In the T20 format, a batter needs to have the skill, intelligence, and also power to take the team home. On a big ground, the team needs an individual who can clear the fence easily and provide acceleration at the right point in time. Although the thick willow helps to hit a maximum, it is the intent or strength of a player which decides the magnitude of such sixes.

The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022 also witnessed quality batters pouncing on the ball and sending them to the night sky, which brings the crowd and team into jubilation. Although the competitiveness of the season was quite high, some cricketers played their natural game to strike the balls and scored runs at a brisk pace. All players who hit the five longest sixes this season are overseas cricketers, who were in the top form and were the key contributors to their respective teams.

Meanwhile, let&#8217;s look at the five longest sixes of IPL 2022

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-639405" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nicholas-Pooran.jpg" alt="Nicholas Pooran" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-639405" class="wp-caption-text">Nicholas Pooran (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The newly appointed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/">West Indies</a> white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran had a disastrous 2021 season with only 85 runs at a mere average of 7.72. However, his performances in the international series against England helped him to get picked up by SRH for the 2022 season.

Ahead of this season he was impressive for the Caribbean team against India and attained a good knowledge about the pitches. Rightfully, he spent enough time in the middle for Sunrisers and was consistent enough to score over 300 runs at an average of 38.25.

In Match 50 of this season between Sunrisers and Capitals, Pooran scored 62 of 34 balls comprising two fours and six sixes. One of his sixes was on a full-toss ball off Anrich Nortje, which went for 108 m towards the deep mid-wicket area.

4. Liam Livingstone (PBKS)- 108 meter

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-648344" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-4.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648344" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Englishman <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/">Livingstone</a> was pretty average in the 2019 and 2021 seasons and was yearning for a good performance this year. Heading into this tournament with a good form, the dasher was a key player for the Kings in the middle order. His first notable knock came against Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of this season at Brabourne Stadium.

After the team got a strong start with over 100 runs in 10 overs, the 28-year-old continued the momentum and hit 60 of 32 balls with five fours and as many sixes. He emerged as the top scorer of the team, which propelled Punjab to 180 and subsequently a victory by 54 runs.

In one of the overs delivered by the left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, he garnered a total of 26 runs. The highlight of this innings was a 108 m six, which he sent packing towards the deep mid-wicket area. In 14 matches, Livingstone amassed 437 runs at a strike rate of 182.08, with four fifties.

3. Dewald Brevis (MI) &#8211; 112 meter

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-627882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/FotoJet-16.jpg" alt="Dewald Brevis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627882" class="wp-caption-text">Dewald Brevis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

One of the finest performers of the Under-19 World Cup 2022, Dewald Brevis got his debut IPL contract with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/">MI</a>. He displayed his intent and talent from his first game, wherein he scored 29 off 19 balls.

His best knock in the season came against Punjab at MCA Pune, wherein the Protea better delivered a knock of 49 off 25 balls. In a single over off Rahul Chahar, he hit a total of 28 runs comprising four towering sixes. One of the maximums went a long way (112m) to get registered as the third-biggest hit of the season.

Although the youngster was dropped in the second half from the playing XI, he did well to end the tournament by hitting 37 off 33 against Delhi Capitals (DC). Going forward Brevis will be an important player for Mumbai in the middle order.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-647912" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David-1.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-647912" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Singaporean cricketer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/been-in-fantastic-form-for-a-while-now-aaron-finch-hints-at-tim-davids-australia-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim David</a> has been highly rated ahead of this season due to his finishing capabilities. He had proved himself in the leagues like BBL, PSL, and CPL as well. He featured in only one game for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last edition.

David was snapped up by the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2022 season. In the initial games, he could not get enough runs under his belt and was dropped. However, he returned in the latter half of the season and produced terrific knocks for the team. In one of the games against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the youngster hit a 114 meter six which was the second-highest in this season.

Mumbai needed 45 off three overs and T. Natarajan was the bowling for SRH. David started his onslaught to hit four sixes in the over. The last six which came on a low-full toss ball was an instant connection from the bat and David was ecstatic to send it to the long-on boundary. However, he was dismissed in the same over, and the team lost by three runs.

