Abhishek Sharma creates history with record-breaking powerplay sixes in T20Is

India opener Abhishek Sharma has created a new record in men’s T20 International cricket, becoming the first batter to hit 100 sixes in the powerplay. The left-handed batter achieved the milestone during the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, moving ahead of former India captain Rohit Sharma and New Zealand great Martin Guptill.

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Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma and Martin Guptill

According to the supplied statistics, Abhishek leads the list with 100 powerplay sixes. Rohit Sharma is second with 98, while New Zealand’s Martin Guptill occupies third place with 97 sixes.

Ireland’s Paul Stirling follows with 94 sixes, while South Africa’s Quinton de Kock completes the top five with 87.

Most sixes in powerplay in men’s T20Is

- Abhishek Sharma - 100
- Rohit Sharma - 98
- Martin Guptill - 97
- Paul Stirling - 94
- Quinton de Kock - 87

Abhishek’s tally puts him two sixes ahead of Rohit and three ahead of Guptill. The record highlights his ability to attack from the opening overs and make the most of the powerplay fielding restrictions.

Abhishek Sharma’s six-hitting rate stands out

Abhishek’s powerplay six-hitting rate further underlines his aggressive approach. As per reports, he hits a six once every 7.77 balls during the first six overs.

Rohit Sharma, by comparison, hits a powerplay six once every 17.05 balls, while Guptill’s rate stands at one six every 16.58 balls. Quinton de Kock averages one six every 15.80 balls, while Stirling’s rate is one every 21.03 balls.

Abhishek Sharma reaches 1,000 T20I runs in 2026

Abhishek has also reached the 1,000-run mark in men’s T20Is in a calendar year, becoming the third Indian batter to achieve the feat.

He joined Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 1,164 runs in 2022, and Ishan Kishan, who accumulated 1,159 runs in 2026, according to the supplied statistics.

Abhishek reached the milestone during the second T20I against New Zealand after scoring the 15 runs he needed in just seven balls.