The T20 World Cup has always served as a platform for the world’s most powerful batsmen to reveal their biggest hits. Since the very first tournament back in 2007, cricket’s shortest format has undergone a massive change, and six-hitting has become the main weapon for any team to consider successful. The T20 World Cup 2026, after the semifinals being played in India and Sri Lanka, a few players have made their mark in history by hitting more sixes than anyone else. From the “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle to the present-day master Jos Buttler, these players have pushed the boundaries of great six-hitting all over the world.
Sanju Samson Eclipses Rohit Sharma’s Power-Hitting Legacy
The story of the T20 World Cup 2026 has largely been about Sanju Samson’s amazing comeback. He was on the bench at the start of the tournament and has completely turned the record books around in only four innings. On his seventh six against England’s Jofra Archer, he became the record breaker, having hit 16 sixes in this tournament.
This accomplishment places him above the 15 sixes hit by Rohit Sharma in the 2024 edition, which was the highest by any Indian in a single T20 World Cup before. Besides, Samson’s hitting has been highly effective, as he has scored at a strike rate of over 200.
Top 5: Most Sixes By An Indian In A Single T20 World Cup Edition
| Rank | Player Name | Edition | Total Sixes |
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 2026 | 16* |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 2024 | 15 |
| 3 | Shivam Dube | 2026 | 15* |
| 4 | Ishan Kishan | 2026 | 14* |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | 2026 | 14* |
Most Sixes In T20 World Cup: Top 5 List
| Rank | Player Name | Nation | Matches | Sixes |
| 1 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 33 | 63 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 47 | 50 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | England | 43 | 45 |
| 4 | David Warner | Australia | 41 | 40 |
| 5 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 20 | 36 |
