Naman Dhir delivered one of the most explosive innings in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026, smashing 173 runs from just 64 balls for Amritsar Surmas against Mohali Kings. The Amritsar captain, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, tore apart the Mohali bowling attack in the 18th match of the tournament.
Naman Dhir's Record-Breaking Knock in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League
Dhir's breathtaking innings featured 12 fours and 16 sixes, helping the Surmas post a massive 279/7 from their 20 overs. The knock has now placed him in elite company in the history of T20 cricket.
The 173-run innings saw Dhir go past former Australia captain Aaron Finch's 172-run T20I record against Zimbabwe in 2018. However, he narrowly missed Chris Gayle's famous unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore — falling just two runs short of that iconic mark.
How Dhir's Innings Compares to T20 Greats
Dhir's knock now stands among the highest individual scores in T20 cricket history. The fact that he achieved this while captaining his side makes the performance even more remarkable.
- Dhir scored at a strike rate of over 270 runs per 100 balls
- His 16 sixes powered the Surmas to a commanding total of 279/7
- The innings surpassed Finch's 172 but fell short of Gayle's 175
Our Take: A Knock That Demands Attention
To put it plainly, an innings of this quality cannot be ignored. Naman Dhir has shown that he can dominate bowling attacks at will, and doing it as captain adds another layer to his growing reputation.
While missing Gayle's record by two runs will sting, the bigger picture is what matters. Dhir's 173-run blitz is a statement — one that Mumbai Indians and IPL fans will note with interest. If he carries this form forward, bigger stages await.
For now, cricket fans have witnessed something special in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League — a knock that belongs in the conversation with the very best T20 innings ever played.
