Abhishek Sharma Tops Indian T20 Six-Hitting List; Ishan Kishan Slips Outside Top Five
Abhishek Sharma has topped the list of Indian batters who have hit the most sixes in T20 cricket in a calendar year, according to figures reported by Jansatta on October 14, 2026. The left-handed opener has smashed 111 sixes in 2026, surpassing his previous record of 108 sixes set in 2025.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi occupies third place with 90 sixes in 2026, while Ishan Kishan sits sixth with 84 sixes this year.
Abhishek Sharma Breaks His Own Record
Abhishek has been in impressive form for India in the T20 series against the West Indies. In the third match in Indore, he scored 69 runs off 30 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.
His contribution helped India reach a total of 223 runs, and the five sixes in that innings took his tally for 2026 to 111, according to the report.
Abhishek had previously recorded 108 sixes in T20 cricket during 2025. His latest tally puts him ahead of every other Indian batter on the calendar-year list provided in the report.
Most Sixes by an Indian in T20 Cricket in a Calendar Year
The following rankings are based on the figures published by Jansatta on October 14, 2026.
| Rank | Player | Year | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 2026 | 111 |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | 2025 | 108 |
| 3 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 2026 | 90 |
| 4 | Abhishek Sharma | 2024 | 87 |
| 5 | Suryakumar Yadav | 2022 | 85 |
| 6 | Ishan Kishan | 2026 | 84 |
| 7 | Suryakumar Yadav | 2023 | 71 |
The list highlights Abhishek’s consistency across multiple years. He occupies three of the top four positions, while Suryakumar Yadav features twice in the top seven.
Ishan Kishan Drops to Sixth Place
Ishan Kishan has hit 84 sixes in T20 cricket in 2026, placing him sixth on the reported list. Although his tally remains substantial, it falls short of the numbers recorded by Abhishek and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi this year.
With more T20 matches potentially remaining in the calendar year, these totals could change as players continue to compete in domestic and international fixtures.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes an Impact
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has recorded 90 sixes in T20 cricket in 2026, putting him third on the list.
His tally places him ahead of several established Indian batters in the calendar-year rankings. The figures underline the growing impact of aggressive batting in the shortest format.
India Continue Their West Indies T20 Series
The report also highlighted India’s third T20 victory over the West Indies, a 14-run win in Indore. Abhishek’s 69-run innings helped India post a strong total of 223.
The fourth match was scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026.
Abhishek’s record-breaking six-hitting has become a major talking point ahead of that fixture, with his 2026 tally already exceeding his previous calendar-year best.
What Makes Abhishek’s Record Significant?
Hitting 111 sixes in a calendar year places Abhishek at the top of the figures listed in the report. His achievements in 2024, 2025 and 2026 also demonstrate sustained power-hitting across consecutive seasons.
However, the 2026 figures are year-to-date totals as of the report’s publication date and may increase as the year progresses.
