In a spectacular display of power-hitting, David Miller of South Africa has smashed a new record for the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup tournament. During the tenth over of South Africa’s innings against India in Ahmedabad, Miller sent the ball soaring over the boundary, marking the 518th six of this World Cup—a milestone that surpasses the previous record.
The prior record of 517 sixes had been set in the 2024 edition of the tournament, which took place over 52 matches. Remarkably, this year’s tournament has already eclipsed that figure in just 42 matches, highlighting the unprecedented rate of big hitting.
Tournament Sixes Progress
The Super Eight stage began with a cumulative tally of 507 sixes. While the first Super Eight match had the potential to break the record, rain-affected games delayed the official milestone. The Pakistan–New Zealand match was completely washed out, and the Sri Lanka–England match failed to produce the record despite contributing seven sixes. Finally, against India, South Africa hit ten sixes in a single innings, propelling the tournament’s total to 524.
| Stage / Match | Sixes Hit | Cumulative Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Eight Start | – | 507 | Beginning of Super Eight stage |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand | 0 | 507 | Match abandoned due to rain |
| Sri Lanka vs England | 7 | 514 | Record still not surpassed |
| South Africa vs India | 10 | 524 | David Miller hits record-breaking six |
This year, the average number of sixes per match has also reached a record high. With 524 sixes across 42 matches, the tournament has seen an average of nearly 13 sixes per game—a figure that exceeds previous T20 World Cups. By comparison, the only prior instance of double-digit sixes per match occurred in the 2010 World Cup, where 278 sixes were hit in 27 matches, averaging 10.3 sixes per match.
Cricket analysts have noted that this surge in six-hitting is partly due to flatter pitches and power-hitters thriving under high-pressure conditions. David Miller’s innings against India not only helped South Africa post a formidable total but also cemented his name in the record books.
With the tournament still ongoing, fans are eagerly watching to see whether this record will continue to climb as the Super Eight and knockout stages unfold. The current pace suggests that the 2026 T20 World Cup could redefine the art of hitting sixes in international cricket.