Nicholas Pooran Sets New T20 Sixes Record

Nicholas Pooran has set a new world record for the most sixes in a calendar year in T20 cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle's long-standing record. During a Caribbean Premier League match against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Pooran hit nine sixes in an explosive innings of 97 runs, bringing his total to 139 sixes in 2024. This achievement not only breaks Gayle's previous record of 135 sixes set in 2015 but also places Pooran third on the all-time list for most T20 runs in a calendar year, with 1,844 runs to date. Pooran, who has played for multiple teams this year, has demonstrated remarkable consistency and power-hitting skills throughout various leagues. Despite his individual brilliance, Pooran could not lead the West Indies to success in the T20 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the Super 8 stage. His performance continues to highlight his status as one of the preeminent T20 players in the world today.