In the 19th match of the ongoing Kerala Cricket League (KCL), cricket fans have witnessed the terror of a player named Salman Nijjar. Let us tell you that the 28-year-old player, playing for Calicut Globalstars, has made headlines by hitting 11 sixes in 12 balls against Adani Trivandrum Royals.
The video of this amazing power hitting by Salman is rapidly going viral on social media, in which he is seen sending one ball after another across the boundary. Salman’s six hitting power has caught the attention of the cricket world, and he has become a star overnight.
Before the start of the 19th over, Salman Nijar was batting on 17 runs in 13 balls, but after that he started hitting sixes, giving tough time to experienced Basit Thampi and Abhijeet Parveen.
Salman hit five sixes in this over and took a single on the last ball, then hit 6 sixes in the 20th over. In the match, Salman played a brilliant innings of 86 runs with the help of 12 sixes in 26 balls, and played an important role in the team’s victory.
See how Salman Nijjar hit sixes
Calicut Globalstars won the match by 13 runs

Talking about the match, Adani Trivandrum Royals won the toss and decided to bowl in the match played at Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. After this, batting first, Calicut Globalstars scored a total of 186 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. For the team, Salman Nijjar played a stormy innings of 86* runs in 26 balls, while M Ajinash scored 51 runs.
After this, when Adani Trivandrum Royals came out to chase the target of 187 runs given by Calicut Globalstars, they were all out for 173 runs in 19.3 overs and lost the match by 13 runs. Sanjeev Sathiresan was the top scorer for the team by scoring 34 runs.
FAQ
Who is Salman Nijjar?
Salman Nijjar is a cricketer known for his explosive batting style, recently gaining attention for his power-hitting in KCL.
What is KCL?
KCL refers to a competitive cricket league where several domestic and international players showcase their skills.
How many sixes did Salman Nijjar hit in the match?
He smashed 11 sixes in just 12 balls, an extraordinary feat that shocked fans and went viral online.
Why did the video go viral?
The video of his incredible power-hitting circulated on social media, impressing fans with the sheer dominance and entertainment factor.
Has Salman Nijjar set any record with this knock?
While not an official world record, his performance is among the rare and remarkable power-hitting displays in league cricket.