Rashid Khan Suffers Record-Breaking Defeat at The Hundred
England, August 10th – Rashid Khan, one of the most celebrated bowlers in T20 cricket, endured one of the most humiliating experiences of his career during The Hundred match between the Southern Braves and his team, the Afghan Legends. Kieron Pollard, the Caribbean star, unleashed an unprecedented assault, hitting five consecutive sixes off Rashid’s five deliveries. This remarkable feat stands as the first of its kind in the history of The Hundred.
Pollard’s carnage began with a monstrous blow over the cow corner on the first ball of the match. He followed it up with two more sixes, one each over long on. His dominance continued as he shared the record for most sixes in an over with a monstrous hit over deep midwicket and another over long off in consecutive deliveries.
The record-breaking performance propelled the Southern Braves to a thrilling victory. Chasing 127 runs, the Braves reached their target with eight wickets remaining in just 9.5 overs. Pollard was rightfully named man of the match for his exceptional batting display.
This unfortunate episode for Rashid Khan highlights the unpredictable nature of the game and the ability of individual players to produce extraordinary feats. While the Afghan spinner remains one of the most skilled bowlers in the world, even the greatest can have days where their dominance is defied.