Shimron Hetmyer creates T20 World Cup history, sets all-time record vs India

Shimron Hetmyer has created a new record for hitting the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition. He smashed 19 sixes, surpassing Sahibzada Farhan.

2 Mar, 00:30 — 2 Mar, 06:00

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Why this matters

T20 cricket is a fast-paced format where power-hitting, particularly sixes, plays a crucial role in a team's success and provides significant entertainment. The T20 World Cup is the pinnacle event for this format, making any "all-time record" a testament to a player's exceptional performance and impact on the global stage. Shimron Hetmyer's achievement highlights his dominant batting form throughout the tournament.

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Shimron Hetmyerrecord-setting batter Sahibzada Farhanprevious record holder T20 World Cupinternational cricket tournament Indiaopponent team

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First report: Times of India · 2 Mar, 00:30|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6h|Window: 6h

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