Thu Oct 17 13:42:12 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lankan Batsman Pathum Nissanka Hits Record 6 Sixes in an Over Against West Indies
**Dambulla, Sri Lanka:** In a thrilling T20 match, Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by a comfortable margin of 73 runs in the second match of the three-match series, leveling the series at 1-1. The highlight of the match was a remarkable feat by Sri Lankan batsman Pathum Nissanka who smashed six consecutive boundaries off West Indies bowler, Shemar Joseph, in the fourth over of Sri Lanka’s innings.
Nissanka’s achievement marks him as the first batsman in T20 international cricket to achieve this feat. While other batsmen have achieved this milestone in other formats, including Test matches and ODIs, Nissanka’s accomplishment stands out in the world of T20 internationals. This is only the seventh time in cricketing history that a batsman has hit six boundaries in an over, with the previous six instances occurring in other formats.
Nissanka’s innings ultimately proved crucial for Sri Lanka’s victory. He ended up with a score of 54 runs off 49 deliveries, marking his 12th T20 half-century. During his innings, Nissanka and opening partner Kusal Mendis also achieved the historic feat of becoming the first Sri Lankan opening pair to score 1000 runs together in T20 internationals.
This win in the second match sets the stage for a thrilling series finale. The series concludes on October 17th, where the winner will secure the three-match T20I series.
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