Cricket enthusiasts are counting down to the India-South Africa Super 8 thriller in T20 World Cup 2026. In their 35 T20 meetings, sixes have been the highlight, with the top five exponents including a pair of Indian dynamos.
David Miller tops the charts with 36 sixes in 28 matches (2011-2025), scoring 563 runs at 33.11 average, featuring one ton that showcased his clutch performing ability.
India’s Tilak Varma is second, unleashing 28 sixes in 10 games since 2023, complemented by two centuries that signal his arrival as a T20 force.
Henrik Klaasen notched 25 sixes with 342 runs at 26.30 in 14 innings against India from 2018-2024, blending power with precision.
Suryakumar Yadav mirrors Klaasen’s 25 sixes, accumulating 406 runs in 15 matches since 2022, his ramps and scoops revolutionizing the game.
Quinton de Kock’s 24 sixes come with 507 runs at a stellar 42.25 average across 15 games from 2014-2025.
India’s group stage was flawless: crushing USA by 29 runs, Namibia by 93, Pakistan by 61, and edging Netherlands by 17. South Africa dominated Group D, beating Canada by 57 runs, outlasting Afghanistan in double super overs, New Zealand by 7 runs, and UAE by 6 wickets.
This matchup could see new records as these sluggers bring their A-game to the fore.