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Pakistan’s Abbas Afridi Smashes Six Sixes In A Single Over Ahead Of India Match

Pakistan’s Abbas Afridi Smashes Six Sixes In A Single Over Ahead Of India Match

IN SHORTAbbas Afridi produced a breathtaking performance at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, smashing six consecutive sixes in one over while chasing a target in a limited-over format. With 55 runs off just 12 balls, his explosion rewrote the record books and issued a warning ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming fixture against India. The feat electrified the cricketing world and reaffirmed Afridi’s reputation as a power-hitting force.

TL;DR

  • Afridi came in during Pakistan’s chase of 124 against Kuwait and delivered 55 unbeaten off 12 balls.
  • In the penultimate over of the match, he hammered the bowler for six sixes in six legal deliveries, clearing the boundary each time.
  • The over shifted momentum dramatically and sealed Pakistan’s victory in the tournament match.
  • His strike-rate and endurance underline the impact of T10-style formats in spotlighting big hitters.
  • Analysts say his innings sends a message ahead of Pakistan’s high-stakes clash with India that they possess destructive batting depth.
  • The performance sparked social-media frenzy, viral clips and record-book entries for six-six-over feats.
  • It also raises tactical questions about bowlers’ vulnerabilities and the braking required in ultra-short formats.