Darius Visser created a new record of smashing 39 runs in a single over during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A event on Tuesday. It is now the highest number of runs scored in a single over in T20I cricket, breaking Yuvraj Singh‘s record in the process.
The bowler, Nalin Nipiko, bowled three no balls in the over. Visser smashed three consecutive sixes in the first three deliveries of the over. He followed it up with yet another sensational six in the fourth delivery of the over. Nipiko bowled a dot ball on the fifth delivery of the over. However, that did not stop Visser from creating the record.
He went on to hit a big six on the third no-ball of the over and then smashed another six to score 39 runs in a single over. He also became the first player from Samoa to achieve this record and also smash a T20I century.
His innings consisted of 14 sixes and was 4 less than the highest number hit by a single batter in a T20I innings. Visser smashed 132 runs from just 62 deliveries.
Who is Darius Visser?
Age: 28 years
Date Of Birth: December 28, 1995
Role: Wicket-keeper batter
Batting Style: Right-handed batter
Bowling Style: Leg-break
Teams: Samoa
Darius Visser is causing quite a stir in the cricket world, courtesy of his incredible accomplishments. Visser attended Sydney University and St. George District when he was a student in Sydney, Australia. Even though he was born and raised in Sydney, he decided to play for Samoa in international competitions.
Darius Visser plays for Samoa in international cricket (Image Courtesy: X)
Visser states his position as Director of Hype Cricket Academy on his LinkedIn page. English and Australian professional cricketers benefit from the academy’s individualized training regimens as they strive to achieve their full potential. In addition to his experience of coaching the first team cricket team at Sydney Boys’ High School, Visser has worked as a specialized coach for New South Wales Cricket. In cricket, his coaching skills are highly recognized.
Visser became the first Samoan cricketer to make a century in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during the current Twenty20 World Cup 2024 qualifiers. With an incredible strike rate of 215.29 and an amazing average of 91.5, he has scored 183 runs, including a century, in just three appearances.
