Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 7 sixes in an over makes historical record

In the ongoing 2nd quarter-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022, Maharashtra is playing against Uttar Pradesh at the iconic venue of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Ruturaj Gaikwad stood out to be an incredible performer in the first innings as he crossed his double hundred with style. Gaikwad smashed seven sixes in a single over. In the 49th over of the first innings, Gaikwad smashed 7 sixes to Shiva Singh. Shiva Singh conceded 43 runs. Despite hitting 6 sixes in the legal deliveries, a no-ball delivery too got the same result.

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Maharashtra scored a total of 330 runs, in which Ruturaj’s 220* innings was a significant factor of contribution in the important match of the Quarter Finals.