Shubhman Gill may or may not be an expert in hitting so many sixes, but his friend definitely is. We are talking about Abhinav Manohar, who is not willing to accept anything less than 9 sixes in the Maharaja T20 Trophy. That is why he did this feat in 2 matches played within a week. Right-handed batsman Abhinav Manohar hit 9 sixes in an innings on August 17 and now in the match played on the evening of August 24, he has given victory to his team by hitting 9 sixes.

Created havoc in 27 balls with 9 sixes

Abhinav Manohar is a part of Shivamogga Lions team in Maharaja T20 Trophy, which witnessed its first victory on 24th August after losing 6 matches in a row.

Abhinav Manohar played a vital role in this victory against Hubli Tigers, who created havoc with the bat in just 27 balls. The main attraction of his innings were the 9 sixes that came from his bat.

He gave his team its first win by scoring 70 runs

Abhinav Manohar smashed 70 runs in 27 balls with the help of 9 sixes against Hubli Tigers. Due to this wonderful innings of Manohar, Shivamogga Lions achieved the target of 142 runs given by Hubli Tigers in just 15.1 overs. This is the first victory of Shivamogga Lions in the current season of Maharaja T20 Trophy.

On August 17, he hit 9 sixes against Mangalore Dragons

Earlier, on August 17, Abhinav Manohar had played an innings of 9 sixes against Mangalore Dragons. Abhinav had then scored an unbeaten 84 runs in 34 balls. However, Shivamogga Lions could not win then. But, within a week, Abhinav Manohar wrote the script of 9 sixes in an innings for the second time and his team won in that.

Abhinav is Shubman Gill's teammate in IPL

Abhinav Manohar is close to Shubman Gill because of playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL.

Abhinav was also a part of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. After IPL 2024, Abhinav Manohar is now seen playing directly in the Maharaja T20 Trophy. He is also the batsman who has hit the most 31 sixes after the first 7 matches in this league.

Abhinav was also a part of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. After IPL 2024, Abhinav Manohar is now seen playing directly in the Maharaja T20 Trophy. He is also the batsman who has hit the most 31 sixes after the first 7 matches in this league.