Cricket is a game full of amazing moments where players show off their strength and skill. One of the most exciting things is when a player hits the ball really far, sending it flying over the boundary of the stadium. In the ODI World Cup 2023, there were some incredible examples of this.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 longest hits of the tournament:
5. SHREYAS IYER: 101 METERS VS AFGHANISTAN
Shreyas Iyer hit a really long six, 101 meters, in a match against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This shows he’s in great form and can hit powerful shots regularly.
4. KL RAHUL: 104 METERS VS NEW ZEALAND
KL Rahul showed how good he is at hitting the ball far by smashing a huge six from Trent Boult. The ball went a really long way, 104 meters! This big hit proves that Rahul is really talented and can perform amazingly even when the pressure is high, especially on big stages.
3. GLENN MAXWELL: 104 METERS VS NEW ZEALAND
Glenn Maxwell, the Australian cricket player who can both bat and bowl well, showed just how good he is by hitting a huge six that went a really long way – 104 meters! He did it during an exciting match against New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. This amazing shot didn’t just show off Maxwell’s strength, but also proved he’s really good at hitting the ball at just the right moment. It made everyone see that he’s a really strong player in the cricket world.
2. SHREYAS IYER: 106 METERS VS SRI LANKA
Shreyas Iyer, a strong cricket player from India, hit a big six against Sri Lanka’s bowler Kasun Rajitha. The ball went really far, about 106 meters, at the famous Wankhede Stadium. With his awesome score of 88 runs, he made a big difference for his team and helped them win.
1. DARYL MITCHELL: 107 METERS VS INDIA
Daryl Mitchell, the cricket player from New Zealand, showed how strong he is at hitting the ball in the important first semi-final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium. He hit the ball really hard, making it fly an impressive 107 meters. This showed how good Mitchell is at batting with his right hand.
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