Fastest Indian to 100 Sixes in T20I. Check List of Fastest player to 100 T20I sixes

Published on: Aug 9, 2023 12:20 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 9, 2023 1:51 pm IST

Fastest Indian to Reach 100 T20I Sixes Check List
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Suryakumar Yadav achieved a significant milestone by completing 100 sixes in T20I cricket, making him the fastest Indian to reach this landmark during his scintillating 83 off 44 balls in the 3rd T20I against West Indies.

Who is the fastest player to reach 100 T20I sixes?

In just 49 innings, Suryakumar accomplished the feat of hitting 100 T20I sixes, surpassing some of India’s cricketing legends. The record for the fastest player to reach 100 T20I sixes is held by West Indies batter Evin Lewis. Suryakumar’s achievement underlines his explosive batting prowess and his impact on the shortest format of the game.

PlayerInnings
Evin Lewis42
Suryakumar Yadav49
Chris Gayle49
Colin Munro57

Most Sixes by an Indian Batsman in T20I

Ahead of Suryakumar on the list of most T20I sixes by Indians are Rohit Sharma with 182 sixes, Virat Kohli with 117 sixes, and KL Rahul with 101 sixes. This achievement firmly establishes Suryakumar Yadav as a vital contributor to India’s T20I batting lineup.

PlayerTotal Sixes
Rohit Sharma182
Virat Kohli117
Suryakumar Yadav100
KL Rahul99

Most Man of the Match Awards in T20I for India

Suryakumar’s remarkable innings also earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award, his 12th such accolade in 51 T20Is. This achievement places him joint second on the list of most ‘Player of the Match’ awards for India, tied with Rohit Sharma, and second only to Virat Kohli’s 15 awards.

PlayerAwardsMatches
Virat Kohli15115
Mohammad Nabi14109
Suryakumar Yadav1251
Rohit Sharma12148

During his explosive innings in the chase of 160 runs, Suryakumar exhibited his trademark aggressive style, smashing 10 fours and four sixes. His runs came at an impressive strike rate of over 188, showcasing his ability to dominate the opposition’s bowlers.

Moreover, Suryakumar Yadav surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket. With 1,780 runs in 51 T20Is and 49 innings, Suryakumar has maintained an impressive average of 45.64. His record includes three centuries and 14 fifties, all at a remarkable strike rate of over 174.

With this victory, India has managed to keep the series alive with a scoreline of 2-1. As the excitement continues to build, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches that will determine the fate of the series.

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