Salman Nijjar Smashes 11 Sixes in 12 Balls in KCL; Video Goes Viral

In the 19th match of the ongoing Kerala Cricket League (KCL), fans witnessed one of the most sensational batting performances of the season when Calicut Globalstars’ hard-hitting player, Salman Nijjar, produced an innings that has now gone viral on social media. The 28-year-old cricketer, who was relatively lesser-known before this game, has suddenly become the talk of the cricketing world after smashing an astonishing 11 sixes in just 12 balls against Adani Trivandrum Royals. His fearless batting display not only entertained the crowd but also played a decisive role in securing victory for his team.

At the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Adani Trivandrum Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to restrict Calicut Globalstars to a modest total. For the first 18 overs, the match was evenly balanced, with Calicut’s batting line-up putting in decent contributions but not running away with the game. However, the real turning point came when Salman Nijjar stepped up during the final overs. Before the start of the 19th over, he was batting on just 17 runs from 13 balls, showing no signs of the destruction that was about to unfold.

Facing experienced bowlers like Basit Thampi and Abhijeet Parveen, Salman completely changed the momentum of the innings. In the 19th over, he smashed five towering sixes and then rotated strike with a single on the final delivery, leaving the crowd in absolute disbelief. But the real fireworks were yet to come. In the 20th over, Salman went into full demolition mode and hammered six consecutive sixes, something that fans will remember for years. His brutal hitting power, clean timing, and fearless approach turned the match into a spectacle.

By the end of his innings, Salman had scored an unbeaten 86 runs off just 26 balls, which included a total of 12 sixes and no fours. This explosive knock propelled Calicut Globalstars to a strong total of 186 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Alongside Salman, M Ajinash also played a crucial role with a composed knock of 51 runs, providing stability in the middle order. Together, their contributions ensured that the team posted a challenging total on the board.

Chasing 187 runs to win, Adani Trivandrum Royals started with some intent but could not keep up with the required run rate, especially after losing wickets at regular intervals. Sanjeev Sathiresan top-scored for the Royals with 34 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize on good starts. Despite some fight, the team was bowled out for 173 runs in 19.3 overs, handing Calicut Globalstars a well-deserved 13-run victory.

The highlight of the match, without doubt, was Salman Nijjar’s once-in-a-lifetime innings. His ability to clear the ropes almost effortlessly reminded fans of the explosive batting style often seen in international T20 cricket. What made the knock even more special was the timing — with the game finely balanced heading into the final overs, Salman’s late blitz completely shifted the pressure onto the opposition.

As soon as the video clips of his 11 sixes in 12 balls surfaced online, cricket fans across platforms started sharing them, praising Salman’s raw power and composure under pressure. Social media is flooded with reactions calling him a “six-hitting machine” and even comparing him to some of the biggest power-hitters in world cricket. For Salman, this innings has not only given him overnight fame but also established him as a player to watch in the KCL.

In a tournament that has already seen several exciting contests, Salman Nijjar’s innings will stand out as one of the defining moments of this season. His knock underlined the fact that cricket is a game where fortunes can change in just a couple of overs, and one player’s brilliance can decide the outcome. For Calicut Globalstars, his heroics have boosted their confidence going into the upcoming matches, while for Salman, it may very well be the performance that takes his career to greater heights.