Shimron Hetmyer Sets New T20 World Cup Record with 19 Sixes

Hetmyer Breaks Record for Most Sixes

West Indies cricketer Shimron Hetmyer showcased his explosive batting skills by becoming the first player to hit 19 sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition.

New Record Achieved Against India

During a crucial Super Eight match against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Hetmyer hit two sixes, surpassing Pakistan's Sahibazada Farhan to set this remarkable record in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Farhan's Performance

Sahibazada Farhan currently leads the tournament in runs with a total of 383, having hit 18 sixes and 37 fours, including two centuries.

Hetmyer's Current Standing

As of now, Hetmyer ranks fourth in the tournament's run-scoring list with 248 runs, including 19 sixes and 16 fours.

Top Six-Hitters in T20 World Cup History

The third and fourth spots for most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition are also held by West Indies players. Nicholas Pooran ranks third with 17 sixes from the previous edition, while Chris Gayle is fourth with 16 sixes in the 2012 edition. Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz shares the fourth position with 16 sixes in 2024.

West Indies Set Challenging Target for India

In their last Super 8 match, West Indies batted first, achieving a total of 195/4, thanks to a strong 76-run partnership between Jason Holder and Rovman Powell for the fifth wicket. Powell scored 34 runs off 19 balls, while Holder contributed 37 runs off 22 balls.

India now faces a target of 196 runs to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Hetmyer's Quick Innings

Hetmyer began to show his power-hitting prowess with two sixes and a four but was dismissed for 27 runs off just 12 balls after edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper.

High Stakes Match

This match in Kolkata is a virtual knockout, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals, joining South Africa, New Zealand, and England, who have already secured their spots.