1. Liam Livingstone (PBKS) &#8211; 117 meter

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

One of the finest T20 players going around, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liam Livingstone</a> had been impressive in the other franchise T20 leagues but had faltered in the IPL. In five matches of the last edition, he scored only 42 runs for Rajasthan Royals (RR). With his impressive performances for the England national team, Livingstone got an expensive contract for the 2022 season from Punjab Kings (PBKS).

He regained his top form as the season progressed and was the backbone of the team in the middle order. In this pursuit, the 28-year-old hit the longest six of 117m in this season, which stunned the commentators, crowds, and the cricket fraternity. It all transpired in Match 48 between PBKS and Gujarat Titans (GT) at DY Patil Stadium.

PBKS just needed 27 off five overs in a chase of 144. In the first ball of the over, Livingstone was terrific to connect Mohammed Shami&#8217;s good length ball and hit it towards the square leg boundary, which hit the roof of the stadium. In the same over, he hit two sixes and two fours to finish the game for the team.

In the T20 format, a batter needs to have the skill, intelligence, and also power to take the team home. On a big ground, the team needs an individual who can clear the fence easily and provide acceleration at the right point in time. Although the thick willow helps to hit a maximum, it is the intent or strength of a player which decides the magnitude of such sixes.
The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022 also witnessed quality batters pouncing on the ball and sending them to the night sky, which brings the crowd and team into jubilation. Although the competitiveness of the season was quite high, some cricketers played their natural game to strike the balls and scored runs at a brisk pace. All players who hit the five longest sixes this season are overseas cricketers, who were in the top form and were the key contributors to their respective teams.
<h3>Meanwhile, let’s look at the five longest sixes of IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>5. Nicholas Pooran (SRH)- 108 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_639405" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-639405" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-639405" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nicholas-Pooran.jpg" alt="Nicholas Pooran" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-639405" class="wp-caption-text">Nicholas Pooran (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The newly appointed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/">West Indies</a> white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran had a disastrous 2021 season with only 85 runs at a mere average of 7.72. However, his performances in the international series against England helped him to get picked up by SRH for the 2022 season.
Ahead of this season he was impressive for the Caribbean team against India and attained a good knowledge about the pitches. Rightfully, he spent enough time in the middle for Sunrisers and was consistent enough to score over 300 runs at an average of 38.25.
In Match 50 of this season between Sunrisers and Capitals, Pooran scored 62 of 34 balls comprising two fours and six sixes. One of his sixes was on a full-toss ball off Anrich Nortje, which went for 108 m towards the deep mid-wicket area.

<h3>4. Liam Livingstone (PBKS)- 108 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_648344" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-648344" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-648344" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-4.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648344" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Englishman <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/">Livingstone</a> was pretty average in the 2019 and 2021 seasons and was yearning for a good performance this year. Heading into this tournament with a good form, the dasher was a key player for the Kings in the middle order. His first notable knock came against Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of this season at Brabourne Stadium.
After the team got a strong start with over 100 runs in 10 overs, the 28-year-old continued the momentum and hit 60 of 32 balls with five fours and as many sixes. He emerged as the top scorer of the team, which propelled Punjab to 180 and subsequently a victory by 54 runs.
In one of the overs delivered by the left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, he garnered a total of 26 runs. The highlight of this innings was a 108 m six, which he sent packing towards the deep mid-wicket area. In 14 matches, Livingstone amassed 437 runs at a strike rate of 182.08, with four fifties.

<h3>3. Dewald Brevis (MI) – 112 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_627882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627882" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-627882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/FotoJet-16.jpg" alt="Dewald Brevis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627882" class="wp-caption-text">Dewald Brevis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest performers of the Under-19 World Cup 2022, Dewald Brevis got his debut IPL contract with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/">MI</a>. He displayed his intent and talent from his first game, wherein he scored 29 off 19 balls.
His best knock in the season came against Punjab at MCA Pune, wherein the Protea better delivered a knock of 49 off 25 balls. In a single over off Rahul Chahar, he hit a total of 28 runs comprising four towering sixes. One of the maximums went a long way (112m) to get registered as the third-biggest hit of the season.
Although the youngster was dropped in the second half from the playing XI, he did well to end the tournament by hitting 37 off 33 against Delhi Capitals (DC). Going forward Brevis will be an important player for Mumbai in the middle order.

