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In the match between KKR and PBKS, a total of 523 runs were scored, including 42 sixes, setting a rainfall of sixes between Kolkata and Punjab. Besides Punjab's 24 sixes, Kolkata contributed 18 sixes, marking a record for the most sixes in a T20 match.
In IPL 2024's 42nd match, Punjab Kings made history by achieving the highest chase in T20 cricket and league history. Kolkata Knight Riders set a target of 262 runs, which Punjab chased successfully with eight balls to spare. This successful chase of 262 runs by Punjab broke the year-old record for the biggest target chased in T20 cricket. Previously, South Africa chased 259 runs against West Indies in Centurion last year. Additionally, Punjab also broke the four-year-old record for the biggest chase in IPL history. In 2020, Rajasthan successfully chased 224 runs against Punjab in Sharjah.
In this match, a total of 523 runs were scored, which is the second-highest aggregate runs in any IPL match involving both teams (aggregate). Earlier in this season, a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy Stadium saw a total of 549 runs, which was the highest. Similarly, a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad also saw a total of 523 runs.
This match also saw 42 sixes in total, which is a record for the most sixes in any T20 match. In terms of matches played in the IPL, this match ranks second in terms of sixes hit. In this season, a match in Hyderabad between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians also had 38 sixes.
KKR vs PBKS match: Most sixes in any T20 match
- Match Sixes Venue League/Year
- 42 KKR vs PBKS Kolkata IPL 2024
- 38 SRH vs MI Hyderabad IPL 2024
- 38 RCB vs SRH Bangalore IPL 2024
- 37 Balkh vs Kabul Sharjah APL 2018/19
- 37 SKNP vs JT Basseterre CPL 2019
This match saw a total of 42 sixes, which is the record for the most sixes in any T20 match. Punjab hit 24 sixes, which are the most by any team in an IPL match innings. Earlier this season, Sunrisers hit 22 sixes against Bangalore. This match also has the second-highest number of sixes in the IPL. In this season, a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chinnaswamy Stadium also had 38 sixes.
Most sixes in any T20 match
- Sixes Match Venue League/Year
- 42 KKR vs PBKS Kolkata IPL 2024
- 38 SRH vs MI Hyderabad IPL 2024
- 38 RCB vs SRH Bangalore IPL 2024
- 37 Balkh vs Kabul Sharjah APL 2018/19
- 37 SKNP vs JT Basseterre CPL 2019
The toss was lost, and Kolkata batted first, scoring 261 runs in 20 overs, losing six wickets. Phil Salt scored 75 runs off 37 balls, and Sunil Narine played an innings of 71 runs off 32 balls. In response, Prabhsimran Singh played an explosive innings of 54 runs off 20 balls to give Punjab a thunderous start. Following that, Jonny Bairstow scored 108 runs off 48 balls, and Shashank Singh played a brisk innings of 68 runs off 28 balls to lead Punjab to victory. With this win, Punjab has secured three wins and six losses in nine matches, earning six points and standing eighth. Kolkata is stable in second place with ten points from eight matches, five wins, and three losses. Punjab's next match is against Chennai Super Kings on May 1st, while Kolkata will play against Delhi on April 29th at Eden Gardens.
