The T20 World Cup, renowned for its explosive and high-scoring matches, often features thrilling displays of power-hitting. Sixes, the most exhilarating shot in cricket, play a significant role in these matches. Here’s a look at the top 5 teams with the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup match, showcasing their dominance and aggressive batting strategies.
5. ENG vs SA, Wankhede, 2016
In a thrilling contest of the 2016 T20 World Cup, England and South Africa combined for 22 sixes. England scored 230/8 to match South Africa’s 229/4. The most sixes were hit by JP Duminy, Joe Root, Hashim Amla, and Quinton de Kock.
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4. AUS vs PAK, Gros Islet, 2010
In the 2010 T20 World Cup semi-final, Australia defeated Pakistan with 197/7 in the last over. Pakistan had scored 191/6. Michael Hussey’s valiant efforts paid off. There were 22 sixes in the match; Hussey hit six and Cameron White hit five.
3. AUS vs IND, Gros Islet, 2024
India achieved 205/5 against Australia in their 2024 match, led by an incredible 92 from Rohit Sharma. Even with Travis Head scoring 76, Australia could only muster 181/6 and lost. There were twenty-four sixes throughout the match, eight by Rohit and four from Head.
2. AUS vs IND, Bridgetown, 2010
Australia defeated India in the 2010 T20 World Cup match in Bridgetown. Australia scored 184/5 while India managed 135/10. The match featured a total of 24 sixes, with David Warner hitting seven and Shane Watson six for Australia, and Rohit Sharma contributing six for India.
1. IRE vs NED, Sylhet, 2014
In the 2014 match between Netherlands and Ireland in Sylhet, a total of 30 sixes were struck. Ireland made 189/4, with Andrew Poynter and Kevin O’Brien hitting four sixes each. Netherlands chased it down with 193/4 in 13.5 overs, hitting 19 sixes led by Stephan Myburgh (7) and Tom Cooper (6).
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