On a fiery evening at Eden Gardens, Riyan Parag etched his name into history with one of the most explosive moments the IPL has ever seen. The Rajasthan Royals’ skipper blasted six sixes in six consecutive legal deliveries — a feat never before achieved in the IPL — becoming the first to do so and surpassing legends like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Rinku Singh.
Riyan Parag – The Unlikely Record Breaker
At the iconic Eden Gardens, the stakes were sky-high. Rajasthan Royals were chasing a massive 207 against Kolkata Knight Riders. With the scoreboard reading 102/5 after 12 overs, it looked like the defending champions were down and out, enter Riyan Parag.
The 13th Over Magic – Moeen Ali’s Nightmare
Shimron Hetmyer set the stage perfectly, nudging a single off Moeen Ali’s first delivery to put Riyan Parag on strike. From there, Parag unleashed absolute carnage. He launched Moeen’s second ball over long-on, then smashed another six over square-leg on the next delivery. Moeen tried to adjust his angle, but Parag stepped down and hammered a third six in a row. Under pressure, Moeen bowled a wide, but Parag wasn’t done—he sent the final ball soaring over long-off with authority. In just four legal deliveries, Parag had struck four monstrous sixes, and the fireworks were far from over.
Sealing the Record – Varun Chakravarthy’s Over
Shimron Hetmyer once again rotated strike on the first ball, allowing Riyan Parag to take charge against Varun Chakravarthy, one of the most successful spinners in IPL history. But Parag was in another zone, completely locked in. On the very first delivery, he executed a stunning reverse sweep, sending the ball soaring over backward point for a six. With that shot, he became the first player in IPL history to smash six consecutive sixes across legal deliveries. He made 95 off just 45 balls, striking 6 fours and 8 massive sixes. From 71/5, he brought RR back into the game almost single-handedly.
The Narrow Defeat – A Thriller Ends in Heartbreak
Despite Riyan Parag’s sensational knock, Rajasthan Royals fell agonizingly short by just one run in a match filled with drama. Needing 22 off the final over, Shubham Dube ignited hope, smashing two sixes and a four, bringing the equation down to three off the final ball. Sensing the tension, Ajinkya Rahane repositioned Rinku Singh to long-off, a move that proved decisive. As Jofra Archer sprinted on a misfield, attempting to steal the winning run, Singh’s sharp throw found him short of his ground, sealing a heartbreaking loss for RR.
The Legends of Power Hitting
Chris Gayle: In 2012, chasing 183, Gayle was quiet until he exploded in one over from Rahul Sharma. He smashed five consecutive sixes, altering the course of the match. It was vintage Gayle — brute force and swag.
Kieron Pollard: Pollard’s 2013 assault was unforgettable. Against SRH, he hit 40 runs in just 8 balls across two overs, including five sixes and a no-ball boundary.
Rinku Singh: In 2023, Rinku needed 28 off 5 balls. People thought it was impossible — he made it possible. Five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal created one of the most iconic finishes ever in IPL history.
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