Batters To Hit Six On The First Ball Of Their IPL Careers
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Rizvi and Lad have struck a six on the first ball they faced (x.com)
The Indian Premier League (IPL), since its inception in 2008, has revolutionized the world of cricket, turning it into a spectacle where every ball can change the scenario of the game.
Among the many facets that make IPL interesting are the remarkable batting records etched in history. In this article, we will look at the players who have smashed a six on the first ball they have faced in their IPL career.
These moments and records not only uplift the spirits of the fans but also sum up the essence of modern T20 cricket - power, aggression, and sheer entertainment.
9. Sameer Rizvi
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Sameer Rizvi made debut for CSK in IPL (iplt20)
Sameer Rizvi, the 20-year-old, young talented batter from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. In the match against Gujarat Titans in 2024, he made his debut for CSK.
He is known for his power-hitting and he made a record by hitting a six on the first ball he faced that to against a veteran bowler Rashid Khan.
8. Maheesh Theekshana
Theekshana with his CSK teammates in IPL 2024 (AP)
Maheesh Theekshana Mystery spinner from Sri Lanka makes his way in IPL 2022 as the Chennai Super Kings bought him for INR 70 lakhs at the 2022 Mega Auction.
It's unexpected to see the name of a spinner in the list as he smashed a six on the first ball he faced in his debut IPL against SRH.
7. Siddhesh Lad
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Siddhesh lad played for MI (X.COM)
Siddhesh Lad marked his debut for Mumbai Indians in the 2009 edition against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). On his debut, he smashed a six on the first delivery he faced against Punjab bowler Ankit Rajpoot.
He scored 15 runs of 13 balls before being bowled out by Mohammed Shami.
6. Javon Searles
Javon Searles played for KKR in 2018 (x.com)
Javon Searles, the big man from Barbados, made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 against Kings XI Punjab ( Punjab Kings).
He made a remarkable debut after a glorious CPL season for KKR in IPL and on the first ball he faced he smashed a six.
5. Aniket Choudhary
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Aniket Choudhary made his debut for RCB (X.COM)
This list has an unexpected name in the list, Aniket Choudhary, is a left-arm fast bowler. He made his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2017 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On his debut for RCB the fast bowler came in to bat at number 11 and hit a six against Ben Cutting on the first ball that he faced in his IPL career.
4. Carlos Brathwaite
Carlos Brathwaite played for Delhi in IPL 2016 (x.com)
West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite made his debut in IPL for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
He smashed a long six on the first ball he faced off Piyush Chawal as he came in to bat for Delhi at number seven against Kolkata.
3. Andre Russell
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Andre Russell made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils (x.com)
Another West Indies all-rounder in this list is the power-hitter, Andre Russell, he made his debut for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell smashed a six against veteran bowler Zaheer Khan in the second match he played for Delhi as he did not bat on his IPL debut he played an impactful knock of 31 runs in 15 balls.
2. Kevon Cooper
Kevon Cooper was a star player for RR back in the days (x.com)
The Caribbean all-rounder made his IPL debut in 2012 for Rajasthan Royals against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). Cooper smashed a six on the first ball he faced in his IPL career.
He struck a six on the third-man region against James Faulkner.
1. Rob Quiney
Rob Quiney (x.com)
Rob Quiney is one of the several Australians who took the traditional route to top-level cricket, by performing at the grade-level and grinding his way up to the top.
The Australian Rob Quiney was the first player to smash his first-ever IPL ball for a six.
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