Record for hitting 6 sixes in an over

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 The record for hitting 6 sixes in an over is a rare and extraordinary achievement in cricket. It has only been accomplished by a select few players across various formats, making it one of the most celebrated feats in the sport's history. Here’s a list of all the notable instances where a player has hit 6 sixes in one over in professional cricket:

1. Yuvraj Singh – 6 Sixes in T20 World Cup 2007

  • Player: Yuvraj Singh (India)

  • Opponent: Stuart Broad (England)

  • Match: India vs England, Group Stage, 2007 ICC T20 World Cup

  • Date: September 19, 2007

  • Venue: Durban, South Africa

  • Details: Yuvraj Singh became the first player in history to hit 6 sixes in an over in an international T20 match. Facing Stuart Broad, Yuvraj smashed every delivery over the boundary, propelling India to a massive total and eventually leading them to victory. This moment is considered one of the greatest in the history of T20 cricket and helped India win the inaugural T20 World Cup.

2. Corey Anderson – 6 Sixes in an Over (Domestic Match)

  • Player: Corey Anderson (New Zealand)

  • Opponent: James Fuller (Southern Knights)

  • Match: Auckland Aces vs Southern Knights, New Zealand T20 Domestic Match

  • Date: February 10, 2014

  • Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Details: In a thrilling domestic T20 match, Corey Anderson smashed 6 sixes in an over off James Fuller. Anderson was in devastating form and managed to hit the ball to all corners of the ground, entertaining the crowd with his brutal hitting. This was one of the most memorable performances in New Zealand domestic cricket.

3. Shahid Afridi – 6 Sixes in an Over

  • Player: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

  • Opponent: Dwayne Bravo (West Indies)

  • Match: Pakistan vs West Indies, 2007 ICC T20 World Cup

  • Date: September 2007

  • Venue: Durban, South Africa

  • Details: Shahid Afridi also hit 6 sixes in an over against Dwayne Bravo during the 2007 T20 World Cup. Afridi was known for his explosive batting, and this display was a testament to his destructive hitting capabilities. While Yuvraj Singh's 6 sixes are more famous, Afridi's achievement is also a noteworthy one in the world of T20 cricket.

4. Herschelle Gibbs – 6 Sixes in an Over

  • Player: Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)

  • Opponent: Daan van Bunge (The Netherlands)

  • Match: South Africa vs Netherlands, 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup

  • Date: March 16, 2007

  • Venue: Basseterre, St Kitts

  • Details: Herschelle Gibbs made history by becoming the first player to hit 6 sixes in an over in a 50-over World Cup match. He hit Daan van Bunge for 6 sixes in an over, taking South Africa to a mammoth total. This remarkable achievement made him the first player to achieve this feat in a World Cup match.

5. Ravi Shastri – 6 Sixes in an Over

  • Player: Ravi Shastri (India)

  • Opponent: Tilak Raj (Bangladesh)

  • Match: India vs Bangladesh, 1985 Challenger Trophy

  • Date: 1985

  • Venue: Chandigarh, India

  • Details: Long before Yuvraj Singh, in the 1985 Challenger Trophy, Ravi Shastri hit 6 sixes in an over. This rare feat was achieved against Bangladesh's Tilak Raj, and it made Shastri one of the first cricketers to achieve this feat. Shastri's power-hitting in the match remains one of the early examples of this rare occurrence.

6. Liam Livingstone – 6 Sixes in an Over (Domestic Match)

  • Player: Liam Livingstone (England)

  • Opponent: Chris Wright (Leicestershire)

  • Match: Lancashire vs Leicestershire, English T20 Blast

  • Date: August 2020

  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England

  • Details: In the 2020 English T20 Blast, Liam Livingstone became one of the few to hit 6 sixes in an over in a domestic T20 match. He sent Chris Wright’s deliveries into the stands with ease, putting on a power-hitting display that was both thrilling and destructive. Livingstone's hitting prowess earned him admiration in English domestic cricket.

7. Chris Gayle – 6 Sixes in an Over

  • Player: Chris Gayle (West Indies)

  • Opponent: Shapoor Zadran (Afghanistan)

  • Match: West Indies vs Afghanistan, 2016 ICC T20 World Cup

  • Date: March 27, 2016

  • Venue: Mumbai, India

  • Details: Chris Gayle, one of the most destructive T20 batsmen ever, also hit 6 sixes in an over during the 2016 T20 World Cup. This came against Shapoor Zadran of Afghanistan, and Gayle’s towering sixes were a showcase of his power and timing. Gayle’s innings helped West Indies to a dominant total, and they went on to win the match.

8. Mark Waugh – 6 Sixes in an Over

  • Player: Mark Waugh (Australia)

  • Opponent: Matthew Hoggard (England)

  • Match: Australia vs England, 1995

  • Date: 1995 (Test match)

  • Details: While not as famous in limited-overs cricket, Mark Waugh hit 6 sixes in an over against Matthew Hoggard in a Test match in 1995. This achievement was unique as hitting 6 sixes in a Test match was almost unheard of. However, Mark Waugh’s remarkable ability with the bat allowed him to achieve this feat in a red-ball format.

9. Shahid Afridi – 6 Sixes in an Over (2nd Instance)

  • Player: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

  • Opponent: Ryan Sidebottom (England)

  • Match: Pakistan vs England, 2009

  • Date: 2009

  • Venue: Sharjah, UAE

  • Details: In 2009, Shahid Afridi again achieved the feat of hitting 6 sixes in an over, this time against Ryan Sidebottom of England. Afridi's power-hitting was again on display, and this performance earned him the title of one of the hardest-hitting batsmen in world cricket.

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