More often than not, tailenders are expected to go gung-ho when it comes to batting as it is not their primary task in the team. However, UAE bowler, Junaid Siddique produced one of the most shocking moments on a cricket field by smashing a delivery from Dushmantha Chameera for a huge six which reached a distance of 109 meters before flexing his muscles in joy.
Sri Lanka made a remarkable comeback against UAE as they won the game by 79 runs and registered their first win in T20 World Cup 2022. UAE was chasing a target of 153 but none of their batters had any answers to the opposition bowlers and eventually bundled out for a paltry 73.
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However, tailender Junaid Siddique managed to impress more with the bat than the ball, with his solitary six turning out to be better than everyone else in the entire tournament, let alone the match or his team. Dushmantha Chameera was bowling the 17th over of the innings, with his seam movement having already fetched him three wickets in the game.
Junaid Siddique was facing the second ball of the over when Namibia was requiring just one wicket the opposition needed only a single dismissal to wrap up the encounter. Chameera bowled a full delivery allowing Siddique to unleash his batting prowess. He cleared his front leg and swung the bat with brute force, connecting sweetly with the white Kookaburra.
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The ball traveled a long distance of 109 meters down square leg resulting in a monstrous six. The power of the shot was highlighted by the fact that it landed on the roof of the stadium. However, Siddique was not done yet as topped off the story with a hilarious gesture. The batter tracked the ball as it sailed past with a hand on his forehead before flexing his biceps to express his joy.
Spectators expressed their excitement over the gigantic hit and expressed their remarks on social media.
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Here is how the netizens reacted to the shot:
109m 🤣💥
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) October 18, 2022
Junaid Siddique has hit the biggest 6⃣ so far in the tournament 💥
🇦🇪UAE's number 10 batsman has just whacked a 109M six against Dushmantha Chameera 🇱🇰
Wabaaaaaaam🏏#T20WorldCup #SLvUAE pic.twitter.com/GyRJXlK5Lr
— Global Value Bets (@GlobalValueBets) October 18, 2022
Junaid Siddique has hit Dushmantha Chameera for a 109m six. Scenes.
Another memorable moment for UAE today after Karthik Meiyappan's unbelievable hat-trick.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) October 18, 2022
Nugget: UAE's No 10 batter Junaid Siddique has smashed 109M six & he's leading the biggest sixes list of T20 World Cup 2022. #SLvUAE #T20WorldCup2022 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MyE0rinzEe
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) October 18, 2022
Junaid Siddique hits a 109m six and brings out the Popeye muscle flex.
Now, mum's will give his example to kids for eating spinach often! #T20WorldCup— Niharika Raina (@niharika_raina) October 18, 2022
UAE have made a welcome return to the T20 World Cup, the highlight is very much Junaid Siddique hitting a 109 metre six and then flexing #T20WorldCup
— Oscar Ress (@oscarress05) October 18, 2022
UAE's No.10 Junaid Siddique leading the biggest sixes list with a 109M six. pic.twitter.com/Ql2NsGVcMp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 18, 2022
Junaid Siddique hits 109 Meter SIX in this T20 World Cup 2022 – Longest in this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/6DxrKLnQcJ
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) October 18, 2022
