Most sixes in a T20I team innings
The fast-paced and explosive action of the matches is undoubtedly the main reason for T20 cricket’s growing popularity.. In this article, we’ll tell you about the most sixes in a T20I team inning.
The fast-paced and explosive action of the matches is undoubtedly the main reason for T20 cricket’s growing popularity.
Cricket in limited-overs matches has advanced significantly over the years. Teams have begun to post magnificent totals and push their limits in all aspects of the game. As a result, when we think of explosive action and boundaries, we immediately think of names like Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, Martin Guptill, Aaron Finch, and others.
As a result, while fans can recall the players who must have scored the most sixes, they may be perplexed when recalling the teams with the most six-run shots. So join us as we examine the list of teams with the most sixes in T20I innings.
5. Austria vs Luxembourg, Ilfov County, 2019: 21 Sixes
Cricket is undoubtedly not Europe’s most well-known sport. However, numerous nations are showing an interest in sports year after year. Austria and Luxembourg are two of those cricket-evolving countries.
Both countries met in the seventh match of the Continental Cup in 2019. Turkey, Romania, and the Czech Republic were also represented in the tournament. However, Austria and the Czech Republic were regarded as the most powerful countries.
The Austrians entered the match fresh off an easy 8-wicket win over the Czech Republic, while Luxembourg had previously lost to Romania. The toss was won by Austria, and they elected to bat first. Nobody expected the match to devolve into a boundary brawl. Bilal Zalmai, their opening batsman, smashed five sixes at a strike rate of 200.
Furthermore, Razmal Shigiwal and Mirza Ahsan completely bullied Luxembourg’s bowling lineup, scoring 7 sixes each. As a result, Ahsan finished his half-century in just 14 balls. Austria posted a magnificent total of 240 for Luxembourg to chase, thanks to their middle order. Luxembourg, on the other hand, failed miserably in the chase and lost the match by 135 runs.
4. India vs Sri Lanka, Indore, 2017: 21 Sixes
During the last decade, Rohit Sharma was considered the most explosive player in the Indian cricket team. In the 2nd T20I match against Sri Lanka in Indore, Indian fans witnessed a remarkable performance by Sharma. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, but they were not prepared for the onslaught that awaited them at the Holkar Cricket Stadium.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, the opening pair, were relentless in their approach, not letting any ball go to waste. Sharma was hitting sixes from his end while Rahul was rotating the strike with singles. Sharma reached his century in just 35 balls but was eventually dismissed on 118, having smashed 12 sixes and 10 fours. KL Rahul also contributed to the run-fest with eight sixes of his own.
India posted a mammoth total of 260 runs in their 20 overs. In reply, Thisara Perera’s Sri Lankan team could not handle the pressure and all their batters, except for Upul Tharanga and Kusal Perera, failed to make an impact on the game. As a result, India won the match and also clinched the series 2-0.
3. West Indies vs India, Lauderhill, 2016: 21 Sixes
When India and West Indies clash on the cricket field, it’s always an exciting match-up. During India’s 2016 tour of the West Indies, the Men in Blue won the toss and elected to field. The Windies’ opening batsmen, Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis, proved to be formidable opponents, scoring 77 runs off 33 balls and 100 runs off 49 balls, respectively. Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, and Carlos Brathwaite also contributed to the Windies’ total with a few boundary shots of their own.
India had a target of 246 runs to chase. Rohit Sharma provided a quick start, but Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli were dismissed early. However, KL Rahul’s impressive knock of 110 runs got India very close to the target, but they fell short by just one run in the end. Despite the loss, it was an exciting match that was thoroughly enjoyed by cricket fans.
2. Afghanistan vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019: 22 Sixes
Hazratullah Zazai’s innings in that match was truly remarkable, and it’s not surprising that it is now a part of cricketing history. The way he dominated the Irish bowlers and smashed them all over the park was a sight to behold. It’s always great to see such performances from players, regardless of which team they are playing for.
It’s also interesting to note how Afghanistan and Ireland have become rivals in cricket over the years. Both teams have made significant progress in the sport, and it’s always exciting to see them face off against each other. With more matches being played between these two teams, we can expect to see some great cricketing moments in the future as well.
1. West Indies vs South Africa, Centurion, 2023: 22 Sixes
On March 26, 2023, the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium hosted the second T20I of the three-match series between South Africa and West Indies. Fans were hoping that rain wouldn’t interrupt the game like in the first match. Although there was a bit of drizzling, the match was a thrilling display of sixes.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. Brandon King was dismissed early, but Kyle Mayers and Johnson Charles formed a partnership that led the West Indies to great heights. Mayers hit four sixes in his 26-ball half-century, while Charles dominated the South African bowling with 11 sixes and 10 fours, scoring 118 runs.
The West Indies set a challenging total of 259 runs to chase. Despite this, Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks managed to pull off the biggest run chase in T20I history, aided by 13 sixes and 29 boundaries and took South Africa to a victory.
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