The first six in IPL history was hit by Brendon McCullum of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 18, 2008, in the inaugural match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Key Details of the First IPL Six:
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Batsman: Brendon McCullum (KKR)
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Bowler: Zaheer Khan (RCB)
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Match: KKR vs RCB
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Result: KKR won by 140 runs
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McCullum's Final Score: 158 off 73 balls* (with 13 sixes)
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