The first-ever boundary in IPL history was hit by Brendon McCullum on April 18, 2008, while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the inaugural IPL match.
Key Details:
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Match: KKR vs RCB (First match of IPL 2008)
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Bowler: Praveen Kumar
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Shot Type: Cover drive for four
McCullum went on to score a historic 158 off 73 balls*, setting the tone for IPL’s explosive batting legacy. Would you like more details from this iconic match?