Kushal Bhurtel's Historic Century Leads Nepal to Record T20I Total Against China
Nepal's Remarkable Performance
Kushal Bhurtel, the opener for Nepal, etched his name in history by scoring a phenomenal century against China, propelling his team to a staggering total of 313 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets. This score marks one of the highest ever recorded in men's T20 international cricket during the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier 2026. A standout moment in Bhurtel's innings was when he hit six consecutive sixes in a single over, a feat reminiscent of the legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's achievement during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Bhurtel's aggressive batting style played a crucial role in Nepal's recovery after an early wicket. He unleashed a barrage of 16 sixes and five fours, amassing 129 runs off merely 43 deliveries. His explosive performance was complemented by Rohit Paudel, who scored 69 runs off 21 balls, and Kushal Malla, who contributed 85 runs off 47 balls, helping Nepal surpass the 300-run mark.
Notable Players with Six Consecutive Sixes
- Yuvraj Singh vs England (2007)
- Kieron Pollard vs Sri Lanka (2021)
- Dipendra Singh Airee vs Qatar (2024)
- Manan Bashir vs Gibraltar (2025)
- Kushal Bhurtel vs China (2026)
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Bhurtel's six consecutive sixes came off the bowling of spinner Chen Zhuo Yue, marking a pivotal moment in his innings. This over ultimately cost 37 runs, including a wide, making it the second most expensive over in international cricket history. With this achievement, Bhurtel became only the fifth player in men's T20I history to hit six sixes in a single over.
Nepal's Historic Victory
In a commanding display, Nepal triumphed over China by an impressive margin of 221 runs. Batting first, Nepal's batsmen dismantled the Chinese bowling attack, setting a remarkable total of 313 runs in 20 overs. This victory made Nepal the first team to surpass the 300-run mark twice in T20I history. Previously, they achieved this feat with a score of 314/3 against Mongolia at the Asian Games in September 2023, becoming the first team to cross the 300-run threshold in T20Is. To date, only four teams have managed to score over 300 runs in T20I matches.