Abhishek Sharma becomes the fastest Indian batter to hit 300 T20 sixes in just 163 innings, breaking KL Rahul’s record, and leads India to a seven-wicket win against South Africa in the third T20I.
Abhishek Sharma created history in the third T20 International against South Africa on December 14, 2025, by becoming the fastest Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in T20 cricket. The young southpaw achieved this milestone during a quickfire 35-run innings off 18 balls, helping India chase down 117 runs comfortably and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Sharma’s achievement makes him the eighth Indian to reach 300 T20 sixes, surpassing KL Rahul, who had reached the landmark in 205 innings. Abhishek Sharma did it in just 163 innings, smashing three sixes in the process. His aggressive start ensured India completed the chase during the powerplay, setting up a dominant win.
T20 Sixes Record Among Indian Batters
Abhishek Sharma now joins an elite group of Indian T20 hitters:
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Rohit Sharma – 547 sixes in 463 matches
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Virat Kohli – 435 sixes in 414 matches
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Suryakumar Yadav – 395 sixes in 345 matches
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Sanju Samson – 368 sixes in 319 matches
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MS Dhoni – 350 sixes in 405 matches
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KL Rahul – 332 sixes in 239 matches
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Suresh Raina – 325 sixes in 336 matches
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Hardik Pandya – 308 sixes in 313 matches
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Abhishek Sharma – 300 sixes in 163 innings
Sharma’s record-breaking innings highlights his incredible form in 2025, as he has already hit 107 sixes this year across India’s matches, IPL, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Match Overview: India vs South Africa
While Sharma anchored the chase with his explosive batting, Shubman Gill struggled, scoring 28 runs off 28 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav also failed to convert his start. However, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube finished the chase, ensuring a seven-wicket win for India.
India’s bowlers played a key role in restricting South Africa to 117 runs. Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy dominated the batting line-up, with Aiden Markram being the only South African batter to score a fifty.