5 6s hit in 1 over of a Charity Cricket Match for Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch, New Zealand was rocked by 2 massive earthquakes within 6 months. The first rocked on Saturday 4 Sept 2010 at 4.35am and struck just outside of Chch measuring 7.1M and caused widespread damage. Fortunately there were no fatalities.

Then after close to 5000 aftershocks on Tuesday 22 Feb 2011 at 12.51pm the worst possible happened. The city was again rocked with another huge quake measuring 6.3M and it was center just 10k from the city at a depth of only 5km! This time there were numerous deaths. The total stands at 166 and counting. There is still many many more missing in rubble and bodies to yet be recovered.

A charity match in called "Filled the Basin" in Wellington for the Christchurch earthquake appeal was organised by Ex-NZ captain Stephen Fleming and he joined many other celebrities and ex players to play in this match on Sunday 13 Mach 2011.

In this one over bowled by Gavin Larsen (ex NZ) was hit for 5 6s in this one over. 1 by Mark Greatbatch and 4 by Nathan Astle. The TAB offered $1000NZD for every 6 hit in this match

Amazing game of cricket in which over $500k was raised

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[bobbo255]

Could you please upload the whole match? Or let me know where I can watch it online? Cheers

[jarrethcutestory]

Gavin Larsen looks to have gained a yard of pace since retiring

[ownagejonno5]

that last stroke was nicee

[shaayne007]

bring back astle man str8 up.

[aussiewogfob]

Ian Smith, my favourite kiwi commentator.