An Indian cricketer has reportedly smacked 39 sixes on the way to scoring a triple-century in a local Twenty20 match.
Mohit Ahlawat from New Delhi posted 300 not out off 72 balls playing for Maavi XI against Friends XI in the Friends Premier League, India media reports.
The 21-year-old wicket-keeper batsman, who has played three first class matches for Delhi, guided his side to 416 off its 20 overs to win the match by a comfortable 216 runs.
He hit five sixes in the final over to reach triple figures - possibly the first time a batsman has done so in a T20 match.
"I saw the scoreboard and I was nearing my 200 with five overs to go, so I decided to go for the kill.
"I reached 250 with just two overs to go, I told my partner, let me try if I can make 300, and I got 30 off the last over," Ahlawat told ABP Live."
Ahlawat is hopeful the unprecedented innings will prove timely ahead of the Indian Premier League auction on February 20.
"Yes, I have put my name in IPL auction but I am not sure if this knock will help make people notice me," he said.
"I am eager to prove my worth."
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