6 cricketers who have hit 6 fours in an over

Records and cricket go hand in hand. It is said that records are meant to be broken. Lending argument to this phrase are the cricketing stalwarts who have raised the standards of the sport to an impeccable height.  Every generation of cricket has experienced some of the best in the business. From Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Vivian Richard to Sachin Tendulkar and present in making Virat Kohli, all of these legends have redefined the nature of the game.

With the fearless brand of cricket being the order of the day, records are accomplished and broken apparently in every match. Almost, every cricket fanatic remembers the six-sixes-in-an-over record etched by the swashbuckler Yuvraj Singh in the inaugural T20 World Cup against the three lions back in 2007.

On that note, this article sheds light on 5 International cricketers who have hammered 6 consecutive fours in a single over leaving fans and experts in complete awe. Notably, they have etched their names in the history of cricketing folklore. The likes of Kumar Sangakkara, Matthew Hayden, and Brendon McCullum were some of the finest willow-wielders during their tenure. Let’s see whether they feature in this high-profile list.

6 Ball 6 Four Record List of 6 Cricketers

1. Sandeep Patil

The Mumbai-based cricketer broke into the national side against Pakistan in 1980. His contribution to Indian cricket was immense during his playing days. Sandeep Patil had a wide array of shots under his belt. The right-hander enjoyed a short career comprising of 29 Test and 45 ODIs. He has produced 3000-odd runs laced up with 4 hundreds in Test cricket.

The street-smart batter notched up a record of hitting six-fours in an over. In a Test match against England, he displayed some extra-ordinary shots against a top-quality bowling line-up. India was in a spot of bother at 173/6 against England’s total of 425 runs in the first innings. Sandeep Patil during the course of his resurrecting 129 achieved the feat of six fours in an over.

His consecutive boundaries included dashing square cuts, a swat down the ground, and a well-timed hook shot. Although the fourth ball of the over was a dot ball, the previous delivery which was a no-ball went for a four. Hence, the 64-year-old did complete his set of six fours in an over but they were not consecutive.

2. Chris Gayle

The Caribbean superstar is an entertainer in the true sense of the term. Chris Gayle has achieved several laurels and accolades to his name. The six-hitting master has been a regular star in the shortest format of the game. However, he has featured in 103 test matches for the West Indies team which may surprise a few. All in all, he has amassed 7000-odd runs to his credit at a stunning average of 42.19.

The man who cherishes to find the fence, deposited six fours in a single over against the three lions back in 2004. Batting first, England posted 470 runs on the scoreboard. In reply, the West Indies team fell like a pack of cards against the ruthless bowling spell of Steve Harmison, bagging six-wicket.

Going in to bat again, as follow-on was enforced upon the Caribbean nation, Gayle did something special which made him earn lavish praises from the fans and experts. In an over bowled by Matthew Hoggard’s, the heavyweight smashed six fours apparently giving spectator’s a limited-over format taste. Hence, from a pull shot to a cracking cut, the veteran batsman showcased his class on a bowling paradise.

3. Ajinkya Rahane

If there is a modern Indian batsman who masters the art of holding the nerve and save the team’s ship, his name is Ajinkya Rahane. The dependable-top order batsman is a great swing-ball player as evident from his top-class century against England back in 2014 at the iconic Lord’s. While every Indian cricketer was struggling to find the rhythm, Rahane remained upbeat and helped India to register a thumping victory in the match.

Let’s talk about the thrilling record which the 32-year-old etched in the IPL 2012. In a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the right-hander ruled the roost from the word go. Making it worst for the tweaker Sreenath Arvind,  he went all guns out, dashing six fours in the 13^th over of the match in the red outfit’s backyard.

The elegant stroke player dispatched the leather all over the cricketing field. Moreover, he went on to score 103 unbeaten and earned the Man of the Match award at the post-match presentation.

4. Tillakaratne Dilshan

Tillakaratne Dilshan boasts a very decorated cricketing career. His cabinet is filled with worthy laurels and prizes to his name. He had plenty of shots in his cricketing book and Sri Lanka Cricket enjoyed his 17-years of services to its best. The batting brilliant has racked up 10,290 runs in 330 ODIs and 6000-odd runs in 87 Tests matches.

Needless to say, the record-breaker also etched an extra-ordinary record in a World Cup match against Australia in 2015. Australia stepped into the field as favourites without a shade of doubt. However, the 44-year-old had something special in store for the Kangaroos. As it turned out, Dilshan lost his opening partner Lahiru Thirimanne early. After five overs, Sri Lanka were 22/1 as Mitchell Johnson stormed in. He welcomed him with two booming drives on consecutive deliveries.

The veteran stalwart pulled the next two balls and made his intentions clear. Eventually, Dilshan looked unstoppable as he drove the next two balls for two more boundaries. Unfortunately, despite his entertaining 62, Sri Lanka fell short by 64 runs.

5. Ramnaresh Sarwan

The West Indies middle-order mainstay was a shining light for the team. Ramnaresh Sarwan stormed into the national side in 2000 against Pakistan. He rose to the limelight after an excellent 291 against England in 2009, which got him immense glory and pride in his country’s land. In an injury-marred career, he has notched 5804 runs in 181 ODI matches. which speaks volumes about his prowess.

Hence, a typical West Indies who fancies playing power-strokes found its prey in the form of Indian speedster Munaf Patel in a red-ball game. Sending chills to the Baroda-based bowler’s spine, he thrashed Patel’s six balls for four with sheer class written all over it. Sarwan slashed the first ball for a boundary through the offside, a hook and a cover drive followed.

The fourth boundary was a lucky escape as the inside edge flew on to find the fence. Two consecutive square cuts finished off things in style. Interestingly, the sixth ball was a no-ball but Patel got away with the extra delivery, which went straight to the fielder.

6. Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw has been displaying an outstanding form ever since he has walked in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. He did an outstanding job while playing against KKR in match 24 of the league.

Shaw smashed six fours in the first over of the game while chasing the target alongside Shikhar Dhawan. He smashed fifty in the same innings on 18 balls. His spectacular start already made the target of 154 by KKR look so small at the moment.

Prithvi Shaw wasn’t in a great form sometimes back as he got excluded from India’s Test side too. He regained his form from the Vijay Hazare Trophy of 2021 and continued it in the IPL 2021.