India Set New World Record With 400 Sixes In A Calendar Year
What Happened
India became the first team in T20I history to hit 400 sixes in a calendar year, reaching the landmark during the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton. India struck 11 sixes in the match, taking their 2026 tally to exactly 400 from 40 T20Is. Naman Dhir struck the historic 400th six. Abhishek Sharma leads India’s 2026 tally with 86 sixes, followed by Ishan Kishan with 60 and Sanju Samson with 50.
Key Takeaways
India have taken T20I power-hitting to a new level, becoming the first international team to cross 400 sixes in a single calendar year.