On October 12, 2026, West Indies became the first men’s T20I team to reach the 2,000-six milestone in the format during the third Twenty20 International against India. West Indies finished on 209/7 while chasing India’s total of 223, missing by 14 runs, so the milestone came in a losing cause.
West Indies became the first men’s T20I team to reach the 2,000-six milestone
West Indies had amassed 1,997 sixes in their men’s T20I history prior to the game. During the chase, thirteen more followed, pushing them past 2,000 and into uncharted territory for any men’s T20I team. Throughout the inning, a number of batters contributed to the total.
The accomplishment is a reflection of the West Indies’ long-standing power-hitting culture, which was influenced by players like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. In addition to adding a record that is unique in the format, the present generation has preserved this tradition.
With 43 off 26 balls, Shimron Hetmyer led the West Indies in scoring, while Kamil Pooran scored 42 off 27 deliveries and cleared the boundary three times in a single Naman Dhir over. Long into the innings, Sherfane Rutherford scored 32 runs to maintain the chase’s competitiveness.
In a spectacular late cameo, Shamar Springer hit four sixes and finished undefeated on 35 off just 11 balls. The West Indies ended on 209/7, 14 runs behind India’s 223, despite their best efforts in the lower order.
With three wickets, Arshdeep Singh was India’s best bowler and was named Player of the Match. Additionally, it was the first time India had successfully defended a total on the tour.
Abhishek Sharma, who hit 69 off 30 balls with five sixes and six fours, was the mainstay of India’s innings. With 18 deliveries, Ishan Kishan added a quick 37. In addition to having personal significance, Abhishek’s knock broke a world record by becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in men’s Twenty20 Internationals.
Also Read: Finn Allen Opens Up on His ODI Recall for the India Tour
After the game, India was sitting on about 1,997 sixes, putting them on the verge of the same historic victory that the West Indies had just achieved. India may reach that milestone during the fourth Twenty20 International, which is set for October 14 in Hyderabad.
With 1,585 sixes, New Zealand is the third-highest six-hitting team in men’s Twenty20 Internationals, far behind both India and the West Indies in the all-time rankings.
