Raunaq Sharma Smashes 263 off 78 Balls with 28 Sixes in 40-Over League Match in New Jersey – Possibly a World Record!

Edison, New Jersey | June 29, 2025 – In what can only be described as one of the most explosive innings in limited-overs cricket history, Raunaq Sharma of Edison Cricket Club delivered a jaw-dropping performance, scoring an unbeaten 263 runs off just 78 balls in a 40-over league match held in Edison, New Jersey.

This remarkable knock included a blistering century in just 27 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries ever recorded in any format of the game. Raunaq’s innings featured a staggering 28 sixes and 17 fours, propelling him to a mind-blowing strike rate of 337.18.

Edison Cricket Club Posts 551/5 in 40 Overs

Thanks to Sharma’s brutal hitting, Edison Cricket Club amassed 551 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 40 overs. This total is not only unprecedented in local league cricket but also rivals professional-level scores globally.

Potential World Record: 28 Sixes in a Single Innings

Raunaq Sharma 28 sixes could potentially be a world record for the most sixes in a single innings across all formats of cricket, surpassing even top-tier international and franchise cricket records.

A Message for the Cricketing World

This extraordinary performance shines a spotlight on the growing standard of club and league cricket in the USA. Raunaq Sharma innings is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the explosive potential

Key Highlights:

263 in 78 balls*

Century in 27 balls

28 sixes and 17 fours

One of the fastest and biggest innings in cricket history