The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed many thrilling matches that extend until the last over of the game. However, the most memorable encounters often involve a scenario where six runs are required in the final over, and a batter successfully manages to hit a six off the last ball. There are a few players who have demonstrated exceptional composure in high-intensity matches, successfully holding their nerves and hitting six on the last ball in IPL.
Players who have hit six in last ball in IPL
Player | Team | Year |
Rinku Singh | KKR | 2023 |
Abdul Samad | SRH | 2023 |
Rahul Tewatia | GT | 2022 |
Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 2023, 2020 |
KS Bharat | RCB | 2021 |
Nicholas Pooran | PBKS | 2023 |
Mitchell Santner | CSK | 2019 |
MS Dhoni | RPS | 2016 |
Rohit Sharma | MI | 2009, 2011, 2012 |
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh not only hit a six on the last ball, but he went further, hitting sixes in the last five balls to achieve the unbelievable. This remarkable moment was witnessed in a match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.
Rashid Khan
Afghan bowler Rashid Khan displayed that he can win matches not only with the ball but also with the bat. He hit a six in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to secure a last-ball win for Gujarat Titans.
Abdul Samad
In a thrilling IPL encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets as Abdul Samad blasted a six off the final ball.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia smashed two sixes off the last two deliveries to win a game for Gujarat Titans in a match against Punjab Kings.
KS Bharat
Playing for RCB, KS Bharat was chasing a challenging target of 165. KS Bharat helped RCB cross the finish line with an undefeated 78, with last ball six against Delhi Capitals.
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK had won the IPL 2023 title with Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant six in the last ball. This was not the first time that he hit a six in the last ball. In IPL 2020, Jadeja helped CSK win a last-ball thriller against KKR.
Nicholas Pooran
Pooran had accomplished the fastest fifty in IPL and went on to end the match by providing a final ball win against RCB.
Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner’s thrilling six off the final ball sealed a win for CSK in a match against Rajasthan Royals in 2019.
MS Dhoni
Best finisher in cricket, MS Dhoni hit a six in the last ball in 2019 against Punjab Kings.
Rohit Sharma
The former Mumbai Indians captain has hit the last ball six three times. Rohit smashed a last-ball six in 2009, 2011 and 2012.