India becomes the first team in the world to score 400 sixes in T20 in one year

The Indian team demonstrated powerful play against New Zealand in Wellington, completely suppressing the attack of the Kiwi bowlers. Abhishek Sharma played an explosive innings, scoring 113 runs off 38 balls, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi added 45 runs from 19 balls. India managed to reach the target of 199 runs in just 13.2 overs, losing four batsmen in the process.

Thanks to this victory, the Indian team secured an undeniable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.

When chasing the target of 199 runs, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi immediately put pressure on the New Zealand bowlers. Both players managed to score 133 runs in the first 7.1 overs, setting an aggressive run rate of 18.13. This rate is the highest among all opening innings in Mains T20 International matches where over 100 runs were scored.

In his innings, Vaibhav scored 45 runs, utilizing 4 fours and 4 sixes. His performance ended when Matthew Fisher took a brilliant catch.

After this, Abhishek continued his aggressive style, scoring 113 runs off 38 balls.

Abhishek's innings included 11 sixes. He approached his personal record for the most sixes in a single T20 International innings for India. Previously, in 2025, he hit 13 sixes against England in Mumbai, and in 2026 against Afghanistan in Delhi—11 sixes. Now, playing against New Zealand, he hit another 11 sixes.

Abhishek is now in the list of players who have hit 10 or more sixes in a single Mains T20 International innings for the third time. In this ranking, Ranbir Singh from Australia leads with five innings, while Abhishek has three. Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch have achieved this feat twice.

Considering all Mains T20 matches, Abhishek has achieved this feat seven times. In this list, Chris Gayle tops the charts with 18 innings. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ranbir Singh each have five such innings.

With this century, Abhishek Sharma reached 11 centuries in Mains T20 cricket. In this list, Chris Gayle is at the top with 22 centuries, Babar Azam has 13, and Abhishek has 11. Following him are Quinton de Kock, Virat Kohli, and David Warner, each with 10 centuries.

In the Mains T20 International ranking for centuries, Abhishek has four centuries. The leaders in this list are Glenn Maxwell and Rohit Sharma, both with five centuries. Ranbir Singh, Phil Salt, Suryakumar Yadav, and Abhishek Sharma each have four centuries.

Abhishek completed his century in 35 balls. This is his personal best in Mains T20 International for the fastest century among full teams, which he set in 2026 against Afghanistan in Delhi in 30 balls. This list also includes Sikandar Raza and Finn Allen, who scored a hundred in 33 balls.

India scored 118 runs in the first six overs during the powerplay without losing any batsmen. According to the data presented, this is the highest figure among teams that scored over 100 runs in the powerplay in Mains T20 International. Previously, Romania scored 116 runs without loss against Serbia.

India reached the 50-run mark in just 2.2 overs and crossed the 100-run barrier in five overs. Both achievements meet or exceed the records for the fastest fifty and one hundred in Mains T20 International. Earlier, in 2026 in Delhi against Afghanistan, India also scored 100 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay.

In the match against New Zealand, the Indian team continued to display its aggressive play.

India reached the target of 199 runs in 13.2 overs, meaning there were 40 balls remaining in the match. Successfully chasing a target of 190 runs or more with balls remaining is one of the most outstanding moments in the history of Mains T20 cricket. In this list, Estonia reached the target of 192 runs against Cyprus in 2024, leaving 42 balls. India's chase of 199 runs ranks second on this list. India's previous record in this aspect was set against New Zealand in Raipur, where 209 runs were scored with 28 balls remaining.

Earlier, New Zealand, having lost the toss, came out to bat and scored 198 runs in 20 overs, losing three batsmen. Daryl Mitchell played without getting out, scoring 89 runs, and Finn Allen made 40 runs off 25 balls. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel took one wicket each. In response, India scored 199 runs in 13.2 overs, losing four batsmen. Kyle Jamieson of New Zealand took two wickets, but the aggressive start by Abhishek and Vaibhav tipped the scales in favor of India.

Arshdeep Singh set a significant record during the second T20 International match against New Zealand, which took place on Saturday, October 24, in Christchurch. By taking two wickets, Arshdeep became the leading bowler from India in terms of wickets taken in T20 Internationals for a single calendar year, surpassing Bhubneshwar Kumar.

In this match, the Indian team defeated New Zealand by four wickets. Arshdeep Singh took two wickets, conceding 33 runs in 4 overs, dismissing Tim Seifert (7) and Glenn Phillips (70). Despite Phillips scoring 70 runs, Arshdeep ended his innings.

As of 2026, Arshdeep Singh has accumulated a total of 38 wickets in T20 Internationals for the current year. Previously, this record belonged to Bhubneshwar Kumar, who took 37 wickets in 2022. The text also mentions that Arshdeep Singh took 36 wickets in 2024, and Varun Chakravarthy achieved the same result in 2025. Furthermore, in 2022, Arshdeep Singh took 33 wickets, while Axar Patel currently has 32 wickets in 2026.

Arshdeep Singh is also India's most successful bowler in T20 Internationals, with 148 wickets in 101 matches. He ranks first among Indian players in wickets taken per calendar year with 38 wickets. Bhubneshwar Kumar is in second place with 37 wickets. Compared to other players, Josh Little (39 wickets in 2022) and Wanindu Hasaranga (38 wickets in 2024) stand out in the list of leaders for wickets in T20Is per calendar year.

Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma achieved a historic feat during the T20 series match against New Zealand on Thursday (October 22). The game was played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, where the team was aiming for 226 runs.

Sharma hit a six off the very first delivery, becoming the player who most frequently hits sixes off the first ball in T20 Internationals. The quick attack began when New Zealand's fast bowler Matt Henry bowled a full and wide delivery at the end of the first over. Sharma masterfully executed a cover drive, sending the ball over the boundary.

This success marked his seventh instance of hitting a six off the first ball in T20 Internationals. Previously, this record belonged to Afghan player Shafiqullah Shinwari, who had done it six times. Abhishek Sharma surpassed him in this regard. Suryakumar Yadav is also listed among the leaders, holding third place with five such sixes.

After hitting the six, Sharma continued to aggressively attack the New Zealand bowlers without wasting much time. In the fourth over against Edmead Milne, he scored two fours and two sixes. However, in the sixth over, he lost his wicket while attempting a powerful shot against Michael Bresshaw. Edmead Milne, positioned at short third man, caught him.

Abhishek Sharma scored 29 runs off 12 balls, including three fours and three sixes, with an average strike rate of 241.67. Together with Sanju Samson, he provided incredible momentum to the Indian team, scoring 93 runs in the first 35 balls of the first batting wicket. When Sharma was dismissed, India's score was 93 runs for one wicket after 5.5 overs.