A new record for the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition has been achieved during the ongoing 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka this season.
So far, players have hit a total of 541 sixes in this edition, surpassing the previous record of 517 sixes made during the 2024 T20 World Cup tournament in USA and West India.
Earlier editions had far fewer sixes, with 405 in 2021, 331 in 2022, and 314 in 2016, demonstrating a clear upward trend in hitting boundaries across the T20 World Cup history.
The Super Eight stage still has multiple matches remaining, giving players a strong chance to further extend this tally before the semifinals and final conclude the 2026 tournament.
West Indian batters have hit a total of 52 sixes so far in the mega event, while Indian batters are second on the list with 41 maximums, showcasing their explosive power consistently.
| Year | Host(s) | Total Sixes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | India | 314 |
| 2021 | UAE | 405 |
| 2022 | Australia | 331 |
| 2024 | USA & West Indies | 517 |
| 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | 541 |
Star Pakistan opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has scored 283 runs in six matches during the ongoing marquee event, including one century, two fifties, hitting 28 fours and 13 sixes overall.
West Indies hard-hitter Hetmyer has amassed 219 runs in five matches, averaging 54.75, striking 15 fours and 17 sixes, with a highest score of 85, demonstrating powerful middle-order hitting consistently.