Ruturaj Gaikwad, an Indian batsman set a record by hitting seven consecutive sixes in a single over during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022.
On Monday in Ahmedabad, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh were playing in the tournament’s quarterfinal encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground (November 28). Gaikwad, the opener for Maharashtra, put on a masterful performance as he set a List A world record by hitting sixes. In the 49th over, Uttar Pradesh’s Shiva Singh came to bowl but was only left on the receiving end of the havoc.
Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 220 off 159
Gaikwad was able to hit seven sixes in a single over because Singh also gave a no-ball. Additionally, Gaikwad finished his double century and maintained his unbeaten score with 220 off 159, which included 10 fours and 16 sixes. When the player accomplished this remarkable feat, cricket fans seized the chance to congratulate him and respond to his innings.
Gaikwad received a lot of acclaim from his followers. One of the users on Twitter said, “In one over, Ruturaj Gaikwad hit seven sixes! Yes, you read that right. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 6,6,6,6,6,6 in the 49th over to help Vijay Hazare reach double digits in the quarterfinal.”
Gaikwad now holds the record for the most runs ever scored in a single over
Gaikwad now holds the record for the most runs ever scored in a single over thanks to his 42 runs in one over. Elton Chigumbura of Zimbabwe previously held the record, scoring 39 points off Alauddin Babu in a Dhaka Premier Division game in 2013.
Maharashtra finished with 330/5 in 50 Overs, all thanks to Gaikwad.
On the other hand, Shiva’s 43 runs allowed are now tied with Willem Ludick of New Zealand for the most in List A cricket history.
