Nepalese opening batter Kushal Bhurtel re-wrote the cricket history books on Sunday morning, smashing an astonishing 35-ball century against China during the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Qualifiers.
In an unforgettable display of raw power-hitting, the explosive opener also achieved the rare cricketing feat of launching six maximums off six consecutive deliveries in a single over, completely dismantling the Chinese bowling attack at the Singapore National Cricket Ground.
The Historic 9th Over:
Stepping out to bat after Nepal lost the toss, Bhurtel turned the match into a personal highlight reel. The defining moment arrived in the 9th over of the innings, where Bhurtel targeted the boundary lines with absolute precision, clearing the ropes on all six legal deliveries to enter a legendary elite circle of world cricket.
Entering the Elite Six-Sixes Club
With this blistering performance, Kushal Bhurtel has cemented himself as only the second player from Nepal and the sixth cricketer in the history of international cricket to hit six sixes in one over. He joins a highly exclusive, star-studded historical roster.
Bhurtel follows closely in the footsteps of his own compatriot, Dipendra Singh Airee, who famously achieved the exact same feat in the 20th over against Qatar during the ACC Premier Cup in 2024. Nepal now holds the unique distinction of being the only associate nation to boast two separate players in this world-class hitting bracket.
A Masterclass in Power-Hitting: 35-Ball Fireworks
Bhurtel’s onslaught against China wasn’t just limited to his single-over heroics. The opener played an incredibly aggressive knock from ball one, anchoring Nepal’s innings with visual dominance. He reached the triple-figure milestone in just 35 balls—making it one of the fastest centuries ever recorded in Twenty20 International history.
His explosive innings concluded with a spectacular stat sheet featuring 12 towering sixes and 4 boundaries. This landmark performance marks Kushal’s second career century in T20 Internationals, solidifying his reputation as one of the most dangerous and clinical opening batsmen in contemporary associate cricket as Nepal continues its strong qualification push for the upcoming Asian Games.