In a stunning display of power hitting, Chris Lynn, the seasoned Australian batter, showcased his brilliance in Match 18 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 season. Playing for Adelaide Strikers against Melbourne Renegades at Docklands Stadium, Lynn’s destructive innings left the crowd in awe.
Chris Lynn’s power-packed knock
Lynn’s fiery innings saw him scoring 56 runs from just 34 deliveries, comprising four boundaries and an equal number of towering sixes. However, it was the first six that stole the limelight, as the ball soared an incredible 103 meters off the bat.
The spectacular hit occurred on the first ball of the fifth over, bowled by Will Sutherland. Lynn, known for his aggressive style, confidently stepped out and connected with a good-length delivery, sending it over the boundary and touching the roof of the stadium.
Here is the video:
Chris Lynn hits the ROOF and the call is SIX 🙌#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/ZJKDe0RJ9R
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Lynn joins the 400-sixes club
Apart from the entertainment factor, Lynn etched his name in T20 cricket history by achieving a significant milestone. With that colossal six, Lynn reached the remarkable feat of hitting 400 sixes in T20 cricket.
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Entering the game with a tally of 399 sixes from 270 matches, Lynn’s explosive batting added four more to his count, placing him at a total of 403 sixes in T20s. The Queensland cricketer now stands as the 18th player globally to achieve this milestone and the fifth Australian to surpass the 400-six mark.
Lynn’s love for clearing the boundary ropes has made him a T20 sensation, and his recent achievement further solidifies his reputation as one of the most formidable hitters in the format.
