Naman Dhir smashes sixes in Punjab T20 2026 [Source: X]Naman Dhir produced one of the most explosive passages of batting in the Punjab T20 2026 season, launching five towering sixes in a single over during the first semi-final. Playing for Amritsar Soormas against Mohali, Dhir turned the contest on its head with a remarkable assault on Harshdeep Singh. His hitting was part of another outstanding innings as Amritsar chased down 170 with seven wickets in hand at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on September 12.Naman Dhir Smashes Five Sixes In An OverNaman Dhir needed just six deliveries to completely change the mood of the semi-final. With Amritsar chasing 170, left-arm spinner Harshdeep Singh came into the attack in the fourth over with his side needing 147 runs from 96 balls. The first ball was a slot delivery on the stumps. Dhir planted his front foot forward and swung through the line, sending it over long-on for a maximum.Singh went fuller again on the second delivery, and Dhir punished him in almost identical fashion. The third delivery stayed full and around the stumps. Dhir stayed balanced and launched it straight back over the bowler's head. Also Read- Naman Dhir Can Threaten These India Stars' T20I Spots Amid Red-Hot FormUnder mounting pressure, Singh attempted to attack the pads with another full delivery on the fourth ball. Dhir tried to sweep but was hit on the pads, finally ending the sequence of maximums.But the reprieve lasted only one ball. Singh went shorter and angled the delivery around the leg stump on the fifth ball. Dhir went deep in his crease and hammered it over deep mid-wicket for his fourth six.Watch the video below:Mumbai Indians FC @MIPaltanFamily Naman Dhir smashed five 6s in an over in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. Sep 12, 2026, 6:02 PM The final ball was another full delivery on the stumps, and naman Dhir completed the carnage by swinging through the line once more. The ball disappeared towards the sightscreen.Dhir eventually finished with a breathtaking 91 off just 37 balls, helping Amritsar chase down Mohali's 169/7 in only 16.3 overs.Naman Dhir Becomes One Of The Few Players To Hit Five Sixes In An Over In T20 CricketHitting five sixes in one over remains one of the rarest feats in T20 cricket, requiring a batter to maintain extraordinary power and precision while putting almost every delivery into the scoring arc.Dhir's five maximums against Harshdeep now put his name alongside a select group of batters who have produced similar mayhem in T20 cricket.In the IPL, Chris Gayle famously hit five sixes in an over against Rahul Sharma while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2012. Rahul Tewatia produced another iconic five-six over during Rajasthan Royals' 2020 campaign when he took Sheldon Cottrell apart.More recently, Rinku Singh also smashed five consecutive sixes in an over during his memorable finishing effort for Kolkata Knight Riders.Naman Dhir's Punjab T20 Bashing To Make Way For India Call-Up Soon?Dhir's Punjab T20 campaign has certainly strengthened his case for being considered among India's emerging middle-order power hitters. However, despite his extraordinary numbers, an immediate India call-up still appears difficult.The 26-year-old has been sensational for Amritsar Soormas, accumulating 626 runs in nine innings at an average of 78.25 and a staggering strike rate of 216.61.His scores underline just how dominant he has been. Dhir has registered 117 off 56, 88 off 48, 173 off 64, 95 off 48 and now 91 off 37, with only two single-digit scores in the competition.India's middle-order batting pool is already heavily populated with established international players and several younger options competing for limited positions. As a result, Naman Dhir may have to sustain this level of production across a larger sample before a genuine opportunity opens up.At 26, age is certainly on his side and more performances like his Punjab T20 campaign, however, could make it increasingly difficult for the selectors to overlook him when the next middle-order vacancy eventually appears.Also Read- Yashasvi Jaiswal To Get Green Light In India ODI Squad Before 2027 World Cup
