Xavier Marshall set a new world record for the most number of sixes in a one-day international innings against Canada.

The batsman blasted 12 in an unbeaten 157 to help West Indies defeat Canada in a Triangular Tournament encounter in King City.

Marshall put Canada's bowlers to the sword, belting his highest limited overs score from just 118 balls and which also included 11 fours.

The 22-year-old's onslaught bettered the previous mark of 11 that had stood for 12 years after being set by Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya in 1996 and equalled by Pakistani Shahid Afridi six months later.

Marshall's effort and 51 from Leon Johnson helped West Indies post a total of 303 for four off 50 overs.

Brendan Nash then followed up an unbeaten 39 with three for 56 as Canada were bowled out for 254, opener Rizwan Cheema top-scoring for the hosts with 89.

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Categories: Cricket. Author: SacHu