<h3>2. Tim David (MI)- 114 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_647912" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-647912" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-647912" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David-1.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-647912" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Singaporean cricketer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/been-in-fantastic-form-for-a-while-now-aaron-finch-hints-at-tim-davids-australia-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim David</a> has been highly rated ahead of this season due to his finishing capabilities. He had proved himself in the leagues like BBL, PSL, and CPL as well. He featured in only one game for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last edition.
David was snapped up by the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2022 season. In the initial games, he could not get enough runs under his belt and was dropped. However, he returned in the latter half of the season and produced terrific knocks for the team. In one of the games against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the youngster hit a 114 meter six which was the second-highest in this season.
Mumbai needed 45 off three overs and T. Natarajan was the bowling for SRH. David started his onslaught to hit four sixes in the over. The last six which came on a low-full toss ball was an instant connection from the bat and David was ecstatic to send it to the long-on boundary. However, he was dismissed in the same over, and the team lost by three runs.

<h3>1. Liam Livingstone (PBKS) – 117 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643685" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest T20 players going around, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liam Livingstone</a> had been impressive in the other franchise T20 leagues but had faltered in the IPL. In five matches of the last edition, he scored only 42 runs for Rajasthan Royals (RR). With his impressive performances for the England national team, Livingstone got an expensive contract for the 2022 season from Punjab Kings (PBKS).
He regained his top form as the season progressed and was the backbone of the team in the middle order. In this pursuit, the 28-year-old hit the longest six of 117m in this season, which stunned the commentators, crowds, and the cricket fraternity. It all transpired in Match 48 between PBKS and Gujarat Titans (GT) at DY Patil Stadium.
PBKS just needed 27 off five overs in a chase of 144. In the first ball of the over, Livingstone was terrific to connect Mohammed Shami’s good length ball and hit it towards the square leg boundary, which hit the roof of the stadium. In the same over, he hit two sixes and two fours to finish the game for the team.

In the T20 format, a batter needs to have the skill, intelligence, and also power to take the team home. On a big ground, the team needs an individual who can clear the fence easily and provide acceleration at the right point in time. Although the thick willow helps to hit a maximum, it is the intent or strength of a player which decides the magnitude of such sixes.
The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022 also witnessed quality batters pouncing on the ball and sending them to the night sky, which brings the crowd and team into jubilation. Although the competitiveness of the season was quite high, some cricketers played their natural game to strike the balls and scored runs at a brisk pace. All players who hit the five longest sixes this season are overseas cricketers, who were in the top form and were the key contributors to their respective teams.
<h3>Meanwhile, let&#8217;s look at the five longest sixes of IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>5. Nicholas Pooran (SRH)- 108 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_639405" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-639405" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-639405" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nicholas-Pooran.jpg" alt="Nicholas Pooran" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-639405" class="wp-caption-text">Nicholas Pooran (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The newly appointed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/west-indies/">West Indies</a> white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran had a disastrous 2021 season with only 85 runs at a mere average of 7.72. However, his performances in the international series against England helped him to get picked up by SRH for the 2022 season.
Ahead of this season he was impressive for the Caribbean team against India and attained a good knowledge about the pitches. Rightfully, he spent enough time in the middle for Sunrisers and was consistent enough to score over 300 runs at an average of 38.25.
In Match 50 of this season between Sunrisers and Capitals, Pooran scored 62 of 34 balls comprising two fours and six sixes. One of his sixes was on a full-toss ball off Anrich Nortje, which went for 108 m towards the deep mid-wicket area.

