Who invented no look shot in cricket?

Many records suggest that MS Dhoni is the first cricketer to perform a no look shot in cricket. Several players have been able to replicate the no look shot in cricket since that feat was achieved. The no look shot in cricket involves a deeper level of skill to execute, and few players have been able to master the technique.

Let’s check out the top players who have demonstrated immense skill in delivering no look shots in cricket matches.

Top 5 No Look Shot Sixes in Cricket

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni smashed an intriguing no look six during India’s third ODI at a series versus New Zealand in 2009. The cricketer blasted five boundaries in total and two 6s in the innings. His no-look strike at the 44th sent the crowd wild in that encounter.

MS Dhoni Batting and Fielding Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	90	144	16	4876	224	38.09	8249	59.11	6	33	544	78	256	38
ODIs	350	297	84	10773	183*	50.57	12303	87.56	10	73	826	229	321	123
T20Is	98	85	42	1617	56	37.6	1282	126.13	0	2	116	52	57	34
FC	131	210	19	7038	224	36.84	–	–	9	47	–	–	364	57
List A	423	364	99	13353	183*	50.38	–	–	17	87	–	–	402	141
T20s	377	331	139	7271	84*	37.86	5406	134.49	0	28	503	325	214	87

(Stats are accurate as of March 21, 2024)

Andre Fletcher

Talented West Indies cricketer Andre Fletcher smashed an impressive no look six during a game in the Big Bash League. The cricketer got this insane hit against Xavier Bartlett, dispatching the ball towards the backward square boundary.

Andre Fletcher Batting and Fielding Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	25	25	0	354	54	14.16	549	64.48	0	2	42	7	5	3
T20Is	54	52	7	950	84*	21.11	853	111.37	0	6	66	51	22	1
FC	71	126	8	3678	123	31.16	–	–	5	22	–	–	74	2
List A	114	111	5	2431	132	22.93	–	–	1	13	–	–	73	14
T20s	284	277	33	6908	103*	28.31	5779	119.53	3	35	593	303	147	20

(Stats are accurate as of March 21, 2024)

Shubman Gill

Gill joined the no look six club against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2021 with an impressive hit. The skilled cricketer smashed this insane shot with a straight swing and perfect elbow placement.

Shubman Gill Batting and Fielding Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	25	46	4	1492	128	35.52	2513	59.37	4	6	170	24	21	0
ODIs	44	44	7	2271	208	61.37	2195	103.46	6	13	254	52	30	0
T20Is	14	14	1	335	126*	25.76	227	147.57	1	1	31	16	3	0
FC	52	90	9	4034	268	49.8	5947	67.83	12	18	477	58	38	0
List A	99	98	13	4535	208	53.35	4746	95.55	12	24	483	93	56	0
T20s	126	123	18	3802	129	36.2	2793	136.12	5	22	372	122	44	0

(Stats are accurate as of March 21, 2024)

Dewald Brevis

Brevis smashed a no look six for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2022. His debut game for MI saw him smash in an impressive six against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), stunning fans and commentators in attendance.

Dewald Brevis Batting and Fielding Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
T20Is	2	2	0	5	5	2.5	7	71.42	0	0	0	0	1	0
FC	11	19	1	626	113	34.77	954	65.61	2	3	94	6	6	0
List A	15	15	1	619	116	44.21	640	96.71	2	2	64	21	3	0
T20s	59	56	4	1303	162	25.05	920	141.63	1	4	88	89	27	0

(Stats are accurate as of March 21, 2024)

Washington Sundar

Many cricketers can’t perform at the level of skilled players like Washington Sundar as the cricketer boasts a versatile range. The talented all-rounder smashed home an impressive no look six as India defeated Australia in a 2021 three-game series.

Washington Sundar Batting and Fielding Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	4	6	2	265	96*	66.25	502	52.78	0	3	31	5	1	0
ODIs	19	11	1	265	51	26.5	311	85.2	0	1	20	7	4	0
T20Is	43	15	5	107	50	10.7	71	150.7	0	1	10	6	13	0
FC	27	42	6	1132	159	31.44	2380	47.56	1	7	125	15	18	0
List A	74	53	11	933	70	22.21	1169	79.81	0	2	66	14	28	0
T20s	136	85	22	1209	54*	19.19	1005	120.29	0	3	98