Despite The Defeat, A Big Achievement For RCB

RCB became the second team in the history of IPL to complete 1500 sixes. 5-time champions Mumbai Indians were the first to reach this mark and are currently at the top with 1575 sixes. Bengaluru achieved this feat in the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, March 29.

In the 10th match of IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had to face defeat at home. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a crushing defeat by 7 wickets. However, despite this defeat, a big achievement has been added to the name of RCB.

Bengaluru became the second team in the history of IPL to complete 1500 sixes. 5-time champions Mumbai Indians were the first to reach this mark and are currently at the top with 1575 sixes. Bengaluru achieved the feat in their IPL 2024 match against Kolkata at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, March 29.

This Record Was Registered In The Name Of Kohli

The Bengaluru team hit 11 sixes against Kolkata. Virat Kohli (4), Faf du Plessis (1), Cameron Green (2), Glenn Maxwell (1), Dinesh Karthik (3). Virat Kohli has become the first player from RCB to hit the most number of sixes (241). Kohli left behind Chris Gayle (239) and AB de Villiers (238).

Teams That Have Hit 1500 Or More Sixes In IPL

Mumbai Indians - 1575

Royal Challengers Bangalore- 1500

Chennai Super Kings- 1421

Punjab Kings - 1421

Kolkata Knight Riders - 1365

Delhi Capitals- 1229

Rajasthan Royals- 1144

Sunrisers Hyderabad- 893

Lucknow Super Giants- 238

Gujarat Titans- 210

Lost By 7 Wickets

It is noteworthy that Royal Challengers Bangalore had scored 182 runs while batting first. Virat Kohli played the highest unbeaten inning of 83 runs. In the end, Dinesh Karthik gave the finishing touch. However, this score fell short in front of KKR. KKR achieved the target by losing three wickets.