Yuvraj Singh’s iconic record of 36 runs in an over, achieved by hitting six consecutive sixes off England spinner Stuart Broad during the 2007 T20 World Cup, has finally been broken. On Tuesday, Samoa wicketkeeper-batsman Darius Visser rewrote history by scoring 39 runs in a single over during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Sub-Regional A Qualifier match against Vanuatu.
The match, held at the Garden Oval No. 2 in Apia, Samoa, witnessed Visser’s explosive batting display against Vanuatu pace bowler Nalin Nipiko. Visser’s monumental over included six sixes, along with three no-balls bowled by Nipiko, propelling him to surpass Yuvraj’s long-standing record.
Visser began the over with a flurry of three consecutive sixes off the first three deliveries, setting the tone for what would be an unforgettable sequence. He continued his assault by overshooting the boundary once again on the fourth legal delivery, which lifted Samoa’s total over the hundred-run mark. Nipiko managed to bowl a no-spin ball off the fifth delivery, but Visser’s momentum was unstoppable. He smashed another six off the third no-ball of the over, leaving Nipiko helpless.
Darius Visser scored 39 runs in the match between Samoa and Vanuatu
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To conclude the extraordinary over, Visser scored another maximum, securing his place in cricket history as the first Samoan player to achieve such a feat in international cricket. His aggressive approach not only broke Yuvraj’s record, but also eclipsed the more recent efforts of Kieron Pollard (2021), Nicholas Pooran (2024) and Dipendra Singh Airee (2024), who had equalled Yuvraj’s record of 36 runs but never surpassed it.
Visser’s extraordinary innings included a stunning 14 sixes, just four shy of the record for the most sixes hit by a single batsman in a men’s T20I match. His innings of 132 runs off just 62 deliveries was the driving force behind Samoa’s second win in the tournament, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup alive.
The 28-year-old’s historic performance not only broke records but also highlighted Samoa’s growing potential on the international stage. Visser’s century, the first by a Samoan player in international cricket, is an important milestone for the team and a testament to his exceptional talent.
This victory was a crucial step in Samoa’s journey through the qualifiers, ensuring that their dreams of competing at the 2026 T20 World Cup remain very much alive. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Visser and his teammates as they continue to fight for a place at the global event.
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