India smashed a new record by hitting the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup innings when they scored 256 for 4 against Zimbabwe in the Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. India struck 17 sixes in that innings, the highest in their T20 World Cup history. This also helped them post 256 for 4, their highest total in the tournament so far.
Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya played explosive knocks, with several of their boundaries clearing the ropes. All six Indian batters who faced more than a few balls scored at a strike rate above 150, underlining the team’s aggressive approach.
India have now hit 63 sixes in this World Cup, their best tally in a single edition of the tournament. Only the West Indies squad have gone one six ahead with 66 in the same edition. Overall, India’s 17‑six performance not only helped them crush Zimbabwe but also marked a new benchmark in their T20 World Cup batting history.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
Q1. How many sixes did India hit in this T20 World Cup record innings?
India smashed 17 sixes against Zimbabwe, their most in any T20 World Cup match so far.
Q2. When did this record innings happen?
The record came in the Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup against Zimbabwe at Chennai on February 25, 2026.
Q3. What was India’s total in that record‑sixes innings?
India scored 256 for 4, their highest total in T20 World Cup history in that game.
Q4. Has any team hit more sixes than India in a T20 World Cup innings?
Yes; the Netherlands hit 19 sixes against Ireland in 2014, and the West Indies also hit more than 17 sixes in an innings during the same 2026 World Cup.