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Debut Season Sixes Comparison
Comparison of sixes hit in debut IPL season between Connolly and Jayasuriya.
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Cooper Connolly Breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's IPL Sixes Record
Cooper Connolly, an emerging Australian star for Punjab Kings (PBKS), has surpassed Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya’s debut Indian Premier League (IPL) sixes record. Connolly achieved this during PBKS’ match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring 37 runs in 22 balls, including three fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of 168.18. Connolly has been PBKS’ top scorer in the tournament, amassing 473 runs in 12 innings at an average of 47.30 and a strike rate of 162.54. He has hit 32 sixes and 39 fours, including a century (107) and two fifties. Jayasuriya, who set the record in IPL’s inaugural season in 2008 while playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), had smashed 31 sixes. He was the third-highest run-getter that season with 514 runs in 14 innings at an average of 42.83 and a strike rate of 166.34. In the match, RCB scored 222/4 thanks to strong performances by Virat Kohli (58), Devdutt Padikkal (45), Venkatesh Iyer (73), and Tim David (28). PBKS struggled in their chase, losing key batters early, but Connolly and Suryansh Shedge provided brief hope with their scores. However, RCB won by 23 runs. RCB secured a playoff spot with nine wins and 18 points. PBKS, fourth in the table, faces an uphill battle to qualify for the playoffs, needing their rivals Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to underperform. If PBKS wins their final match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), they could secure the fourth playoff spot with 15 points.
Cooper Connolly Surpasses Sanath Jayasuriya In Elite IPL List Despite ...
Cooper Connolly in action© BCCI Rising Australian star Cooper Connolly overtook Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya for most sixes by a batter in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Connolly, representing Punjab Kings (PBKS), achieved this sensational record during his side's home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring a quickfire 37 in 22 balls, with three fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of 168.18. His knock gave his side a glimmer of hope after a top-order collapse while chasing 223 runs. Connolly has emerged as PBKS' top run-getter so far, with 473 runs in 12 innings at an average of 47.30 and a strike rate of 162.54, including a century and two fifties, with the best score of 107*. He has hit 32 sixes, along with 39 fours, this tournament.Jayasuriya, in the inaugural season in 2008, had smashed 31 sixes while wearing Mumbai Indians (MI) colours, having emerged as the third-highest run-getter with 514 runs in 14 innings at an average of 42.83 and a strike rate of 166.34, with a century and two fifties, including a best score of 114*.Coming to the match, PBKS opted to bowl first. After getting Jacob Bethell early for 11, Virat Kohli (58 in 37 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) and Devdutt Padikkal (45 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) put on a 76-run stand. Virat continued his fine run, registering his fourth fifty of the season and putting up 60 runs for the third wicket with Venkatesh Iyer (73* in 40 balls, with eight fours and four sixes), who, along with Tim David (28 in 12 balls, with two fours and two sixes), accelerated to take RCB to 222/4.Harpreet Brar (2/35) was the leading wicket-taker for PBKS.During the chase, PBKS lost their top-order Indian batters Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya and skipper Shreyas Iyer within a matter of 19 runs. Despite scores from Connolly (37) and Suryansh Shedge (35 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes), PBKS sank to 93/5 in the 10th over.Marcus Stoinis (37 in 25 balls, with five fours) and Shashank Singh (56 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) emerged as a beacon of hope with their counter-attacking 67-run stand for the sixth wicket. However, RCB managed to restrict PBKS to 199/8 in 20 overs, winning by 23 runs.Rasikh Salam Dar (3/36) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) were the top bowlers for RCB.RCB has booked its place in the playoffs, with nine wins and four losses and 18 points, sitting at the top of the table. PBKS, still at fourt...
IPL 2026: Cooper Connolly breaks Sanath Jayasuriya's long-standing record
Australian sensation Cooper Connolly surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya's record for most sixes in a debut IPL season during Punjab Kings' clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Connolly overtakes legendary Jayasuriya for most sixes in debut IPL ...
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 18 (ANI): Rising Australian star Cooper Connolly overtook Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya for most sixes by a batter in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
