Can Virat Kohli Surpass Rohit Sharma in Most Sixes?
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of India’s greatest cricketing icons, often compared for their batting styles and records. While Rohit is known for his aggressive stroke play and effortless six-hitting, Kohli is often perceived as a calculated player who builds his innings rather than going for big shots frequently. However, when it comes to hitting sixes in IPL history, the numbers tell a different story.
According to the latest stats, Kohli and Rohit are only eight sixes apart, making the race for the second-highest six-hitter in IPL history more thrilling than ever.
IPL’s Top Six-Hitters of All Time
🔹 Chris Gayle – 357 sixes (142 matches)
🔹 Rohit Sharma – 280 sixes
🔹 Virat Kohli – 272 sixes
🔹 MS Dhoni – 252 sixes
While Chris Gayle’s record seems safe in IPL 2025, the battle for the second spot between Kohli and Rohit is heating up.
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Who Has the Upper Hand?
In IPL 2024, Kohli dominated both in runs and sixes compared to Rohit:
✅ Virat Kohli (2024 Stats)
- Matches: 15
- Runs: 741
- Sixes: 38
✅ Rohit Sharma (2024 Stats)
- Matches: 14
- Runs: 417
- Sixes: 23
Kohli hit 15 more sixes than Rohit in IPL 2024. If he maintains this form, he is likely to surpass Rohit and claim the second-highest six-hitter spot in IPL history by the end of IPL 2025.
MS Dhoni: Out of the Race?
While MS Dhoni remains in the top four six-hitters list, he is unlikely to challenge for the second position due to his lower batting order in recent seasons. As a result, he gets fewer opportunities to play long innings and hit big shots.
Conclusion: Will Kohli Break Rohit’s Record in IPL 2025?
The Kohli vs. Rohit six-hitting battle is set to be one of the most exciting narratives of IPL 2025. If Kohli continues his explosive form and maintains his six-hitting momentum, he could overtake Rohit Sharma and become the second-highest six-hitter in IPL history.
Fans will be eagerly watching as these two cricketing giants continue their fierce rivalry, making IPL 2025 even more thrilling!
