Number Two – Brendon McCullum (158 off 73 balls) 13 sixes against Royal Challengers Bangalore at April 18, 2008, in Bengaluru:
Superlative show from former wicket-keeper batsman Brendon McCullum has always remained the epicentre for the followers of the gentleman’s game.
The right-handed batsman has remained an astute thinker of the game before leading his side from the front in the past.
McCullum is known for having the fast hands and he makes a cut shot feast for the eyes.
The remarkable McCullum has played a gem of a knock in the inaugural edition and equally match of the IPL against Bengaluru after sponsors were looking to settle with the new brainchild of Board of Control for India (BCCI) in the global competition. So far, the IPL has impressed the fans and cricketers across the globe with its success.
On April 18, 2008, the right-handed Kiwis product had been brutal with willow as he amassed 158 runs in just 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders which was laced with 13 sixes at the strike rate of 216.43 runs.