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India break record of hitting most sixes in a three-match ODI series. (Picture Credit: Creimas)
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News18•03-10-2026, 19:05
India Shatters England's Six-Hitting Record in ODI Series Against West Indies!
  • •India smashed 45 sixes in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, breaking England's previous record of 37 sixes against India in a bilateral series.
  • •In the final ODI, India hit 17 sixes, contributing to their record-breaking tally, with KL Rahul scoring an unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma 92.
  • •This series marks India's most sixes ever in a bilateral ODI series, showcasing their aggressive batting performance.
  • •Rohit Sharma leads India's six-hitting chart in the series with 12 maximums, followed by Virat Kohli (10) and Shubman Gill (9).
  • •Rohit Sharma also became the first player to hit 100 sixes against West Indies in international cricket, adding to his 138 sixes against Australia.

Key Questions Answered

India broke England's record for hitting the most sixes in a three-match bilateral ODI series. England had previously smashed 37 maximums during their tour of India in March 2021, whereas India hit a total of 45 sixes in their three-match series against the West Indies.

India hammered a total of 45 sixes across the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. This total also marks the most sixes India has ever hit in a single bilateral ODI series.

Rohit Sharma became the first player in the world to hit 100 international sixes against the West Indies. He is also the only player to achieve the feat of hitting 100-plus sixes against two different teams in international cricket.