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Nicholas Pooran, a West Indies batter, has achieved a remarkable feat in the world of T20 cricket. During a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match on Saturday, he shattered Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a calendar year, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the shortest format of the game.
Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders, Pooran unleashed a barrage of sixes against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. In a 43-ball knock, he amassed 97 runs, including a staggering nine sixes, leading his team to a comfortable 44-run victory. This performance catapulted him past Gayle's previous record of 135 sixes in a single year, a mark that had stood since 2015.
Pooran's dominance extends beyond just six-hitting. In 2024, he has amassed an impressive 1,844 runs in T20 cricket, placing him third on the list for the most runs in a calendar year. This remarkable achievement underscores his consistency across various franchise leagues and international cricket, establishing him as one of the most prolific run-scorers in the world.
Gayle, who holds the next two spots on the six-hitting list with 121 sixes in 2012 and 116 in 2011, has been surpassed by Pooran's relentless power-hitting. The record-breaking innings against the Patriots further highlights Pooran's ability to clear boundaries with ease and contribute significantly to his team's success. While he trails Alex Hales (1,946 runs in 2022) and Mohammad Rizwan (2,036 runs in 2021) in the overall run-scoring chart, Pooran's performance showcases his immense talent and potential for even greater achievements in the years to come.
Source: Nicholas Pooran breaks Chris Gayle's massive T20 world record