By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 27, 2026 7:18 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the massive record that Virat Kohli can achieve in IPL 2026 opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
Virat Kohli need 9 sixes to cross 300 mark in Indian Premier League. Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has hit 291 sixes in 267 matches in IPL so far.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli is getting ready to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opening match. The IPL 2026 opener will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma completed his 300 sixes in IPL 2025 season. Former Mumbai Indians captain has hit 302 sixes in 272 IPL matches so far.
Chris Gayle has hit most sixes in IPL history. Former West Indies batter has hit 357 sixes in only 142 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in history of IPL. He has scored 8661 runs at an average of 39.54 for RCB in his IPL career.
Virat Kohli was retained for Rs 21 crore by RCB ahead of IPL 2026 season. He has hit 8 centuries and 63 fifties in his IPL career.