By Jeet Banerjee | Updated: April 20, 2025 5:34 AM IST
Hitting a six with the very first ball in an IPL match is exceptionally rare and a dream for many players. This article examines several debuting players, ranging from newcomers like Vaibhav Suryavanshi to established stars such as Andre Russell, who achieved this impressive feat.
In the 36th match of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals debuted 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making him the youngest player ever to feature in the league. He notably hit a six off the very first ball he faced, becoming only the tenth player in IPL history to achieve this feat.
Rob Quiney is the first player in IPL history to hit a six off the very first ball he faced. He achieved this feat while playing for the Rajasthan Royals.
Kevon Cooper also hit a six off the very first ball he faced in his IPL career while playing for the Rajasthan Royals.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell hit a six off the very first ball he faced in his IPL career, a feat achieved during his IPL debut with KKR.
During his IPL debut with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), the West Indies star also hit a six off the very first ball.
An Indian player made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore, hitting a six off his very first ball and capturing significant media attention.
Jevon Searles is the latest addition to the list of IPL players who hit a six off their very first ball. He achieved this feat during his debut match for KKR.
In his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians, Siddhesh Lad hit a six off the very first ball he faced.