Phil Salt Hits Longest Six of T20 World Cup 2024 Against Mitchell Starc During AUS vs ENG Clash
Phil Salt has hit the longest six of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Phil Salt, England’s in-form opener, continued his impressive run of form in the T20 World Cup 2024, launching a monstrous six off Mitchell Starc’s bowling. This mighty heave, measured at a staggering 106 meters, currently stands as the longest six of the tournament.
Phil Salt, known for his aggressive strokeplay, came out with positive intent against Australia, who had earlier posted a mammoth 200-plus total – the first of this World Cup. Opting to chase, England needed a strong start, and Salt provided exactly that, taking the attack to the Australian bowlers, particularly Starc.
Facing a length delivery on his pads, Salt unleashed his power, hammering the ball into the mid-wicket region for a six that left Starc and the Australian camp stunned. This monstrous hit surpasses the previous record of 105 metres held by Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
The England opener put on a 73-run opening stand with the captain Jos Buttler. Phil Salt was eventually dismissed by Adam Zampa. He scored 37 runs from 23 deliveries with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.
