Martin Guptill hit 11 sixes and 15 fours in his 180 not out.

How many pairs of cricket gloves did Black Caps star Martin Guptill use in his epic unbeaten 180 against South Africa?

Four, according to a Twitter post by his wife and television personality Laura McGoldrick.

Guptilll, in his first game back from a four-week break with double hamstring injuries, had sweaty-hand syndrome in his 138-ball knock in Hamilton.

GETTY IMAGES David Miller still shook Martin Guptill's hand, so it can't be that bad.

The post shows eight batting gloves (four pairs) drying out at the couple's house.

Spend some time in the middle yesterday did you love @Martyguptill ? What drying at our house currently looks like 🙊 #180* pic.twitter.com/TC029vtEr1 — Laura McGoldrick (@lauramcgoldrick) March 2, 2017

Guptill's hard-hitting innings included 11 sixes and 15 fours and a strike rate of 130.43, which helped New Zealand to a seven wicket win to level the series against South Africa 2-2.

GETTY Martin Guptill removes the fourth pair of gloves after a job well done.

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New Zealand cricket fans will be hoping that the right-hander can continue his excellent form and bat long enough to be required to change his gloves several more times in the series decider at Eden Park on Saturday.