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Abhishek Sharma World Record: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has created history in T20 International cricket by hitting the most sixes in a calendar year. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's record during the fourth T20I against West Indies, taking his tally to 69 sixes in 2026.
Abhishek Sharma Hits 69 Sixes in 2026 to Set New T20I World Record
Abhishek Sharma continued his explosive run in T20 International cricket by setting a new world record for the most sixes in a calendar year. Before the fourth T20I against West Indies, he was level with Suryakumar Yadav at 68 sixes.
During his 29-run innings in Hyderabad, Abhishek hit one six to move ahead of Suryakumar and claim the top spot. With 69 sixes in 2026, he has established a new benchmark for power-hitting in T20I cricket, and his tally could increase further.
Most Sixes in T20I in a Calendar Year: Abhishek Sharma Tops the List
Abhishek Sharma now leads the list of batters with the most sixes in T20 Internationals in a calendar year. Suryakumar Yadav held the previous record after hitting 68 sixes in 2022.
Abhishek has also demonstrated his consistency by hitting 54 sixes in 2025. His latest achievement puts him ahead of some of the biggest power-hitters in international cricket.
Most Sixes in T20I in a Calendar Year: Full List of Top 5 Batters
Here is the list of batters who have hit the most sixes in T20 International cricket in a calendar year.
| Rank | Batter | Year | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 2026 | 69 |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav | 2022 | 68 |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 2025 | 54 |
| 4 | Ishan Kishan | 2026 | 52 |
| 5 | Sahibzada Farhan | 2025 | 45 |
Indian batters dominate the list, with Abhishek Sharma appearing twice alongside Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan is also among the top five, having smashed 45 sixes in 2025.
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Abhishek Sharma Nears 150 T20I Sixes, Eyes Another World Record
Abhishek Sharma is now closing in on another major milestone in his T20 International career. He has hit 142 sixes in 65 innings and needs just eight more to reach 150 T20I sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav currently holds the record for the fastest 150 sixes among batters from Full Member nations, having achieved the milestone in 86 innings. Abhishek has a chance to break that record if he reaches the landmark in fewer innings.
Can Abhishek Sharma Break Suryakumar Yadav's Fastest 150 Sixes Record?
With 69 sixes already in 2026, Abhishek Sharma has established himself as one of India's most destructive T20I batters. His aggressive approach at the top of the order has helped him set new records and put pressure on opposition bowlers.
The next big question is whether he can reach 150 T20I sixes faster than Suryakumar Yadav. If he maintains his current form, Abhishek could add another remarkable achievement to his growing list of records.
For now, his 69 sixes in 2026 have taken him to the top of the calendar-year sixes chart, making him the leading batter in this category in T20 International cricket.
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