Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Source: AFP)
With IPL 2026 reaching its business end, the competition for playoff spots is heating up, and off-field moments are also grabbing attention. One such viral video shows Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Romario Shepherd selecting his ideal 5-A-Side 6 Hitting Team.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are enjoying another strong season after winning their first IPL title in 2025. Under captain Rajat Patidar, RCB have looked balanced and dangerous.
RCB's Current IPL 2026 Standing
As of now, RCB are placed third on the points table with 6 wins from 9 matches and 12 points. Their net run rate of +1.420 has also kept them ahead in the playoff race.
Virat Kohli has been in excellent touch, scoring 379 runs this season in 9 matches at an average of 54.14 and a strike-rate of 165.50. He has been well supported by Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar.
In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, along with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, have been performing well for the team.
Romario Shepherd Picks His 5-A Side Six-Hitting Team
In the viral clip, Romario Shepherd picked a purely aggressive batting lineup made for maximum six-hitting impact.
The video, shared widely on social media via Cricbuzz, has drawn attention because major names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not included in his power-hitting lineup.
Shepherd, who plays as a finisher for RCB in IPL 2026, focused purely on aggressive six-hitters while making his selection.
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His team includes: Tim David, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran and Shivam Dube.
Watch the video here:
Romario Shepherd’s IPL 2026 Performance So Far
Romario Shepherd has contributed useful cameos for RCB this season. In 5 innings, he has scored 56 runs at a strike rate of 140.00 and an average of 18.67. His best knock came against the Rajasthan Royals on April 10, where he scored 22 off just 11 balls, showing his finishing ability.
RCB's next match is against Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This fixture is crucial as RCB aim to secure a top-two position.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leads Six-Hitting Charts In IPL 2026
Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken IPL 2026 by storm. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter leads the season with 37 sixes in just 10 innings, making him the standout power-hitter of the tournament.
He is followed closely by Ryan Rickelton and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom have also crossed the 30-six mark.
Teams Dominating Six-Hitting In IPL 2026
Six-hitting has become a defining feature of IPL 2026. Among the teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad are leading the charts with around 135 sixes, followed closely by Punjab Kings. RCB are in third place with over 113 sixes.
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are also level around the 100-six mark, making this one of the most explosive IPL seasons in recent years.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 135 sixes
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): 135 sixes
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): 113 sixes
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) & Mumbai Indians (MI): 100+ sixes
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