When someone plans for and executes 12 sixes in an innings, they deserve the attention of the cricketing world—this is what Salman Nizar did in the 2025 Kerala Cricket League (KCL) when he scored an unbothered 86 in 26 balls and made a YouTube highlight reel by himself. His last over produced a dizzying 40 runs with six sixes—he had social media on fire—and the IPL scouts are in absolute overdrive, taking notes.
Rajasthan Royals: In Desperate Need of a Finisher
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) were always a side of style and charisma; however, IPL 2025 was not good to them, to say the least. With only 4 of the 14 matches resulting in wins, Rajasthan found themselves second to last on the points table, without the one player who could lift them in the critical final overs of their matches.
Shimron Hetmyer, while their regular big-hitter, managed only 239 runs with an average far below what fantasy cricket players would appreciate. Shubham Dubey did not seem to work either. Enter Salman Nizar.
He offers RR the missing spark they craved in 2025—a batter who treats the death overs like a playground, not a pressure cooker. Nizar’s aggressive style could flip games on their head in the last five overs. With RR desperate for middle-order firepower, Nizar could be the breath of fresh air they’ve been craving.
Chennai Super Kings: A New Weapon for the Yellow Army
CSK fans had a rough IPL 2025. Finishing at the bottom of the table isn’t something the Yellow Army is used to. The team that used to be great at being consistent looked lost all of a sudden, especially in the dying overs when games were lost like sand through fingers.
Now, here’s the twist: Nizar was actually called for CSK trials mid-season in 2025. He didn’t make the playing XI then, but his KCL blitzkrieg might just change that story. With the legendary M.S. Dhoni likely guiding one final season and Ravindra Jadeja already a proven finisher, Nizar could form the missing piece of CSK’s puzzle..
Kolkata Knight Riders: Reigniting the Firepower
KKR had their championship in 2024, but had fallen to eighth place in 2025 with only 5 wins. What was their problem? A missing finisher. Andre Russell wasn’t particularly destructive, Rinku Singh had a poor season, and others, such as Venkatesh Iyer, were unable to fill the gap.
This is where Nizar fits like a glove. He is young, fearless, and most importantly, has the energy KKR needs at the backend of innings. The Eden Gardens crowd will respond to aggression; if Nizar can rampage for sixes, that noise will return to Kolkata. Team him up with Russell, and suddenly the last overs feel like a batting apocalypse for bowlers.
Hitting 12 sixes in one innings was more than a spectacle—it was a statement that Nizar is primed for cricket’s big leagues. RR are looking for a savior, CSK are looking for a revival, and KKR are looking for firepower, and Nizar could be the answer to all three.
FAQs
- Who is Salman Nizar?
Salman Nizar is a left-handed batter who recently smashed 86* off 26 balls in the Kerala Cricket League 2025.
- What makes Nizar a strong death-over player?
He can hit big consistently under pressure, turning tense final overs into match-winning opportunities.
- How does Nizar fit into the Rajasthan Royals’ strategy?
He could provide the middle-order firepower RR lacked, giving stability and momentum in the death overs.
