Abhishek Sharma bounced back in style during the second T20I against Zimbabwe after a slow debut. He smashed an impressive century in just 46 balls, boasting a striking rate of 212.77. In this explosive innings, he hit eight sixes, bringing his total to 50 sixes in 2024 T20 cricket.
This remarkable feat allowed Abhishek Sharma to surpass Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is with 46 sixes this year. India has seen several players make their mark in T20 cricket with powerful six-hitting. Here’s a look at the Indian cricketers who have hit the most sixes in T20 cricket in 2024.
Table of Most Sixes in T20 in 2024 by Indian Cricketers
| Players | Sixes | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 50 | 18* |
| Rohit Sharma | 46 | 25 |
| Virat Kohli | 45 | 25 |
| Shivam Dube | 41 | 25* |
| Riyan Parag | 33 | 18* |
| Rishabh Pant | 31 | 21* |
One Sharma Steps Down, Another Takes the Lead Rohit Sharma, known for his colossal sixes and for leading India to their second T20 World Cup trophy, has stepped down from T20Is. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma has taken over the spotlight with his stunning performance against Zimbabwe.
Abhishek had an outstanding IPL 2024 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, playing many match-winning innings. In 16 games, he scored 484 runs with a phenomenal strike rate of 204.22. His stellar season earned him a spot in the Indian team. Fans are excited to see how many more sixes he can hit for India in T20Is.
