Christian hits one on the Gabba roof

Hobart Hurricanes allrounder Dan Christian has hit the biggest six of the KFC Big Bash season and one of the biggest seen in years - a 117-metre monster that landed on the Gabba roof and sent social media into near meltdown.

😱😱😱 @danchristian54 biggest six EVER, that could be on the story bridge!!! #BBL05 — Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) December 29, 2015

Christian hammered 56 not out from 24 balls, including four sixes to take the Hurricanes to 4-194 from their 20 overs against the Brisbane Heat.

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The shot from Christian brought to mind some other famous sixes, including this epic from Brett Lee at the same venue.

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Prior to the start of BBL|05, big-hitting Thunder allrounder Andre Russell launched teammate Shane Watson onto the roof at Spotless Stadium.

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