Nepal’s rising star Dipendra Singh Airee has etched his name into the history books of T20 cricket. The 24-year-old batsman achieved the rare feat of smashing six sixes in a single over during the ACC Men’s Premier Cup match against Qatar on Saturday. This remarkable accomplishment places him alongside legends like Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard, the only other two batsmen to achieve this feat in international T20s.
Airee’s Record-Breaking Last Over Against Qatar
Coming to the crease in the final over with Nepal’s score at 174/7, Airee was on a mission. Facing medium pacer Kamran Khan, he unleashed his power-hitting prowess, launching each of Khan’s deliveries over the ropes for a maximum. This onslaught added a staggering 36 runs to Nepal’s total, taking them to a daunting 210/7.
Airee’s accomplishment becomes even more impressive when considering the exclusive company he now joins. Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in an over against England‘s Stuart Broad during the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 remain etched in cricketing folklore. Similarly, Kieron Pollard’s brutal assault on Akila Dananjaya of Sri Lanka in 2021 cemented his reputation as a fearsome power hitter. Now, Dipendra Singh Airee finds himself sharing this prestigious space in T20 history.
Not a One-Time Wonder: Airee’s Previous Record-Breaking Sixes
While this might be the first time Airee has achieved this feat in a single over, it’s not his first encounter with record-breaking six-hitting. During the 2023 Asian Games against Mongolia, he managed a remarkable feat – six consecutive sixes across two overs.
These sixes came off the first six legal deliveries he faced, highlighting his exceptional hitting prowess from the very start of his innings. This knock also saw him score the fastest-ever T20I fifty in just nine balls, surpassing the previous record of 12 balls held by Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Hazratullah Zazai.
With this latest accomplishment, Dipendra Singh Airee has solidified his position as a future star for Nepali cricket. His ability to combine power hitting with clean strokeplay makes him a dangerous force to be reckoned with. At just 24 years old, with 60 T20I and 55 ODI appearances under his belt, Airee has a bright future ahead of him. Fans around the world will be eager to see him continue to break records and entertain audiences with his explosive batting style.
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