Nepal opener Kushal Bhurtel produced a stunning display of power-hitting during the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier 2026. The right-handed batter smashed six consecutive sixes in a single over against China, creating a memorable moment and drawing attention from cricket fans around the world.
The feat came during the opening Group A match of the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier at the Singapore National Cricket Ground on Sunday, May 31, 2026. After China won the toss and chose to field first, Bhurtel launched his remarkable assault against Chen Zhuo-yue in the ninth over of Nepal's innings.
Kushal Bhurtel Smashes Six Sixes In An Over Against China
Kushal Bhurtel dominated the Chinese bowling attack with a remarkable display of power-hitting. The Nepal opener showed excellent timing and control as he cleared the boundary ropes during the ninth over, putting his team in a commanding position.
China bowler Chen Zhuo Yue bowled wide on the final ball. Bhurtel made the most of the six legal balls. He smashed all six deliveries for sixes, collecting 36 runs from the over and helping Nepal seize complete control of the match.
He reached 93 runs off 31 deliveries after six consecutive sixes in the over. The Nepal team scored 126 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 9 overs.
Nepal Become First Nation With Two Players To Hit Six Sixes In An Over
Kushal Bhurtel's remarkable achievement has earned him a place in cricket history. By smashing six sixes in an over against China, he became only the sixth player in men's international cricket to achieve the feat and added another landmark moment to Nepal's cricket story.
Bhurtel is now the second Nepal batter to hit six sixes in an over in international cricket. The first was Dipendra Singh Airee, who achieved the feat against Qatar during the ACC Premier Cup in 2024. No other country has produced two players who have accomplished this milestone in men's international cricket.
The Nepal opener joined an elite list that includes Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Jaskaran Malhotra, and Dipendra Singh Airee. His stunning innings against China further highlighted Nepal's rise on the international stage and their reputation for fearless batting.
Kushal Bhurtel's Record-Breaking Century Powers Nepal Past 300
Kushal Bhurtel did not stop after hitting six sixes in an over. The Nepal opener dominated the innings from start to finish and produced one of the most destructive knocks in T20I history. He brought up his century in just 35 balls, equaling one of the fastest hundreds by a Nepal batter in the format.
Bhurtel scored 129 runs off only 43 deliveries, including five fours and 16 sixes, at a staggering strike rate of 300.00, helping Nepal post a massive total of 313/2 in their Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier match against China.
Kushal Malla provided excellent support with an unbeaten 85 off 47 balls, while captain Rohit Paudel smashed an unbeaten 69 from just 21 deliveries. For China, Deng Jinquing and Ma Qiancheng picked up one wicket each, but the bowlers struggled to contain Nepal's relentless batting attack in Singapore.
