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Cricket is a sport that involves different aspects, such as batting, bowling, and fielding. Among these, batting is perhaps the most celebrated skill, as it involves hitting the ball and scoring runs. In particular, hitting sixes is considered an impressive feat, as it requires great skill, timing, and power. And hitting six sixes in one over is a rare and extraordinary achievement that only a few players have managed to accomplish in the history of cricket.

What does hitting six sixes in one over mean ?

In cricket, an over is a set of six deliveries bowled by a bowler from one end of the pitch to the other. The aim of the bowler is to prevent the batsman from scoring runs by delivering the ball accurately and with variations in speed, spin, or bounce. On the other hand, the aim of the batsman is to hit the ball and score as many runs as possible, either by running between the wickets or by hitting boundaries.

A boundary is a shot that crosses the boundary line of the field without touching the ground or without being caught by a fielder. In particular, a six is a shot that clears the boundary on the full, which means that the ball travels over the boundary line without bouncing on the ground or touching anything else. Hitting sixes is considered a skill that requires not only power but also placement, timing, and judgement.

Now, hitting six sixes in one over means that a batsman has hit six consecutive deliveries from a bowler for sixes, which is the maximum number of runs possible in each delivery. This feat is rare because it requires not only the batsman’s skill but also the bowler’s mistakes or misfortune. A bowler can prevent a batsman from hitting sixes by varying the length, line, pace, or spin of the deliveries, or by deceiving the batsman with a slower ball, a bouncer, or a yorker.

Who has hit six sixes in one over in cricket ?

“Yuvraj Singh’s 6 sixes in an over in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 match against England is a very famous and memorable moment in cricket history. However, there have been a few other instances where a player has hit 6 sixes in an over in different cricket formats.”

International Cricket: 6 Sixes In One Over

Herschelle Gibbs ( ICC World Cup 2007-ODI – Against Netherlands ) : 6 Sixes In One Over

Herschelle Gibbs is a former South African cricketer who achieved the feat of hitting 6 sixes in an over during a One Day International (ODI) match against the Netherlands in the 2007 ICC World Cup. This historic moment took place on March 16, 2007, at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.In the 30th over of South Africa’s innings, Herschelle Gibbs took on Dutch leg-spinner Daan van Bunge, hitting him for six sixes in six consecutive deliveries. Gibbs’ innings of 72 off just 40 balls played a significant role in South Africa’s total of 353/3, which proved to be too much for the Netherlands as they were bowled out for just 132.Gibbs became the first player in international cricket to hit 6 sixes in an over in an ODI, a feat that has only been repeated twice since then. His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in ODI cricket history.

Yuvraj Singh ( ICC World Cup 2007-T20-Against England ) : 6 Sixes In One Over

Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian cricketer who achieved the historic feat of hitting 6 sixes in an over during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 tournament in 2007. The moment took place on September 19, 2007, during a match between India and England at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa. In the 19th over of India’s innings, Yuvraj took on England’s Stuart Broad, hitting him for six sixes in six consecutive deliveries. Yuvraj’s innings of 58 off just 16 balls played a significant role in India’s total of 218/4, which proved to be too much for England as they were bowled out for just 200.Yuvraj became the first player in T20I cricket to hit 6 sixes in an over, a feat that has only been repeated once in international cricket since then. His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in T20I cricket history, and Yuvraj’s aggressive batting display in that over is still talked about today as one of the most memorable moments in the game.

Kieron Pollard ( ICC T20 Series 2021 – Against Sri Lanka ) : 6 Sixes In One Over

Kieron Pollard is a West Indian cricketer who achieved the historic feat of hitting 6 sixes in an over during a T20I match against Sri Lanka on 4th April 2021. The match was played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda. In the sixth over of West Indies’ innings, Pollard took on Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Akila Dananjaya, hitting him for six sixes in six consecutive deliveries. Pollard’s innings of 38 off just 11 balls played a significant role in West Indies’ total of 132/5, which proved to be too much for Sri Lanka as they were bowled out for just 117. Pollard became the third player in international cricket to hit 6 sixes in an over in T20Is, after Yuvraj Singh and Herschelle Gibbs. His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in T20I cricket history, and Pollard’s aggressive batting display in that over is still talked about today as one of the most memorable moments in the game.

Jaskaran Malhotra ( ICC ODI Series 2021 – Against Papua New Guinea ) : 6 Sixes In One Over

Jaskaran Malhotra is a USA Cricketer Who Achieved Historical feat of 6 sixes in an  During the 2nd ODI between USA and Papua New Guinea in Oman, the wicketkeeper-batsman slammed six sixes in an over to become only the second cricketer to do so in One-Day Internationals after former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs. Eventually, USA scored 271 runs in the first innings and bowled Papua New Guinea for 137 runs, and registered a 134 run victory, His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in ODI cricket history.

