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**Summary:**

The article lists the top batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL) who have hit the most sixes in the first over of an innings. Rohit Sharma leads the list with 13 sixes, followed by Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle with 12 each. Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal are tied fourth with 11 sixes each, and Brendon McCullum has 10. Yashasvi Jaiswal recently added to his tally with a six in the first over of a match against the Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL season.

**News Article:**

**IPL Six-Hitters: Rohit Sharma Leads the Charge in the First Over**

**May 18, 2025, 8:29 PM IST**

**By Ezaz Ahmad**

Mumbai, India – Mumbai Indians’ opener Rohit Sharma tops the charts for hitting the most sixes in the opening over of an IPL innings, boasting an impressive 13 maximums. The “Hitman” has consistently provided explosive starts for his team over the years.

Following closely behind Sharma are former Indian opener Virender Sehwag and West Indies legend Chris Gayle, each having smashed 12 sixes in the first over.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli and Rajasthan Royals’ young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal are locked in a battle for fourth place. Jaiswal recently added to his tally in a match against Punjab Kings, where he scored a quickfire 50 off 25 balls, including a six in the opening over. Both Kohli and Jaiswal now have 11 sixes each in the first over of IPL matches.

Rounding out the top list is former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who has hit 10 sixes in the first over of an IPL game. This reinforces the fact that players who can be aggressive from ball one are vital to setting the tone of the match.

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