The popularity of T20 cricket continues to surge globally, captivating fans with its explosive action and jaw-dropping sixes. The 20-over format, which will feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has revolutionized the way cricket is played, with batsmen focusing on power-hitting and smashing the ball out of the park.
One of the standout performances in T20I cricket is Zimbabwe's record-breaking innings, where they launched a staggering 27 sixes against Gambia in October 2024. This remarkable achievement overtook Nepal’s record, set in 2023, for the most sixes in a T20I innings, further cementing Zimbabwe’s name in the history of T20 cricket.
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List of Teams with the Most Sixes In an Inning in 2024
On October 23, 2024, Zimbabwe set a new benchmark at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, hammering 27 sixes in their mammoth total of 344/4. Zimbabwe’s aggressive intent was evident from the very start, with the team reaching fifty runs within just 3.2 overs. Tadiwanashe Marumani was the star of the show, reaching his half-century in only 13 balls and contributing significantly to their record-breaking tally of boundaries.
This performance not only secured Zimbabwe’s place at the top of the list but also highlighted the evolving nature of T20 cricket, where high-scoring games and big sixes are becoming more frequent.
Here’s an updated list of teams with the most sixes in a T20I innings:
| Team | Score | 4s | 6s | Inns | Result | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| Zimbabwe | 344/4 | 30 | 27 | 1 | Won | v Gambia | Nairobi | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Nepal | 314/3 | 14 | 26 | 1 | won | v Mongolia | Hangzhou | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Japan | 258/0 | 11 | 23 | 1 | won | v China | Mong Kok | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Afghanistan | 278/3 | 19 | 22 | 1 | won | v Ireland | Dehradun | 23 Feb 2019 |
| West Indies | 258/5 | 17 | 22 | 1 | lost | v South Africa | Centurion | 26 Mar 2023 |
| West Indies | 245/6 | 13 | 21 | 1 | won | v India | Lauderhill | 27 Aug 2016 |
| India | 260/5 | 21 | 21 | 1 | won | v Sri Lanka | Indore | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Austria | 239/3 | 13 | 21 | 1 | won | v Luxembourg | Ilfov County | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Scotland | 252/3 | 17 | 20 | 1 | won | v Netherlands | Dublin | 16 Sep 2019 |
| England | 234/6 | 9 | 20 | 1 | won | v South Africa | Bristol | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Estonia | 194/4 | 8 | 20 | 2 | won | v Cyprus | Episkopi | 17 Jun 2024 |
Note: The list contains teams that have hit 2o or more sixes
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Key Performances
- Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s 27 sixes in 2024 stand as the highest by any team, showcasing their sheer dominance over the Gambia in that memorable match.
- Nepal – In September 2023, Nepal set the previous record of 26 sixes against Mongolia, which was shattered by Zimbabwe a year later.
- Afghanistan & West Indies – Known for their explosive batting lineups, both Afghanistan and the West Indies have hit 22 sixes in a T20I, highlighting their incredible batting strength.
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