In a historic moment that will be remembered for years to come, Darius Visser etched his name into the T20I record books on Tuesday. The Samoa batter shattered the record for most runs scored in a single over, achieving a staggering 39 runs against Vanuatu in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A event.
Darius Visser carnage to break the record
The match itself was part of the ongoing qualifier tournament, which features teams from the East Asia-Pacific region vying for a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Samoa’s innings were bolstered by Visser’s explosive batting. The remarkable feat was made possible with the help of three no-balls from Vanuatu seamer Nalin Nipiko. Visser capitalized on the opportunity, launching six sixes and contributing to the highest-scoring over in the history of men’s T20I cricket. The over yielded a staggering total of 39 runs.
🚨WORLD RECORD CREATED IN MEN’S T20 LEVEL 1 OVER 39 RUNS
Darius Visser scored 39 runs in match between Samoa Vs Vanuatu
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Visser overtakes Yuvraj Singh
The previous record for most runs scored in a T20I over was held by Yuvraj Singh, who famously hit six sixes in an over against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup. His 36-run over had stood as a benchmark for over a decade.
Since then, several other players have come close to surpassing Yuvraj’s record. Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Rohit Sharma (along with Rinku Singh) have all scored 36 runs in an over in their respective T20I careers. However, none of them had managed to break the record until Visser’s astonishing achievement.
The Impact of Visser’s Record
Visser’s record-breaking over not only showcases his exceptional batting ability but also highlights the exciting and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. The format’s emphasis on scoring quickly and aggressively often leads to such remarkable feats.
The record-breaking over will undoubtedly be discussed and analysed for years to come. It serves as a reminder of the incredible talent and skill that exists in the world of cricket, and it will inspire future generations of players to strive for greatness.
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A event continues, it remains to be seen if any other player can match or surpass Visser’s historic achievement. However, one thing is certain: his record will be a tough one to beat.
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