Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee etched his name in cricket history, blasting six sixes in a single over during a thrilling showdown against Qatar in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup in Al Amerat.
Airee’s heroics on the field were reminiscent of the legendary performances of Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard, who had achieved this remarkable feat in the past.
Yuvraj’s iconic display came during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, while Pollard matched the feat in 2021. Now, Airee’s name stands alongside these cricketing luminaries, a testament to his burgeoning talent and unyielding determination.
The stage was set for Airee’s fireworks as he stepped up to face Qatar’s Kamran Khan. With the scoreboard showing Airee at 28 off 15 balls, anticipation filled the air.
What followed was a barrage of power hitting as Airee dispatched every delivery sent his way over the boundary ropes. In a breathtaking display of skill and precision, Airee transformed his innings, finishing on a blistering 64 off just 21 deliveries.
Airee’s journey to cricketing stardom is a testament to his unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence. Having risen through the ranks since his participation in the 2016 ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup, Airee has emerged as a shining beacon of talent in Nepal’s cricketing landscape. His ability to deliver under pressure and seize pivotal moments on the field has endeared him to fans and pundits alike.
Notably, Airee’s recent feat adds to his list of impressive accomplishments, including a record-breaking performance in an Asian Games encounter against Mongolia last year.
On that occasion, Airee showcased his boundary-hitting prowess by smashing six consecutive sixes, albeit spread across two overs. His breathtaking display culminated in the fastest fifty in T20Is, achieved in just nine balls, a record previously held by Yuvraj Singh.
As Nepal gears up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Airee’s scorching form comes as a timely boost for the team. Placed in Group D alongside cricketing powerhouses like South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands, Nepal’s aspirations for glory burn brighter than ever. With Airee leading the charge, the team is poised to make a resounding statement on the grandest stage of them all.
