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Hetmyer Smashes T20 WC Sixes Record!
1 Mar
Summary
- Shimron Hetmyer now holds the T20 World Cup record for most sixes.
- He surpassed Sahibzada Farhan with two sixes against India.
- Rovman Powell and Jason Holder revived the West Indies innings.
Shimron Hetmyer has etched his name in the T20 World Cup history books by setting a new record for the most sixes in a single edition. He achieved this feat during a critical Super Eights clash against India at the Eden Gardens. Hetmyer's two sixes in this match propelled him to 19 sixes for the tournament, surpassing the previous record held by Sahibzada Farhan.
The West Indies experienced a mixed innings. They started positively, scoring 45 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. However, the middle overs saw a collapse, with key wickets falling at regular intervals. Spin bowler Varun Chakravarthy provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Shai Hope, and Jasprit Bumrah further disrupted their momentum by taking the wickets of Roston Chase and Shimron Hetmyer.
Despite the setbacks, Rovman Powell and Jason Holder formed a crucial partnership to bring the West Indies back into contention. They launched an aggressive counter-attack, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy. Their efforts aimed to push the team towards a formidable total, with 200 runs appearing within reach, to provide their bowlers with a strong defense in this must-win game.
