Martin Guptill may have stepped away from international cricket, but his explosive power-hitting remains undiminished. In a recent Legends League Cricket (LLC) match, the 38-year-old New Zealand opener delivered a thrilling performance that saw him shatter the glass window of the commentary box with a monstrous six.
The incident occurred during a rain-shortened 15-over match between the Super Stars and the Tigers. Guptill was in devastating form, dominating the bowlers with ease. The standout moment came in the ninth over when he faced Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian. Guptill unleashed four consecutive sixes, but it was the final one that left a lasting impression. A full-length delivery in the slot was dispatched with such force that the ball flew straight over the umpire’s head and crashed into the commentary box, shattering its glass window. Commentators were seen ducking for cover as the ball made impact.
Guptill’s display of raw power had the Super Stars’ dugout on its feet, celebrating a remarkable shot that became the highlight of the match. Following the barrage of sixes, Guptill added a boundary and a quick double, amassing 30 runs in that over alone. His onslaught helped the Super Stars post a daunting total of 195 runs in their 15 overs.
The Tigers faced an uphill task in their chase. Although Robin Uthappa provided a spark with a swift 17, the middle order collapsed under pressure, with Saurabh Tiwary, Amit Verma, and Angelo Perera managing only five runs between them. Despite late cameos from Daniel Christian (36) and Thisara Perera (37), the Tigers fell well short, ending at 153 runs.
The Super Stars secured a convincing 42-run victory, continuing their unbeaten run in the LLC 2024. With this win, they maintain their position at the top of the table, having won all four of their matches so far. Guptill’s sensational knock and his unforgettable six that shattered the commentary box glass will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.
