IPL 2026 Sets Record for Fastest 1000 Sixes in Season
History Made! IPL 2026 Breaks All-Time Record Of Fewest Matches Taken For 1000 Sixes
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The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) achieved a historic milestone by hitting 1,000 sixes in just 53 matches during a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 10. This broke the previous record of 57 matches set in 2024, showcasing an explosive batting performance.
- 01IPL 2026 reached 1,000 sixes in just 53 matches.
- 02The previous record was 57 matches in the 2024 season.
- 03Urvil Patel hit a milestone six that contributed to the record.
- 04A total of 27 sixes were hit in the match between CSK and LSG.
- 05Urvil Patel set an IPL record by hitting six sixes in his first eight balls.
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season made history by reaching 1,000 sixes in just 53 matches during a thrilling encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 10. This achievement breaks the previous record of 57 matches set in the 2024 season. The milestone was highlighted by a remarkable performance from Urvil Patel, a right-handed wicketkeeper from Gujarat, who smashed three sixes in a row off LSG’s spinner Digvesh Rathi, with the final six reaching an impressive 98 meters. In total, 27 sixes were hit during the match, with Josh Inglis contributing six in the first innings and Urvil hitting eight. CSK successfully chased down the 204-run target, concluding the match with two consecutive sixes from Shivam Dube.
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This record-setting performance highlights the increasing trend of aggressive batting in the IPL, enhancing viewer engagement and excitement for fans.
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