The pace of sixes in IPL 2024 has been unprecedented, with nearly 18 sixes per match, averaging one six every 13 balls. This season has shattered records, marking the third consecutive year where the 1000-six mark has been surpassed.
In 2022, with the addition of two new teams and 74 matches played, 1062 sixes were hit, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. IPL 2023 raised the bar even further with 1124 sixes.
As IPL 2024 progresses, with 17 matches remaining, only 110 sixes are needed to surpass last year’s record. Given the trend of prolific six-hitting this season, it’s plausible that this milestone will be achieved by the week’s end.
In IPL 2024, the 1000th six was reached in the 57th match, 10 games earlier than the previous year and in 2312 fewer balls.
The six-hitting spectacle of IPL 2024 has been unparalleled, with 1015 sixes struck in just 57 matches, averaging 17.81 per game. This rate surpasses any previous IPL season, including the 15.19 average of 2023. Moreover, sixes have been hit more frequently this year, occurring once every 13.01 balls on average, the highest rate ever recorded in an IPL season, surpassing the previous best of 15.34 in 2023.
