Samoa’s Darius Visser Shatters Yuvraj Singh’s Record with 39-Run Over
Yuvraj Singh’s Record Shattered: Samoa’s Darius Visser Blasts 39 Runs in an Over
In a remarkable feat, Samoa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Darius Visser has broken Yuvraj Singh’s long-standing record of 36 runs in an over in a T20I. During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A match against Vanuatu, Visser unleashed a blistering assault on seamer Nalin Nipiko, smashing six sixes and three no-balls for a staggering 39 runs.
Visser’s onslaught began with three consecutive sixes off the first three balls of Nipiko’s over. He continued his boundary-hitting spree with another six from the fourth legal delivery, propelling Samoa’s total to a century. Despite Nipiko’s attempt to contain Visser with a dot ball on the fifth delivery, the 28-year-old remained undeterred. He capitalized on the momentum, smashing another six from the third no-ball of the over. To cap off his remarkable performance, Visser concluded the over with yet another maximum, cementing his place in history as the first Samoan player to hit a century in international cricket.
Visser’s outstanding innings featured an impressive tally of 14 sixes, just four shy of the record for the most sixes hit by a single batter in a men’s T20I match. His game-changing knock of 132 runs from a mere 62 deliveries proved to be the catalyst for Samoa’s second victory in the tournament. This triumph kept their aspirations of qualifying for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup edition alive and kicking.
Visser’s record-breaking feat has not only etched his name in the annals of cricket history but has also brought unprecedented attention to the sport in Samoa. His performance serves as an inspiration to young cricketers around the world, demonstrating that anything is possible with determination and hard work.
