Teams with most sixes in a bilateral T20I series
01 Feb 2026

India had a perfect tune-up for the impending ICC T20 World Cup with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand at home.

They beat the Kiwis by 46 runs at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

In a match that saw 36 sixes, the hosts defended 271 by bowling NZ out for 225.

According to ESPNcricinfo, India hammered 69 sixes in the five-match series.

India: 69 sixes vs New Zealand, 2026
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As mentioned, India's 69 sixes are the most by a Full Member side in a bilateral T20I series.

As many as 14 players were involved in this hammering, as they struck at a staggering 196.64. The tally includes a ton by Ishan Kishan as well as 7 half-centuries.

Notably, India also own the third-most sixes by a team in any T20I series or tournament.

23 sixes in Thiruvananthapuram T20I
Fact

According to ESPNcricinfo, India slammed 23 sixes in the Thiruvananthapuram game alone, the joint-most by them in a T20I innings. They also hammered 23 maximums against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2024.

West Indies: 64 sixes vs England, 2023
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In the final game, India surpassed West Indies, who slammed 64 sixes against England in the five-match series at home (2023/24).

The Windies, who won the series 3-2, saw 16 players who cleared the rope. Notably, the number of fours was less (56).

While WI finished with a strike rate of 152.68, England slammed 56 sixes in the series.