Record Set For NZ’s Biggest Ever Cricket Hit

Today Jimad Khan from Wellington set the first ever record for the biggest cricket hit in New Zealand, smashing the ball an amazing 98.27 metres.

Khan who plays cricket for Onslow Cricket Club, is now an official New Zealand Cricket record holder, says he was thrilled to take out the winning title in the State BIG HITS competition.
 
“Going up against a Jacob Oram and Ian Butler was extremely nerve racking, I just smashed the ball as hard as I could and was stoked to win on the day” he says.

The record was set at the final of State BIG HITS a three-week nationwide search for New Zealand’s biggest hitter. Taking part in the ultimate show-down to make the biggest cricket hit in the country were six members of the public (regional finalists) against Ian Butler from the State Otago Volts, and top BLACKCAP batsman Jacob Oram.

Peter Dwan, New Zealand Cricket Commercial Manager, says the joint venture between New Zealand Cricket and State was not just about setting a record but showcasing the best from cricketers and members of the public all around the country.

“Whether you’re playing cricket competitively, for a club or in the back yard cracking a big hit is always a big adrenalin rush.

“Today’s competition proved there are a lot of Kiwis out there who can really smash a cricket ball and setting a New Zealand Cricket record makes it official” he says.

Throughout the competition, all hits were measured using technology from Duffill Watts surveyors.

Big Hits Finals Results

For more details and results see http://www.bighits.co.nz/.