Cricket is a sport of precision, technique, and endurance. Among the many achievements that cricketers aim for, hitting a perfect 6/6 in a single over is something every cricket player considers a rare and impressive feat. Even the best of the best often fail to achieve it. However, over the course of cricket’s history, there have been a select few who managed to hit 6/6 in a single cricket match. Here, we look at the ten players who accomplished this impressive feat.
- Garfield Sobers: The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat in a match between Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan in 1968.
- Ravi Shastri: The former Indian cricketer achieved this feat in a match between India and Baroda in 1985.
- Herschelle Gibbs: The South African batsman achieved this feat in a match against the Netherlands during the 2007 World Cup.
- Yuvraj Singh: The Indian left-hander achieved this feat against England during the 2007 World Twenty20 tournament.
- Alex Hales: The English batsman achieved this feat in a match between Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire in 2015.
- Ross Whiteley: The Worcestershire batsman achieved this feat in a match against Yorkshire in 2017.
- Hazratullah Zazai: The Afghan batsman achieved this feat in a match against Ireland in 2019.
- Leo Carter: The New Zealand batsman achieved this feat in a match between Canterbury and Northern Districts in 2020.
- Kieron Pollard: The West Indian all-rounder achieved this feat in a match between Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados in 2021.
- Chris Gayle: The West Indian batsman achieved this feat in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors India in 2013.
These ten players have etched their names in cricket history by hitting six out of six balls in a single over. Achieving this feat requires a combination of skill, precision, as well as a bit of luck. It is a rare accomplishment that is revered by fans and players alike. As cricket continues to evolve, we may see more players achieving this feat in the future. But for now, these ten players stand as the elite few who managed to hit a perfect six in a single over.