Australian batsman Don Bradman’s innings is a prime example of aggressive hitting in cricket. He completed his century within just 3 overs. Bradman’s remarkable batting display continued throughout the match, as he accumulated a total of 256 runs. The reason for revisiting this extraordinary performance is to commemorate Bradman’s 117th birth anniversary, which falls on August 27, 1908.
Bradman’s innings featured 14 sixes and 29 fours.
The remarkable achievement occurred in 1931, a time when T20 cricket was non-existent, and an over consisted of 8 balls. Bradman demonstrated his mastery of aggressive batting.
In a match between Blackheath Eleven and Lithgow Eleven, Bradman displayed dominance against the bowlers. Playing for Blackheath, he contributed 256 runs to the team’s total of 357. Bradman’s innings included 14 sixes and 29 fours. When Lithgow Eleven attempted to chase the target of 358 runs, they could only score 228, resulting in a 129-run loss.
Bradman completed his century in just 3 overs, totaling 22 balls. He scored 33 runs in the first over, 40 runs in the second, and 27 in the third. In the initial over, Bradman hit 3 sixes, 3 fours, 2 runs, and a single. The second over saw him score 4 sixes and 4 fours. In the third over, he managed 3 sixes, 2 fours, and a single.
First Over: (Bowler – Will Black) 6, 6, 4, 2, 4, 4, 6, 1: Total 33 runs
Second Over: (Bowler – Howie Baker) 6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 4: Total 40 runs
Third Over: (Bowler – Will Black) 6, 6, 1, 4, 4, 6: Total 27 runs