Tom Banton showed his power as he smashed seven sixes, including five in an over, to hit 56 off just 19 deliveries in a Big Bash League game for Brisbane Heat. The side is taking on Sydney Thunder.
This is the second-fastest fifty in the history of the BBL. He reached his half-century in 16 deliveries. Chris Gayle currently holds the record for the fastest fifty in the league (in 12 balls against Melbourne Renegades, 2016).
In a game shortened to 8 overs due to rain, Banton was at his aggressive best as he took on the 21-year-old Arjun Nair in the fourth over of the game, hitting him for five sixes.
Even Kolkata Knight Riders couldn't resist sharing a video from his innings, writing, "One word to describe this exquisite piece of art ____________. Our entry: MAGNIFICENT! @TBanton18 #KorboLorboJeetbo."
KKR bought Banton on his base price of Rs.1 crore in the IPL auction in December.
Watch Banton hit five sixes in an over here:
In another game against Melbourne Stars, Banton smashed 64 off 36 deliveries, but couldn't prevent a loss for the Heat as the side eventually fell short by 22 runs.
