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Blair Tickner Smash 4 Sixes at No. 11: Records are constantly being set and broken on the cricket field, but some feats remain a topic of discussion due to their unique nature. Recently, a remarkable scene unfolded in One Day International (ODI) cricket when New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner, batting at number 11, unleashed a flurry of four sixes. With this explosive performance, Tickner has earned a place on a very rare list in cricket history. Let’s take a look at the full story behind this record.
Blair Tickner 4 Sixes at No. 11
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In ODI cricket, players batting at number 11, the final position, are generally not expected to play a major innings or hit long sixes. Their primary role is usually to hold one end or rotate the strike to the main batter. However, when a bowler coming in at number 11 immediately dominates the opposition’s bowling attack and rains down sixes, it inevitably becomes the biggest headline of the match.
In this encounter, Blair Tickner, batting at number 11, played big shots with complete freedom, striking a total of four powerful sixes during his innings. With this feat, Tickner has joined an exclusive group of players in ODI history to have hit 4 sixes in a single innings while batting at the number 11 position.
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Who Else Has Hit 4 Sixes at No. 11 in ODI Cricket History?
Before Blair Tickner, only two Pakistani fast bowlers had achieved the historic feat of hitting 4 sixes in a single ODI innings while batting at the number 11 position:
- Mohammad Amir vs England (Nottingham, 2016): In a match against England in Nottingham in 2016, Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir played a sensational innings from the number 11 spot, surprising everyone by hitting 4 sixes.
- Naseem Shah vs New Zealand (Hamilton): Young Pakistani pace sensation Naseem Shah also earned a place on this list by hitting 4 sixes while batting at number 11 against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Why Blair Tickner’s Record-Breaking ODI Cameo is Exceptional
While hitting four sixes in an innings might be routine for top-order or middle-order batters, it is truly remarkable for a number 11 batter to display such courage. Adopting such a fearless approach while batting at the fall of the final wicket demonstrates immense mental toughness and aggressive intent. Blair Tickner’s innings has not only captured the attention of fans but has also secured his place in the record books for one of the most unique achievements in ODI cricket history.
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