Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|04-11-2026
Delhi:Even though the Kiwi team's batsmen disappointed in the first ODI match played between India and New Zealand, Blair Tickner, who came to bat lower in the order, caught everyone's attention with his stormy innings. Batting hard in difficult conditions, he hit four sixes and made a special record in his name.
Created a unique record by batting at number 11
By coming in at number 11 in ODI cricket, Blair has become only the third batsman in the world to hit four sixes in an innings. The most special moment of his batting was when he created excitement in the match by hitting three sixes in a single over of Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
Tickner joins special list of Pakistani players
Before Tickner, this achievement was in the names of only two Pakistani players. Mohammad Aamir had hit four sixes while batting at number 11 against England in 2016 in Nottingham. After this, Naseem Shah had done such a miracle against New Zealand in Hamilton last year. Now Tickner has also made a place in this exclusive club.
Most sixes by a No. 11 batsman in an innings of an ODI:
4 – Mohammad Amir vs England, Nottingham, 2016
4 – Naseem Shah vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2025
4 – Blair Tickner vs India, Auckland, 2026
New Zealand team collapsed for 185 runs
New Zealand's batting completely faltered in the first ODI. No batsman of the team was successful in playing big innings. Opener Tim Seifert scored the highest 38 runs. However, Tickner played an important role in taking the team to the score of 185 runs by scoring 34 runs in 22 balls.
Arshdeep Singh was the most successful bowler from India. He took four wickets in his name. Gurnoor Brar took three wickets and Anshul Kamboj took two wickets.
Indian team got a small target
Chasing the target of 185 runs, the Indian team had scored 54 runs at the loss of one wicket in 10.5 overs till the time of writing the news. Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill were present at the crease and were trying to lead the team towards victory. However, the match was stopped due to rain.
FAQ
How many sixes did Blair Tickner hit against India?
Blair Tickner had hit four sixes while scoring 34 runs in 22 balls in the first ODI against India.
Who is the player who hit four sixes while batting at number 11 in ODI?
Mohammad Aamir, Naseem Shah and Blair Tickner, batting at number 11 in ODI cricket, have hit four sixes each in an innings.
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