Virat Kohli on the Verge of Joining IPL's 300-Sixes Elite Club
Virat Kohli, the star batsman for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is poised to etch his name into the annals of Indian Premier League history as he stands on the brink of a monumental achievement. With 297 sixes to his name in IPL matches, Kohli is merely three big hits away from entering an exclusive group of power-hitters who have cleared the boundary rope 300 times in the tournament.
Kohli's Journey to 300 Sixes in IPL
Kohli commenced the 2026 IPL season with 291 sixes and has already bolstered his tally by adding six more in his initial two appearances. If he manages to launch the ball over the ropes three additional times, he will join the illustrious company of Chris Gayle, who leads the chart with 357 sixes, and Rohit Sharma, who has 309 sixes. This milestone would solidify Kohli's reputation as one of the most formidable strikers in the league's history.
Top Players with Most IPL Sixes:
- Chris Gayle: 357 sixes in 142 matches
- Rohit Sharma: 309 sixes in 275 matches
- Virat Kohli: 297 sixes in 269 matches
- MS Dhoni: 264 sixes in 278 matches
- AB de Villiers: 251 sixes in 184 matches
Virat Kohli's Impressive Form in IPL 2026
Kohli has demonstrated exceptional form this season, showcasing his trademark consistency and aggressive strokeplay. In his opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, he remained unbeaten with a blistering 69 runs off just 38 balls, which included five sixes. Following that, in the encounter against Chennai Super Kings on April 5, he contributed 28 runs off 18 deliveries, adding one more six to his count.
Opportunity Against Rajasthan Royals
Kohli's next chance to reach the 300-sixes milestone arrives today as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Given his current scintillating form, this landmark could very well be achieved during tonight's high-stakes clash. However, the battle between Kohli and Rajasthan Royals bowler Sandeep Sharma presents an intriguing subplot. In their 18 previous encounters, Sandeep has dismissed Kohli seven times, limiting him to only 132 runs, making this one of the few bowler-batsman rivalries where Kohli has faced significant challenges.
Other Records in Kohli's Sights
The pursuit of 300 sixes is just one of several records that Kohli continues to chase in his illustrious career. He recently overtook Rohit Sharma to hold the record for the most runs against a single opponent in T20 cricket, amassing 1,188 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Additionally, Kohli already holds the record for the most sixes for a single franchise, having surpassed 300 sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru across IPL and CLT20 competitions in 2025.
With his form peaking and the milestone tantalizingly close, all eyes will be fixed on Kohli as he takes the field. He boasts a dominant record against Rajasthan Royals, having scored 896 runs in 33 matches, the highest by any player against this franchise. As the IPL season progresses, fans and analysts alike will keenly follow Kohli's journey, anticipating more historic feats from this cricketing legend.
