The act of hitting six sixes in an over is a rare and impressive feat in the game of cricket. It requires not only power and precision but also the ability to read the bowler’s intentions and make quick decisions at the crease. Only a handful of players have achieved this accomplishment, making them memorable figures in the sport.
Hitting six sixes in an over can also be a game-changing moment, as it allows the batsman to score a significant number of runs in a short period of time. This can shift the momentum of the match and put pressure on the opposing team. It is no wonder that fans and players alike get excited when they see a batsman hit six sixes in an over.
While players like Yuvraj Singh are well-known for smashing six sixes in an over, there is still a list of underrated players whose records for scoring 36 or more runs in an over is not known to many. Let’s take a look at them.
Sir Garfield Sobers
Sir Garfield Sobers was considered a “five-in-one cricketer” by Sir Donald Bradman and had a successful career as captain of Nottinghamshire. During a match against Glamorgan, Sobers achieved a historic feat by hitting six sixes in an over against bowler Malcolm Nash. After hitting the first five balls for six, a fielder dropped the ball, allowing it to cross the boundary for an additional six. Prior to Sobers’ feat, the record for the most runs scored in an over belonged to Ted Allston, who had scored 34 runs in 6 balls. His record lasted for 16 years.
Jordan Clark
22-year-old Jordan Clark, a Lancashire batsman who had not yet made his first-class debut, made a name for himself by hitting six sixes in an over against Yorkshire left-arm spinner Gurman Randhawa during a 2nd XI match in Scarborough. This feat made Clark the first Englishman and the fifth player in professional cricket to achieve this accomplishment
Leo Carter
Leo Carter hit 6 consecutive sixes in an over in Super Smash 2020. His feat took place during the 16th over of the game, in which he became the first New Zealander to achieve this accomplishment. Carter, who was playing for Canterbury, was chasing 221 runs against the Northern Districts when he scored 70 runs off 29 balls, with seven sixes and three fours, helping Canterbury reach the mammoth total with an over to spare. Carter’s sixes came at the expense of Anton Devcich, who conceded 36 runs in the over at Christchurch.
Ross Whiteley
Ross Whiteley, an English first-class player, hit 6 sixes in 6 balls while playing for Worcestershire in the Natwest T20 Blast. Despite his impressive feat, Worcestershire lost to Yorkshire by 37 runs. Whiteley’s six sixes came in the 16th over, with Carl Carver, a spinner from Yorkshire, as the victim. Carver gave up 47 runs on 12 balls, with 36 of those runs coming from Whiteley’s sixes.
Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs made history as the first cricketer to hit six sixes in an over in an international match. The South African batsman achieved this feat during the 2007 World Cup when he faced off against Netherlands bowler Daan Vaan Bunge. Gibbs’ impressive display was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd as the ball flew in all directions around the ground. He is the third player overall to achieve this feat, with Sir Gary and Shastri having previously accomplished it in domestic cricket.
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