Hyderabad: India has created a significant milestone in T20 International cricket, becoming the first Asian team and the second side globally to cross the 2,000-six mark. The achievement came during the fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad on October 14, despite India losing the match by 24 runs.
According to the figures provided, India have struck 2,010 sixes in T20 internationals, while the West Indies lead the list with 2,026. The Caribbean side became the first team to reach the landmark during the ongoing series.
New Zealand are third with 1,585 sixes, followed by Pakistan with 1,507 and South Africa with 1,407.
The fourth match also showcased the West Indies’ explosive batting. The visitors smashed 17 sixes while posting 247 for three, with captain Shai Hope leading the attack through an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, including nine sixes. India managed 223 before being bowled out in 19.3 overs, falling short by 24 runs.
India’s six-hitting effort included four each from Sanju Samson and Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Tilak Varma contributed three.
The result levelled the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decisive final encounter. While India’s latest achievement underlines its attacking strength in the shortest format, the team will also be looking to secure the series with a stronger performance in the decider.
