In a monumental moment for Nepalese cricket, Dipendra Singh Airee etched his name in the annals of the sport by blasting six consecutive sixes in a T20 International encounter against Qatar. This exceptional feat, achieved at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, makes Dipendra the first cricketer from Nepal to accomplish such a remarkable feat in international cricket.
Airee’s breathtaking display with the bat saw him join the esteemed ranks of Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard, both renowned for their own six-sixes-over exploits in T20I cricket. The 24-year-old right-handed batter’s blitzkrieg, consisting of six sixes off the bowling of Kamran Khan in the final over, propelled him to an unbeaten 64 runs from just 21 deliveries.
Yuvraj Singh’s Landmark Moment Recalled
Yuvraj Singh’s historic achievement of hitting six sixes in a T20I match against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup remains etched in cricketing folklore. Airee’s accomplishment draws parallels to Yuvraj’s groundbreaking feat, underscoring the significance of his achievement on the international stage.
Airee’s prowess with the bat extends beyond the T20 format, as evidenced by his lightning-fast 9-ball fifty against Mongolia in the Asian Games, surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s longstanding record of a 12-ball fifty.
Explosive Finish and Team Triumph
While Airee’s six-sixes spectacle stole the limelight, his overall performance, coupled with Aasif Sheikh’s fifty, propelled Nepal to a formidable total of 210/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Qatar’s captain Muhammad Tanveer, Lalit Rajbanshi’s stellar bowling ensured Nepal clinched a commanding 32-run victory.
Airee’s remarkable achievement adds another chapter to Nepal’s cricketing journey, showcasing the nation’s growing prowess on the international stage. As cricketing records continue to tumble, Airee’s name now stands proudly among the elite few who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
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