Thisara Perera becomes first Sri Lankan to hit six sixes in an over

All-rounder Thisara Perera has become the first Sri Lankan cricketer to hit six sixes off one over during a domestic match in Colombo.

The 31-year-old, playing for the Sri Lanka army team, hit eight sixes in his whirlwind unbeaten 52 off 13 balls against the Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club at the weekend.