The Indian Premier League (IPL) has recorded the most thrilling matches, the last ball sixes standing out as iconic moments that increased the heartbeat of each fan. Finishing a match with a six on the last ball is not just about power hitting, it’s about perfect timing and high risk. There are several players who smashed sixes in the last ball and changed the entire direction of a match.
The Finishing Art in IPL
Whenever a team needed 6 runs or 4 in the last ball, the match became full of action and drama. Despite having high risk, players smashed six in the last ball and clinched the victory. This moment is where a true talent of a player came out.
Rohit Sharma: The Pioneer Last Ball Six Finisher
Mumbai India’s captain, Rohit Sharma is the first player who smashed a six in the last ball and became a finisher. In the 2009 IPL season, Rohit was playing against Kolkata Knight Riders where he first smashed the last ball six. Later in 2011 against Pune Warriors India, and 2012 again against Delhi Daredevils he smashed the last ball six.
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MS Dhoni: The Calm Finisher
MS Dhoni is known as the best finisher in the IPL. Whenever CSK needed pace in runs, MS Dhoni always stood up and helped his team to win. Known for his cool nature, Dhoni has recorded multiple finishes involving last ball sixes, with one of the most renowned in 2016 playing for Rising Pune Supergiant.
Ravindra Jadeja and His All-Round Finishing Capability
Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder cricketer whose outstanding talent with bat and ball won millions of hearts. Jadeja smashed last ball sixes in two different IPL seasons (2020 and 2023) while playing for Chennai Super Kings.
Emerging Finishers: Rinku Singh, Rahul Tewatia, and Abdul Samad
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh is famous for his unbelievable performance in IPL 2023 playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He created history by hitting six sixes in the last over, including the last ball, against Gujarat Titans.
Rashid Khan
Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan is mostly known for his spin bowling but he is also an expert in batting as well. He smashed last ball six while playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad is an emerging cricketer who smashed the last ball six which came against Gujarat Titans in IPL season 2023. This last-ball six showcased his calm under pressure and ability to change the game’s outcome at its crucial moment.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia is a famous finisher who smashed two sixes off the last two deliveries in an IPL 2022 match against Punjab Kings while playing for Gujarat Titans. His outstanding performance and timing shots are unmatchable and can win millions of hearts.
Nicholas Pooran
West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran is a top order batter who is known for his outstanding performance. With his unmatchable consistency, Nicholas Pooran has delivered several great performances where no one can match his levels.
Mitchell Santner
In the 2019 IPL season, Mitchell Santner smashed the last ball six for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals. His calm approach and timely hitting his team clinched the victory easily.
Conclusion
Finishing an IPL match with a six off the last ball is not an easy thing. Players who took the risk and showed their ability to bring the match back are the true talents. There are several players like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and rising stars such as Rinku Singh and Rahul Tewatia who showed their tremendous talent and brought a new hope for a team.
