Srinagar: The young Maharastra batter Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday registered a massive List-A record as the hard hitting batter smashed seven sixes of an over in a match of Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament against Uttar Pradesh bowler Shiva Singh.
Ruturaj smashed seven sixes on the single over of seven deliveries including a no ball. Shiva Singh conceded 43 runs in the over which included one of a no ball apart from seven sixes.
Gaikwad scored unbeaten 220-run knock as Maharastra posted 330 runs on the board in the allotted 50 overs.
Gaikwad is the first player to hit seven sixes in a single over of List-A cricket, hence the batter created a world record against Uttar Pradesh.
Ruturaj Gaikwad played a 220-run knock off just 159 balls with the help of 10 fours and 16 sixes. His innings strike-rate was 138.36.