NEW DELHI: It was a pure display of class from Rajasthan Royals ’ star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal during the IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru . Walking in to open the innings, Jaiswal faced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and launched the very first delivery into the stands for a stunning six.
With that audacious stroke, Jaiswal cemented his place in IPL history as the player with the most sixes off the first ball of an innings — achieving the feat three times. The fearless left-hander tops a list that includes Naman Ojha, Mayank Agarwal, Sunil Narine, Virat Kohli , Robin Uthappa, Phil Salt, and Priyansh Arya, all of whom have done it once.
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Most sixes on the first ball in IPL:
3 – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
1 – Naman Ojha
1 – Mayank Agarwal
1 – Sunil Narine
1 – Virat Kohli
1 – Robin Uthappa
1 – Phil Salt
1 – Priyansh Arya
Earlier, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a competitive 205 for five, powered by fluent half-centuries from Virat Kohli (70 off 42) and Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27).
The duo added 95 for the second wicket on a slightly tricky surface. Late cameos from Jitesh Sharma (20* off 10) and Tim David (23 off 15) gave RCB the finishing kick.
With that audacious stroke, Jaiswal cemented his place in IPL history as the player with the most sixes off the first ball of an innings — achieving the feat three times. The fearless left-hander tops a list that includes Naman Ojha, Mayank Agarwal, Sunil Narine, Virat Kohli , Robin Uthappa, Phil Salt, and Priyansh Arya, all of whom have done it once.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Most sixes on the first ball in IPL:
3 – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
1 – Naman Ojha
1 – Mayank Agarwal
1 – Sunil Narine
1 – Virat Kohli
1 – Robin Uthappa
1 – Phil Salt
1 – Priyansh Arya
Earlier, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a competitive 205 for five, powered by fluent half-centuries from Virat Kohli (70 off 42) and Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27).
The duo added 95 for the second wicket on a slightly tricky surface. Late cameos from Jitesh Sharma (20* off 10) and Tim David (23 off 15) gave RCB the finishing kick.
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