Hobart Hurricanes’ all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary gained attention with a massive six in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 match against Brisbane Heat at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on January 7.
Batting at No. 6, the 27-year-old aggressive player hit four fours and two sixes in his rapid innings of 55 off 38 balls. Despite his efforts, Hobart Hurricanes suffered a one-run defeat (DLS method) while chasing a revised target of 118 in 16 overs.
Although Chaudhary’s impressive batting couldn’t secure a victory for his team, his massive six in the match stood out as one of the game’s highlights.
Facing adversity at 25/4 in the chase, Chaudhary confidently advanced down the crease in the fifth over, sending pacer Michael Neser’s delivery for a colossal six that travelled 97 meters over long-on.
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Nikhil Chaudhary that is INSANE! 🤯 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/CC9ENToWv5
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2024
The right-handed batsman hit another six off Paul Walter in the 16th over, sending a slower delivery over the deep square leg boundary.
Unfortunately, Chaudhary’s innings concluded shortly after, mistiming a short ball and getting caught by keeper Sam Billings. His dismissal marked a turning point in the game, and the Hobart Hurricanes concluded their innings at 116/9.
Nikhil Chaudhary admires Virat Kohli
In a recent conversation shared on BBL’s social media, Delhi-born Chaudhary expressed his admiration for the renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, mentioning:
“For sure man, I am a big fan of his aggression, and obviously skills. But how good he is as a cricketer. I have been totally following him for the last 10 years. And he has been growing and growing.”
In the interview, he also recognized the guidance he receives from senior Hobart Hurricanes player Tim David. Reflecting on the support from the powerful batsman, he remarked:
“I’ve been talking to him from last couple [of] months now. When I signed the contract, he messaged me straight away and he was like, ‘Let’s do this boy.’ It’s pretty great learning from him.”
“He’s one of the best finishers and hitters in this world right now and his experience speaks for itself; he’s been with the Mumbai Indians for the last couple of years.”
In the BBL 2023-24 season, Chaudhary has scored 127 runs in three innings with an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 149.41. Additionally, with his off-spin, he has taken four wickets in four innings, maintaining an average of 18.75.
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