🏏 Relive the historic moment when Sir Garfield Sobers became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in an over! 💥 On August 31, 1968, at St. Helen’s, Swansea, Sobers, captaining Nottinghamshire, smashed 36 runs off Glamorgan’s Malcolm Nash in a first-class match. This video recreates the iconic over with commentary inspired by Wilf Wooller’s legendary words, “And he’s done it! And my goodness, it’s gone… way down to Swansea!” 🌟<br />Key Details & Stats:<br /><br />Event: Nottinghamshire vs. Glamorgan, County Championship, August 31, 1968<br />Score: Sobers 76* (Nottinghamshire declared at 394/5)<br />Over: Malcolm Nash’s 16th over, bowled as left-arm spin (final ball seam)<br />Breakdown:<br /><br />1st ball: Six over long-on, out of the ground<br />2nd ball: Six over deep square-leg, near Cricketers Inn<br />3rd ball: Six straight down the ground, into pavilion enclosure<br />4th ball: Six over backward square-leg, off concrete terracing<br />5th ball: Six over long-off (Roger Davis caught but fell over boundary)<br />6th ball: Six over midwicket, landed near King Edward Road bus stop<br /><br /><br />Historical Context: Broke a 57-year-old record (C. J. B. Wood’s 6 sixes in 1911). Sobers’ feat was the first in first-class cricket, later matched by Ravi Shastri (1985), Herschelle Gibbs (2007, ODI), and Yuvraj Singh (2007, T20I).<br />Sobers’ First-Class Career (1953-1974): 383 matches, 28,314 runs (avg 54.87), 1,043 wickets (avg 27.74)<br />Impact: The ball from the sixth six is displayed at Trent Bridge. Sobers’ feat inspired future generations and remains a benchmark for batting dominance.<br /><br />Analysis: Sobers’ six sixes showcased his unmatched power and precision, exploiting St. Helen’s short boundaries (especially the 60-yard leg-side). Nash’s mix of spin and seam couldn’t deter Sobers, whose versatility as a batsman, bowler (235 Test wickets), and fielder (109 Test catches) made this moment a pinnacle of his career. The controversial fifth six, ruled after Roger Davis fell over the boundary, added drama, with umpires Eddie Phillipson and John Langridge making a historic call. Compared to modern six-hitting records, Sobers’ feat stands out for its era, where such aggressive batting was rare.<br />📺 Watch to experience Sobers’ legendary over, with visuals and commentary that bring 1968 to life! Don’t miss this epic chapter in cricket history! 🔔 Subscribe for more iconic cricket moments!<br />Sources: The Cricketer, ESPNcricinfo, BBC Archives<br />#CricketHistory #SirGarfieldSobers #SixSixes #WestIndiesCricket #CricketRecords #SportsLegends #NottinghamshireCricket
