Samoa's Visser Breaks T20I Record with 39 Runs in One Over
- Darius Visser sets a new T20I record with 39 runs in one over against Vanuatu.
- The extraordinary performance took place at a T20 World Cup qualifier in Apia.
- Visser's achievement surpassed the previous record by three runs, creating a buzz in the cricket world.
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Darius Visser has etched his name in the record books by scoring 39 runs in a single over during a men’s Twenty20 International match. This extraordinary feat contributed to Samoa's 10-run victory over Vanuatu in a regional qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. Visser's explosive performance included a total of 132 runs off just 62 balls, showcasing his ability to dominate the bowling attack. The record-breaking over occurred when Visser was on 46 runs, facing Vanuatu's Nalin Nipiko in the 15th over. Visser hit six sixes and capitalized on two no-balls, with the over concluding with a dot ball. His innings featured an impressive tally of 14 sixes and five fours, surpassing the previous T20 international record of 36 runs in an over, set by India's Yuvraj Singh in 2007. In addition to his batting heroics, Visser also contributed with the ball, taking the wicket of Vanuatu's Ronald Tari. His all-round performance helped propel Samoa to a total of 174 runs, which they successfully defended, marking their second victory in the East Asia-Pacific qualifying tournament. Visser's achievement not only highlights his individual talent but also places him among the elite in T20 cricket history, joining the ranks of other record-holders like Herschelle Gibbs and Jaskaran Malhotra, who have also scored 36 runs in an over in different formats.