Nicholas Pooran, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter from the West Indies, has etched his name into the record books by breaking Chris Gayle's long-standing record for the most sixes hit by a batter in a single calendar year. Pooran achieved this remarkable milestone during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 match between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, held on September 1 at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

📸 Getty Images The southpaw displayed his power-hitting prowess by scoring a blistering 97 runs off just 43 deliveries, which included seven fours and nine towering sixes. During this explosive knock, Pooran hit nine sixes, surpassing Gayle's 2015 record of 135 sixes in a year. Pooran now stands at the top of the list with a staggering 139 sixes in 58 T20 matches in 2024, breaking the record in fewer matches than Gayle did.

Most Sixes in a Calendar Year in T20 Cricket

1.Nicholas Pooran (2024) - 139 sixes

2.Chris Gayle (2015) - 135 sixes

3.Chris Gayle (2012) - 121 sixes

4.Chris Gayle (2011) - 116 sixes

5.Chris Gayle (2016) - 112 sixes

6.Chris Gayle (2017) - 101 sixes

7.Andre Russell (2019) - 101 sixes

8.Chris Gayle (2013) - 100 sixes

Pooran's success demonstrates his adaptability and consistency across many T20 leagues and international cricket. He has played for multiple franchises, including the Durban Super Giants in SA20, Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC), MI Emirates in ILT20, Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, Rangpur Riders in the BPL, and Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, besides representing the West Indies national team.