Sanju Samson breaks Rohit Sharma’s record with 16 sixes in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England. Read his record-breaking innings details and comeback story.

Indian opener Sanju Samson stole the show in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 against England at Wankhede Stadium. The Kerala batter smashed a sensational 89 runs off 42 balls, including seven sixes, setting the stage for India’s dominance and breaking Rohit Sharma’s record for the most sixes by an Indian in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

Record-Breaking Performance

Samson’s blistering innings brought his tally to 16 sixes in the ongoing T20 World Cup, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s 15 sixes in the 2024 edition. Shivam Dube is also in contention with 15 sixes and could challenge this record in the final against New Zealand on March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Top Six-Hitters by Indian Players in a Single T20 World Cup Edition:

Player                      Sixes                           Year
Sanju Samson         16*                             2026
Rohit Sharma          15                              2024
Shivam Dube           15*                            2026
Ishan Kishan           14*                            2026
Hardik Pandya        14*                            2026

Samson’s Comeback Story

The 2026 T20 World Cup marked a remarkable comeback for Samson. Initially picked ahead of Shubman Gill, he struggled in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and was dropped from the playing XI. However, a tactical change during the World Cup allowed him to open the innings, and he responded brilliantly with consecutive high-scoring knocks of 97 and 89*.

Reflecting on his journey, Samson said:

“I think that was very challenging for me. I wanted to contribute and win games for my country, but I was trying too hard in the New Zealand series. This format can be very unpredictable. I had to respect the game and go back to my basics.”

Impact on India’s T20 World Cup Campaign

Samson’s knock not only broke records but also gave India a strong position in the semi-final. His ability to handle pressure and play aggressive yet calculated cricket has once again proved his class on the global stage. Fans are now eagerly anticipating whether Samson or Shivam Dube will break more records in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.