The Indian Premier League (IPL) has had some of the most exciting games and sixes on the last ball have been some of the most talked-about moments that made every fan’s heart pound faster. A six to finish a match on the last ball is not only about power hitting, but also about perfect timing and taking a great risk. A number of batsmen have hit sixes on the last ball and turned the whole course of the game.
The Finishing Art in IPL
A situation where a team needed either 6 runs or 4 on the last ball was enough to fill the match with action and drama. Even with high risk involved, the players managed to hit six on the last ball and secured the victory. This was the moment when a true talent of a player was revealed.
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1. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai Indians, is the very first player who hit a six on the last ball of the match and became a finisher. This first six on the last ball hit by Rohit was in 2009 IPL season when he was playing against Kolkata Knight Riders. After that he went on to hit the last ball six again in 2011 against Pune Warriors India and in 2012, he hit it again against Delhi Daredevils.
2. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is widely regarded as the finest finisher in the IPL. MS Dhoni always took charge and led his team to victory whenever CSK was in need of quick runs. Because of his calm demeanor, Dhoni has been involved in many last-ball sixes finishes, one of which is particularly famous in 2016 while playing for Rising Pune Supergiant.
3. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is a cricketer who is an all-rounder and through his excellent skill with both bat and ball he has won millions of fans. In two different IPL seasons (2020 and 2023), Jadeja hit last-ball sixes while playing for Chennai Super Kings.
4. Rinku Singh
Unbelievable performance is the best word to describe the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 run showcased by Rinku Singh playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He made a six of six in the last over which was the last ball of the match against Gujarat Titans.
5. Rashid Khan
Shohrat cricketer from Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, is recognized as a bowler who uses spin but, in addition, is also an expert at handling the bat. He hit the last-ball six while playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
6. Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad is an upcoming cricketer who hit the last ball six against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. This six at the last moment showed his composure in tough times and his capacity to turn the game’s fate right at the moment.
7. Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia is the notable finisher who hit two sixes on the last two balls in IPL 2022 against Punjab Kings when he played for Gujarat Titans. His performance and shot-making are incomparable and have the potential to win over millions.
8. Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran, a cricketer from the West Indies, is a batsman from the top order and he is recognized for his great performances. Owing to his incredible consistency, Nicholas Pooran has been the one to give several performances which are actually not comparable to anyone else.
9. Mitchell Santner
During the 2019 IPL season, Mitchell Santner for Chennai Super Kings hit the last-ball six against Rajasthan Royals. His composed nature and timely hitting secured the victory for his team quite easily.
Conclusion
Hitting a six on the final ball to conclude an IPL match is a tough task. The risk-takers among the players and the ones who demonstrated that the game could be turned around are the real gems in the sport. Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and new comers like Rinku Singh and Rahul Tewatia are just a few of the players who have unmasked their extraordinary skills and given the team a new lease of life.
