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CSK's Kartik Sharma's Six Leaves Commentators Awestruck
23 Apr
Summary
- Kartik Sharma hit a massive six over extra cover, stunning commentators.
- The 19-year-old uncapped batter was bought for ₹14.2 crore by CSK.
- Sharma is a serial six-hitter, topping charts in recent tournaments.
Chennai Super Kings' young player Kartik Sharma recently amazed spectators and commentators alike with a spectacular six struck over extra cover during an IPL 2026 match against MI. The shot, described as difficult to hit and impressive on-air by Ian Bishop and Sunil Gavaskar, showcased Sharma's aggressive batting prowess. This memorable hit occurred in the 14th over of the match.
Sharma, a 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, was a notable acquisition for CSK, fetching ₹14.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. This price tied the record for the most expensive uncapped Indian player. His reputation as a powerful six-hitter is well-established, having led in sixes during the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy and performing strongly in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.
The match, taking place at Wankhede, saw CSK at 155/4 in the 16th over, with Sanju Samson contributing significantly with 68 runs off 38 balls.
