Watch: IPL 2023’s longest six! Faf du Plessis’ shot goes outside the stadium and into the record books

In the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, Faf du Plessis hit a monstrous six that left everyone in awe. It was a breathtaking shot that showed his power and timing with the bat. The shot came off the bowling of LSG’s leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who was bowling with a lot of control until then.

Du Plessis played the shot off the backfoot, and the ball travelled a long way, clearing the boundary ropes with ease. The ball went so far that it landed outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is known for its small boundaries. Even Glenn Maxwell, who was batting with him, was amazed by the shot and stood in disbelief as the ball sailed out of the stadium.

Here’s the biggest six of IPL 2023: 

The biggest six of IPL 2023 – Faf Du Plessis with a gigantic 115M six. pic.twitter.com/GdrYeEsWKt

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The South African skipper had already made a significant contribution to his team’s score before hitting that six. He was playing with his trademark elegance and had found the gaps in the field with ease. He was timing the ball well and was hitting the ball hard whenever he got the chance.

Du Plessis’ six was not just about the distance it traveled but also about the timing and technique he used to play it. He showed that he is not just a master of traditional shots but can also play the big shots when needed. His six was a statement of intent and showed that he was not going to back down against any bowler.

Overall, Faf du Plessis’ six was one of the highlights of the match, and it will be remembered for a long time to come. It was a display of pure class and power, and it showed why he is one of the best batsmen in the world.

As for the RCB’s innings, the home team reached a monumental 212/2 on the back of half-centuries from their top three batters. Virat Kohli took on the LSG bowlers and smashed 61 off 44 following which Glenn Maxwell (59) and Du Plessis (79) blitzed past 200.