took the field against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. The match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium saw the most number of sixes (33) hit in an Indian Premier League game.
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When Dwayne Bravo smacked Corey Anderson over long-off in the final over, CSK broke its own record for the most sixes in an IPL game.
While RCB recorded 16 hits over the fence, CSK edged it when M.S. Dhoni sealed the match with the 17th one over the fence.
Earlier, the most sixes hit in an IPL game was 31, a joint-record achieved in matches between CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 10 this year, and Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat Lions in 2017.
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This was also the only instance RCB has lost a match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium after posting a score over 200 on the board.