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Most T20I Sixes by a Team: The mere mention of T20 cricket brings to mind images of towering sixes and boundaries for fans. This shortest format of the game has offered fans a whole new level of entertainment. A new chapter has recently been added to the history of T20 cricket, with the West Indies team achieving a feat that no other team in the world had managed until now.
Let us take a look at the statistics of teams that have hit the most sixes in T20s and explore this historic record set by the West Indies.
West Indies Creates History: First Team to Hit 2000 Sixes in T20s
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The West Indies cricket team has set a new world record in T20 Internationals. During the third T20 match against India on Sunday, the Caribbean batters played an explosive innings, smashing a total of 13 sixes.
With these 13 sixes, the West Indies became the first team in the world to reach the milestone of 2,000 sixes in the T20 format. This is a truly special achievement for Caribbean cricket and its fans.
Team India Just 3 Sixes Away from Joining 2000 Sixes Club
The Indian cricket team is not far behind in the race for this world record for hitting sixes; India currently holds the second spot on the list.
Team India has hit 1,997 sixes in T20 Internationals so far. This means India is just three sixes away from touching the magical figure of 2,000 sixes. As soon as Indian batsmen hit three more sixes in upcoming matches, India will become the second team after the West Indies to join the elite "2000 Sixes Club."
World Record Created Despite Loss Against India in 3rd T20I
The third T20 match played in Indore was a thrilling encounter
- India's Score: Batting first, the Indian team posted a massive total of 223 runs.
- West Indies' Response: Chasing the target, the Caribbean team put up a spirited fight, scoring 209 runs.
- Match Result: Although West Indies lost the match by 14 runs, the 13 sixes they hit during the game propelled them to this historic world record for sixes.
Top 7 Teams with Most Sixes in T20 Cricket History
Powerhouse teams like Australia, England, and New Zealand have fallen significantly behind India and West Indies in terms of hitting sixes. Let’s take a look at the statistics of the top T20 teams:
| Team | Total T20 Sixes |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 2,000 |
| India | 1,997 |
| New Zealand | 1,585 |
| Pakistan | 1,500 |
| South Africa | 1,407 |
| England | 1,406 |
| Australia | 1,400 |
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Key Players Behind the Most Sixes T20 World Record
Explosive and aggressive batsmen have played the biggest role in helping both teams reach this milestone:
West Indies Power-Hitters
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Legendary all-rounders like Chris Gayle ('Universe Boss') and Kieron Pollard have played a pivotal role in taking the Caribbean team to the historic figure of 2,000 sixes. These players have taken bowlers to the cleaners throughout their careers.
India's Legendary Six-Hitters
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Explosive batsmen such as Rohit Sharma ('Hitman'), Yuvraj Singh, Suryakumar Yadav ('Mr. 360'), and young sensation Abhishek Sharma have played a key role in helping India reach the tally of 1,997 sixes.
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