Meet Vamshhi Krrishna: The 4th Indian Cricketer To Smash Six Sixes In An Over
By achieving the remarkable feat of hitting six sixes, Krrishna now stands shoulder to shoulder with esteemed Indian cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
In a historic cricketing moment, Andhra's Vamshhi Krrishna made headlines by hitting six sixes in an over during the CK Nayudu Trophy 2024.
The awe-inspiring display of power hitting occurred as Krrishna, representing Andhra, faced Railways' spinner Damandeep Singh at the YS Raja Reddy ACP Cricket Stadium in Kadapa.
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Vamshhi Krrishna of Andhra hit 6 sixes in an over off Railways spinner Damandeep Singh on his way to a blistering 64-ball 110 in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy in Kadapa.
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Krrishna's magnificent century steals the show
With impeccable timing and a wide range of shots, Krrishna dominated the bowler, propelling each delivery over the boundary ropes with remarkable ease, ultimately scoring a magnificent 110 runs in his innings.
Despite Krrishna's extraordinary performance, the match ended in a draw, with both teams marvelling at the exceptional talent showcased on the cricket field.
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Andhra posted a total score of 378, while Railways responded with a formidable batting performance, amassing a staggering 865/9 declared, setting a new record for the highest score in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
Who is Vamshhi Krrishna?
Born on December 25, 1991, in Chimakurthy, Andhra Pradesh, Vamsi Krishna is a 32-year-old batsman who represents his home state as a domestic cricket player.
His cricket journey started at a tender age, and he entered the realm of first-class cricket in 2012. To date, he has participated in 11 matches in this format, accumulating 267 runs across 15 innings. In List A matches, Vamsi has contributed 17 runs in four appearances.
By achieving the remarkable feat of hitting six sixes, Krrishna now stands shoulder to shoulder with esteemed Indian cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Vamshhi Krrishna's foray into elite list
On August 10, 1985, Ravi Shastri achieved a remarkable feat during a Ranji Trophy match against Baroda. He smashed six sixes in a single over, targeting Tilak Raj.
Similarly, on September 19, 2007, in a T20 World Cup match against England, Yuvraj Singh took on Stuart Broad, astonishing everyone by hitting six consecutive sixes off the English bowler's deliveries.
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Adding to this legacy, Ruturaj Gaikwad etched his name in history during the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Hailing from Maharashtra, Gaikwad blasted seven sixes in an over against Shiva Singh from Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Gaikwad also capitalized on a no-ball during this over, dispatching it for another six with ruthless precision.
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