Nicholas Pooran Breaks Chris Gayle's All-Time Record Of Most Sixes In A Calendar Year
Nicholas Pooran has made a new record surpassing his former teammate Chris Gaye - the Universal Boss. Pooran has hit more sixes in a calendar year than Chris Gayle.
With 139 sixes in 58 T20 matches played so far in 2024, Nicholas Pooran stands at the top of the charts. Chris Gayle’s record was for 135 sixes in 2015.
While playing for Trinbago Knight Riders against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in CPL 2024, Nicholas Pooran was on fire. He scored 97 off 43 balls at a strike rate of 225.58. Pooran smashed 7 boundaries and 9 maximums in the match.
The 28-year-old helped the Knight Riders to reach a score of 250 runs at a loss of 4 wickets. In the end, Trinbago Knight Riders scored a comfortable win over St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Most Sixes in the Calendar Year
|
Name |
Number of Sixes |
Year |
|
Nicholas Pooran |
139 |
2024 |
|
Chris Gayle |
135 |
2015 |
|
Chris Gayle |
121 |
2012 |
|
Chris Gayle |
116 |
2011 |
|
Chris Gayle |
112 |
2016 |
|
Chris Gayle |
101 |
2017 |
|
Andre Russell |
101 |
2019 |
|
Chris Gayle |
100 |
2013 |
Clearly, the batters from the West Indies have dominated the chart. On top of it, Chirs Gayle has been the highest six-hitter on 6 occasions.
In 2015. Chris Gayle achieved the new number by hitting 135 sixes in international and domestic tournaments. He is known for his performances in T20 cricket leagues.
Performance of Nicholas Pooran in 2024
|
Runs |
Sixes (IPL) |
Sixes (International) |
CPL 2024 |
Others |
|
|
Nicholas Pooran |
499 |
36 |
34 |
9 |
60 |
Nicholas Pooran has been a crucial part of T20 cricket leagues across the globe. He has scored 499 runs in 2024 and currently, he is the leading scorer in CPL 2024 with 97 runs in a single match with a strike rate of 225.58.
Trinbago Knight Riders have started their new season of CPL on a positive and the credit goes to Nicholas. On top betting apps in India, Trinbago Knight Riders have the best odds of winning the league this year.
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