KXIP batsman Chris Gayle has become the first-ever batsman to smash 1,000 sixes in the history of T20 cricket, achieving the feat in his 402nd T20 innings today. Gayle reached 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket after smashing his seventh six in the match against RR. Gayle is followed by Kieron Pollard, who has hit 690 sixes in T20 cricket.