Napier smashes Twenty20 record 16 sixes in unbeaten 152 for Essex

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Napier's 58-ball knock, which also included 10 fours, was a record for the Twenty20 Cup and second only to New Zealander Brendon McCullum's 158 not out in all matches in the format.

Six appeal: Essex Eagles' Graham Napier watches one of his big sixes leaving the Ford County Ground

His innings helped Essex to 242 for three, a target which proved well beyond Sussex as they were bowled out for 114. Maurice Chambers and James Middlebrook took three wickets apiece.

Napier told Sky Sports: "It was awesome, fantastic. I just started to see the ball better, middled one or two and then got into a rhythm.".