In a thrilling T20I against England on February 2, 2025, Abhishek Sharma made history by hitting 13 sixes, the most by any Indian player in a single T20 international match. His sensational knock of 135 runs off 54 balls powered India to a commanding total of 237/7 at the Wankhede Stadium, leaving fans in awe of his power-hitting abilities.
A Knock to Remember
Abhishek Sharma’s innings was full of fireworks, including 7 boundaries and 13 massive sixes. His ability to target bowlers, especially England’s Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer, was on full display. The knock received a standing ovation as he walked back after being caught by Archer off Rashid’s delivery in the 18th over.
Top 10 Indian Players with Most Sixes in a T20 Match
Here’s a look at the Indian players who have hit the most sixes in a T20 innings:
| Player | Runs Scored | 4s | 6s | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 135 (54) | 7 | 13 | England | Wankhede, Mumbai | 2025 |
| Rohit Sharma | 118 (43) | 12 | 10 | Sri Lanka | Indore | 2017 |
| Sanju Samson | 107 (50) | 7 | 10 | South Africa | Durban | 2024 |
| Tilak Varma | 120 (47) | 9 | 10 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2024 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 112 (51) | 7 | 9 | Sri Lanka | Rajkot | 2023 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 58 (16) | 3 | 7 | England | Durban | 2007 |
| KL Rahul | 89 (49) | 5 | 8 | Sri Lanka | Indore | 2017 |
| Rinku Singh | 79 (34) | 5 | 8 | England | Eden Gardens | 2025 |
| Hardik Pandya | 121 (61) | 11 | 8 | Afghanistan | Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Shivam Dube | 30 (13) | 3 | 2 | England | Wankhede | 2025 |
Abhishek Sharma’s Knock Highlights
- Fastest 100: Reached his century in 37 balls, becoming the third-fastest Indian to score a T20I hundred.
- Partnership Impact: Formed crucial partnerships with Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube, helping India maintain a high run rate throughout the innings.
- Best Performance: Experts like Zaheer Khan praised Abhishek for his ability to choose attacking deliveries wisely.
Previous Record Holders
Before Abhishek Sharma’s incredible performance, Rohit Sharma held the record for most sixes by an Indian player in T20Is with 10 sixes against Sri Lanka in 2017. Notably, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma also recently hit 10 sixes each in matches against South Africa, showcasing India’s emerging power-hitters.
India’s Strong T20 Legacy
India’s recent performances in T20 cricket have been characterized by aggressive batting. The top powerplay total of 95/1 against England in this match also broke previous records for India, indicating the team’s ability to dominate in the shortest format.
With players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson stepping up, the Indian cricket team looks stronger than ever in T20 cricket. As the team prepares for future series and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, fans can expect more record-breaking performances.
Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking 13 sixes have placed him at the top of India’s T20 six-hitters list. His performance, along with contributions from other Indian players, highlights the team’s depth in T20 cricket. Fans are now eagerly awaiting more fireworks in upcoming matches.
