Cricket Cricket Neesham smashes five sixes in 34-run over New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham put on a show during the ODI against Sri Lanka. Dejan Kalinic 03 January, 2019 11:38 IST New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham goes hammer and tongs against Sri Lanka. - Getty Images Dejan Kalinic 03 January, 2019 11:38 IST Jimmy Neesham blasted Thisara Perera for five sixes off a single over during New Zealand's one-day international against Sri Lanka.Neesham smashed five sixes off five balls – also hitting a no-ball for two – but could only manage a single off the last ball.The 34-run over was the equal third highest in ODI history, with Neesham joining AB de Villiers, who managed that many against West Indies in 2014-15.Only Herschelle Gibbs (36) and Perera (35) himself have managed more off a single over.The end of the innings denied Neesham the fastest ever ODI half-century.He finished 47 not out off 13 balls, having closed in on De Villiers' fastest 50, which came off 16 against West Indies in 2015.New Zealand finished at 371/7 to be well on track to win the first ODI. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos