Team India’s batters turned the Narendra Modi Stadium into a sixes paradise, slamming 17 massive hits over the ropes in one innings against Zimbabwe – a T20 World Cup record for the Asian giants. In the Super-8 match of the 2026 edition, India, sent in to bat, compiled 256/4, showcasing ruthless firepower.
The innings exploded from the outset. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma’s 48 in 3.4 overs promised fireworks. Post-Samson’s 24, Abhishek linked with Ishan Kishan for 72 off 42 balls, hitting 120. Kishan (38 off 24, five boundaries) and Abhishek (55 off 30, 4×6, 4×4) set a blistering platform.
Needing late acceleration at 172/4 (14.5 overs), Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya delivered. Their 84* off 31 balls was pure carnage: Hardik 50* (23 balls, six boundaries), Tilak 44* (16 balls, 4×6, 3×4). Sixes breakdown: Abhishek (4), Hardik (4), Tilak (4), Suryakumar (2), Samson (2), Kishan (1).
India’s feat tops their 15 sixes vs Australia (2024). All-time leaders: West Indies and Netherlands (19 each), Australia (16 vs India, 2010). For Zimbabwe, wickets from Ngarava, Muzarabani, Maposa, and Raza offered scant relief.
This monumental performance highlights India’s T20 evolution, where calculated risks yield spectacular results, positioning them as favorites in the race for glory.