On 19 May 2011, Napier equalled the record for most sixes scored in a first-class innings. He hit 16 sixes as part of a 130-ball 196 for Essex. It was his first first-class innings for 11 months, after being sidelined with a back injury.
On May 19, 2011, Napier achieved the record for most sixes in a single first-class innings. He hit 16 sixes during a 130-ball 196 run score while playing for Essex. This was his first first-class match after being sidelined with a back injury.