6,6,6,6,6,6: Kushal Bhurtel emulates Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard with six sixes in an over

A Historic Performance in Singapore

The world of cricket witnessed a breathtaking spectacle on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Singapore National Cricket Ground. During the opening Group A match of the Asian Games Men’s T20I Qualifier, Nepal’s opener Kushal Bhurtel delivered a masterclass in power-hitting that will be remembered for generations. In a display of pure aggression and technique, 6,6,6,6,6,6: Kushal Bhurtel emulates Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard with six sixes in an over, taking the attack to Chinese bowler Chen Zhuo-yue in the ninth over of the innings.

The Over That Changed Everything

China had won the toss and elected to field, hoping to restrict the potent Nepal batting lineup. However, the game turned on its head in the ninth over. Bhurtel, already well-set and finding his rhythm, decided it was time to accelerate. Every ball delivered by Chen Zhuo-yue was met with clean, powerful strikes that soared over the boundary ropes.

Remarkably, Bhurtel smashed all six legal deliveries for maximums. While there was a wide ball in the sequence, the six hits off the legitimate deliveries accounted for 36 runs, leaving the opposition completely shell-shocked. By the end of this explosive over, Bhurtel had reached 93 runs off just 31 deliveries, catapulting Nepal to a dominant position with 126/1 after nine overs.

Joining an Elite Club of Cricketers

With this feat, Kushal Bhurtel has cemented his legacy in international cricket history. He becomes only the sixth player in the history of men’s international T20 cricket to achieve the milestone of hitting six sixes in a single over. He now stands alongside legends and notable power-hitters such as Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Jaskaran Malhotra, and his own teammate, Dipendra Singh Airee.

It is worth noting that Nepal now holds a unique distinction in world cricket. With both Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Bhurtel having achieved this rare feat, Nepal is the only country to have produced two batters who have cleared the ropes six times in a single international over. This highlights the rapid rise of Nepal on the international stage and their reputation as a team that plays an exceptionally fearless brand of cricket.

Destruction Beyond the Record

Bhurtel’s heroics did not conclude with the six-over spectacle. He continued his onslaught, eventually bringing up his century in just 35 balls, which ties him for one of the fastest hundreds ever scored by a Nepal player in the T20I format. When his innings finally came to a close, the opener had amassed 129 runs from only 43 balls.

His innings was a statistical anomaly, featuring five fours and 16 massive sixes, played at a staggering strike rate of 300.00. The total carnage forced a mammoth final score of 313/2 for Nepal. The support from his teammates was equally impressive; Kushal Malla remained unbeaten on 85 off 47 balls, while captain Rohit Paudel finished with a blistering 69 not out from just 21 deliveries. Despite the efforts of China’s bowlers, including Deng Jinquing and Ma Qiancheng, who each picked up a wicket, the relentless pressure from the Nepali top order proved too much to handle.

Looking Ahead

This match served as a profound statement of intent from Nepal as they look to leave a mark on the Asian Games. The performance by Bhurtel is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the depth of talent currently emerging from the region. As the tournament progresses, the cricketing world will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on Nepal, a side that has proven it possesses the firepower to dismantle any bowling attack on its day. The memory of those six consecutive sixes will certainly remain the defining image of this competition.