Friday night’s IPL clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a new benchmark in men’s T20 cricket, featuring a record-breaking run chase that captivated cricket fans worldwide.
The thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens was a spectacular exhibition of six-hitting, setting a new record for the most sixes in a T20 game. The two teams combined for an astonishing 42 sixes, breaking the previous record of 38 set in matches involving Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
PBKS players, including Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, and Shashank Singh, were in scintillating form, contributing 24 sixes to the tally. This not only led PBKS to victory but also marked the highest number of sixes by a team in a single IPL inning, surpassing the previous record of 22 held by RCB and SRH.
The game not only witnessed the highest total chased down in T20 history but also became the highest-scoring IPL game ever. This historic night was further highlighted by individual brilliance, particularly from Bairstow and Shashank Singh, whose power-hitting steered PBKS to an incredible eight-wicket victory over KKR.
This match did more than just rewrite records; it exemplified the evolving nature of T20 cricket, where boundaries are not just crossed but obliterated. The spectacle at Eden Gardens will be remembered as a landmark event in cricket history, demonstrating the sheer excitement and unpredictability of the sport.