<h3>4. Liam Livingstone (PBKS)- 108 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_648344" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-648344" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-648344" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-4.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648344" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Englishman <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/">Livingstone</a> was pretty average in the 2019 and 2021 seasons and was yearning for a good performance this year. Heading into this tournament with a good form, the dasher was a key player for the Kings in the middle order. His first notable knock came against Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of this season at Brabourne Stadium.
After the team got a strong start with over 100 runs in 10 overs, the 28-year-old continued the momentum and hit 60 of 32 balls with five fours and as many sixes. He emerged as the top scorer of the team, which propelled Punjab to 180 and subsequently a victory by 54 runs.
In one of the overs delivered by the left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, he garnered a total of 26 runs. The highlight of this innings was a 108 m six, which he sent packing towards the deep mid-wicket area. In 14 matches, Livingstone amassed 437 runs at a strike rate of 182.08, with four fifties.

<h3>3. Dewald Brevis (MI) &#8211; 112 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_627882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627882" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-627882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/FotoJet-16.jpg" alt="Dewald Brevis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627882" class="wp-caption-text">Dewald Brevis. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest performers of the Under-19 World Cup 2022, Dewald Brevis got his debut IPL contract with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/">MI</a>. He displayed his intent and talent from his first game, wherein he scored 29 off 19 balls.
His best knock in the season came against Punjab at MCA Pune, wherein the Protea better delivered a knock of 49 off 25 balls. In a single over off Rahul Chahar, he hit a total of 28 runs comprising four towering sixes. One of the maximums went a long way (112m) to get registered as the third-biggest hit of the season.
Although the youngster was dropped in the second half from the playing XI, he did well to end the tournament by hitting 37 off 33 against Delhi Capitals (DC). Going forward Brevis will be an important player for Mumbai in the middle order.

<h3>2. Tim David (MI)- 114 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_647912" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-647912" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-647912" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tim-David-1.jpg" alt="Tim David" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-647912" class="wp-caption-text">Tim David. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Singaporean cricketer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/been-in-fantastic-form-for-a-while-now-aaron-finch-hints-at-tim-davids-australia-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim David</a> has been highly rated ahead of this season due to his finishing capabilities. He had proved himself in the leagues like BBL, PSL, and CPL as well. He featured in only one game for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last edition.
David was snapped up by the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2022 season. In the initial games, he could not get enough runs under his belt and was dropped. However, he returned in the latter half of the season and produced terrific knocks for the team. In one of the games against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the youngster hit a 114 meter six which was the second-highest in this season.
Mumbai needed 45 off three overs and T. Natarajan was the bowling for SRH. David started his onslaught to hit four sixes in the over. The last six which came on a low-full toss ball was an instant connection from the bat and David was ecstatic to send it to the long-on boundary. However, he was dismissed in the same over, and the team lost by three runs.

<h3>1. Liam Livingstone (PBKS) &#8211; 117 meter</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643685" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643685" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest T20 players going around, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-blast-2022-liam-livingstone-smacks-the-ball-out-of-old-trafford-against-yorkshire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liam Livingstone</a> had been impressive in the other franchise T20 leagues but had faltered in the IPL. In five matches of the last edition, he scored only 42 runs for Rajasthan Royals (RR). With his impressive performances for the England national team, Livingstone got an expensive contract for the 2022 season from Punjab Kings (PBKS).
He regained his top form as the season progressed and was the backbone of the team in the middle order. In this pursuit, the 28-year-old hit the longest six of 117m in this season, which stunned the commentators, crowds, and the cricket fraternity. It all transpired in Match 48 between PBKS and Gujarat Titans (GT) at DY Patil Stadium.
PBKS just needed 27 off five overs in a chase of 144. In the first ball of the over, Livingstone was terrific to connect Mohammed Shami&#8217;s good length ball and hit it towards the square leg boundary, which hit the roof of the stadium. In the same over, he hit two sixes and two fours to finish the game for the team.

All of of them were hit by the overseas cricketers.

IPL 2022: 5 Longest Sixes of the season

Although the competitiveness of the season was quite high, some cricketers played their natural game to strike the balls and score runs.