Is this the greatest shot ever? Twitter certainly thought so

Published on
October 6, 2022
By
Will Cuckson

The cricket world was left in awe during Wednesday night’s first T20I, with some greats labelling this Kyle Mayers six the best they’ve ever seen.

The Aussies got the result in Wednesday’s first T20I against the West Indies, but the highlight of the game was undoubtedly this six from Windies opener Kyle Mayers.

WOW!

Incredible six from Mayers – over cover! #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/xBEaPYgFzN
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 5, 2022

Mayers’ 105-metre six over cover left the commentators stunned, but it didn’t stop there; one of the game’s most dynamic batting exponents, Adam Gilchrist, gave the shot the ultimate praise.

I’m sure there has been a better shot in the history of the game, but I just can’t remember it! ???????????? https://t.co/4KAN8ue9xn
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) October 5, 2022

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And quite clearly, ‘Gilly’ wasn’t the only one.

The best shot I’ve ever seen https://t.co/zL4oPcMIJ5
— Greg Blewett (@blewy214) October 5, 2022

What do we even call this shot?! Lofted back foot drive/ punch???Mayers ???????? https://t.co/Mse6vYMVuW
— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) October 5, 2022

Ufff…incredible shot https://t.co/kYb7wSuuIN
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 5, 2022

Pretty sure I'd retire on the spot if I hit this shot https://t.co/kFuaQV6zgK
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) October 5, 2022

The absolute nerve to even attempt this shot. Holy. Hell.
And that sound… Ooooooh boy https://t.co/pT3LK4ax9A
— Russell Bennett (@rgbennett) October 5, 2022

I think this is the most Brian Lara Cricket shot I've ever seen a human play. https://t.co/vsc7EgvFzZ
— Alex from King Cricket (@TheKingsTweets) October 5, 2022

I've seen this about a dozen times and I still don't know how he's done this. https://t.co/ySIdQsopXx
— Dan Ogunshakin (@DanOgunshakin) October 5, 2022