Domestic Cricket :

Sir Garfield Sobers ( First-class cricket for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968 )

Sir Garfield Sobers is a former West Indian cricketer who achieved the historic feat of hitting 6 sixes in one over during a first-class match while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968. The match was played at St Helen’s Ground in Swansea, Wales. In the 31st over of Nottinghamshire’s second innings, Sobers took on the bowling of Malcolm Nash, hitting him for six sixes in six consecutive deliveries. Sobers’ innings of 174 off just 94 balls played a significant role in Nottinghamshire’s total of 601/6 declared, which proved to be too much for Glamorgan as they were bowled out for 246 and 214 in their two innings. Sobers became the first player in first-class cricket history to hit 6 sixes in an over, a feat that has only been repeated twice in first-class cricket since then. His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in cricket history, and Sobers’ aggressive batting display in that over is still talked about today as one of the most memorable moments in the game.

Ravi Shastri (First-class cricket for Bombay against Baroda 1985 )

Ravi Shastri, the former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the Indian national team, hit six sixes in an over during a first-class match for Bombay against Baroda in 1985. The match was a quarter-final of the Ranji Trophy, which is India’s premier domestic cricket competition. Shastri achieved this feat in the final over of the innings, which was bowled by Tilak Raj, a left-arm spinner. Shastri, who was batting on 94 at the time, had already hit 13 fours and four sixes in his innings. He proceeded to hit six consecutive sixes in the over, becoming only the second player after Sir Garfield Sobers to achieve this feat in first-class cricket. Shastri’s innings of 200 not out helped Bombay post a total of 676/7 declared in their first innings. Baroda were bowled out for 436 in their first innings and then made 246 in their second innings, losing the match by an innings and 16 runs. Shastri’s six sixes in an over remains a rare and memorable feat in Indian cricket history.

Ross Whiteley ( T20 Cricket for Worcestershire against Yorkshire 2017 )

In 2017, Ross Whiteley, an English cricketer, hit six sixes in an over during a T20 match for Worcestershire against Yorkshire. The match was played at Headingley, Leeds on July 23, 2017, during the English T20 Blast competition. Whiteley achieved this feat in the 16th over of Worcestershire’s innings, which was being bowled by Karl Carver, a left-arm spinner. Whiteley had been struggling to get going until that point, scoring only 14 runs from 19 balls. However, he exploded into life in the 16th over, hitting six consecutive sixes to become only the fifth player in the history of T20 cricket to achieve this feat. Whiteley’s innings of 66 off 27 balls helped Worcestershire post a total of 196/7 in their 20 overs. In reply, Yorkshire could only manage 177/7 in their 20 overs, giving Worcestershire a comfortable 19-run victory. Whiteley’s six sixes in an over helped him become an overnight sensation, and the video of his exploits went viral on social media.

Hazratullah Zazai ( T20 cricket for Kabul Zwanan against Balkh Legends 2018 )

Hazratullah Zazai, an Afghan cricketer, hit six sixes in an over during a T20 match for Kabul Zwanan against Balkh Legends in 2018. The match was played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on October 14, 2018, during the Afghanistan Premier League. Zazai achieved this feat in the 16th over of Kabul Zwanan’s innings, which was being bowled by Abdullah Mazari, a left-arm spinner. Zazai was already batting aggressively and had reached his half-century in just 12 balls. He then proceeded to hit six consecutive sixes in the over, becoming only the third player in T20 cricket history to achieve this feat. Zazai’s innings of 62 off just 17 balls helped Kabul Zwanan post a total of 223/7 in their 20 overs, which was the highest score in the Afghanistan Premier League at the time. In reply, Balkh Legends could only manage 143/9 in their 20 overs, giving Kabul Zwanan a comprehensive 80-run victory. Zazai’s six sixes in an over helped him make a name for himself in international cricket, and he has since gone on to represent Afghanistan in T20Is and ODIs.

Iftikhar Ahmed ( PSL T20 exhibition game 2023 Quetta Gladiators Against Peshawar Zalmi 2023 )

Iftikhar Ahmed an Pakistani cricketer, hit six sixes in an over during a T20 match for Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi in 2023. The match was played at the Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti Cricket Stadium in Quetta on Feb 05, 2023, during the Pakistan Super League exhibition game. During his innings of an unbeaten 94 off 50, Iftikhar even achieved a remarkable feat as he smashed the 20th over of the innings being bowled by Wahab Riaz for six sixes, accumulating 36 runs in the over. Gladiators ended their innings at 184 runs at the end of 20 overs. His achievement will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in Pakistani cricket history, and Iftikhar’s aggressive batting display in that over is still talked about today as one of the most memorable moments in the game.