Most Sixes Against CSK
The T20 format is a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that sees terrific strokeplay, crafty bowling, and exhilarating fielding all packed into 40 exciting overs. This format has garnered a lot of attention from cricket fans all over the world, with the cricket-crazy nation of India particularly appreciating the entertainment on offer. The IPL, which features the best international stars, Indian heavyweights, and young local talent all competing against each other, is perhaps at the pinnacle of this entertainment-based extravaganza, and six-hitting is one of the most in-demand skills for batsmen who feature in the tournament.
No side is safe from the devastating batsmanship of the best players in the world, even if it is one of the tournament’s most successful teams, Chennai Super Kings. Although the men in yellow have given the tournament some of its best bowlers, there are some batsmen who have always performed well against them and succeeded in landing big hits time and again.
Top 5 Players with Most Sixes Against CSK
Here’s a list of batsmen with Highest Number of Sixes Against CSK in IPL history.
#5. Rohit Sharma (25 Sixes)
Although he featured primarily in the middle order for Deccan Chargers, it’s only after his switch to Mumbai Indians and the promotion to the opener that Rohit Sharma transformed into the feared limited-overs batsman he is today. The Hit Man has been at the helm of many a battle against the men in yellow and always seems to acquit himself well whenever he comes up against them. All in all, he sits at number five on our list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes against CSK in IPL matches, with 25 hits over the fence to his name in 27 matches.
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#4. Shane Watson (27 Sixes)
Another top-order batsman who likes to come up against Chennai Super Kings, Shane Watson has enjoyed great success whenever he has faced the men in yellow. Over the course of his time with Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Watson has faced Chennai 12 times. He occupies the fourth spot on the list of batsmen with most sixes against CSK in IPL history and has sent the ball over the ropes 27 times during those 12 encounters. However, given the fact that he now plies his trade for the men in yellow, that figure will not be going up any time soon!
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#3. Virat Kohli (30 Sixes)
Although King Kohli isn’t renowned for his six-hitting ability, preferring deal in ones, fours, and twos in most of his innings, he still occupies third place on the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes against CSK in IPL matches. In 23 innings against Chennai over the course of 12 seasons, Virat Kohli has smashed no less than 30 sixes against Dhoni’s men and also happens to be the leading run-scorer against them in IPL matches.
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#2. Chris Gayle (30 Sixes)
As the leading six-hitter in IPL history, Chris Gayle is likely to feature at or near the top of most lists when batsmen’s ability to clear the ropes is talked about. In terms of most sixes against CSK in IPL matches, however, the Universe Boss lies in second place with 30 big hits in 13 innings. Considering the fact that he has hit a staggering 326 sixes in the tournament, Chennai might even consider themselves lucky to have restricted Gayle to just 30!
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#1. Kieron Pollard (33 Sixes)
Having been involved in several battles between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings over the years, Kieron Pollard has always done well whenever he has come up against the men in yellow. Not only has he got 449 runs at an average of almost 35 against Dhoni’s boys, but he has also hit the most sixes against CSK in IPL history, with 33 hits over the fence in just 19 innings!
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