The 7th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 turned into a thrilling spectacle as Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a brutal assault on the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ bowling attack. Playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hetmyer smashed 11 massive sixes in his explosive knock, leading his team to a mammoth total of 266 runs. However, despite his sensational performance, Hetmyer was left heartbroken as he narrowly missed out on what could have been a brilliant century.
Hetmyer’s Explosive Innings
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and chose to bat first, and the decision paid off as Hetmyer took charge with his power-hitting. Batting at a strike rate of 233, Hetmyer blazed his way to 91 runs from just 39 balls, hitting 11 towering sixes. Surprisingly, he didn’t hit a single four during this innings. His six-hitting spree left the opposition bowlers helpless, but his heart was broken when he got out in the 19th over, just 9 runs short of a century.
In the 19th over, bowled by Odin Smith, Hetmyer smashed 4 consecutive sixes. On the fifth ball, he tried to clear the boundary again but was caught out. Despite missing his century, Hetmyer joined an elite group of players with the most sixes in a single CPL innings, becoming the joint third batsman to hit 11 sixes in a match.
Team Sets New Record
Thanks to Hetmyer’s blistering knock, Guyana Amazon Warriors posted a massive total of 266 runs in their 20 overs. This total became the second-highest team score in the history of the CPL. The highest total in CPL history remains 267 runs, set by Trinbago Knight Riders in the 2019 season.
While Hetmyer stole the show, he wasn’t the only one who contributed to the massive score. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a crucial role with his quickfire 67 off 37 balls, hitting 4 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 186. Later, Keemo Paul added finishing touches with a blistering 38 runs off just 14 balls, maintaining an unbelievable strike rate of 271. Paul smashed 4 boundaries and 3 sixes, helping Guyana reach their record total.
6 Sixes in an Over: A Rare Feat in T20 Cricket
A Match to Remember
Though Hetmyer missed his century by a whisker, his innings, along with the team’s overall performance, left a lasting impression on the CPL 2024 season. His 11 sixes, combined with contributions from Gurbaz and Paul, powered Guyana Amazon Warriors to one of the highest scores in CPL history, making it a match to remember for cricket fans.
