Virat Kohli, widely known for his consistency and boundary-hitting, showcased another dimension of his T20 game during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, achieving a notable milestone with the bat.
Often regarded as a technically sound batter who relies more on fours, Kohli’s ability to clear the ropes came into focus as he etched his name in the record books with a key six in the match.
Kohli Becomes Leading Indian Opener for IPL Sixes
The landmark moment came when Virat Kohli struck LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi for a six, taking his tally to 185 sixes as an opener in IPL history. With that hit, he moved past KL Rahul, who previously held the record with 184 sixes.
Indian Openers with Most IPL Sixes
- 185: Virat Kohli
- 184: KL Rahul
- 148: Rohit Sharma
- 143: Shikhar Dhawan
- 118: Shubman Gill
Overall IPL Openers’ Sixes List
In the broader list of IPL openers, Chris Gayle remains well ahead with 326 sixes, followed by David Warner with 210. Kohli now occupies third position with 185 sixes.
- 326 – Chris Gayle
- 210 – David Warner
- 185 – Virat Kohli
- 184 – KL Rahul
- 159 – Faf du Plessis
- 148 – Rohit Sharma
- 143 – Shikhar Dhawan
- 139 – Jos Buttler
- 134 – Quinton de Kock
- 124 – Brendon McCullum
- 118 – Shubman Gill
Kohli’s achievement highlights an often-overlooked aspect of his batting, reinforcing his impact as an opener in the IPL across formats and conditions.
