India's cricket team has achieved an impressive milestone by hitting 90 sixes in a single calendar year, surpassing England's previous record of 89 sixes in 2022. With the help of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive batting display, India has set a new standard for T20Is, ODIs, and Tests by hitting the most sixes in each format. This dominance in batting over the last three years has solidified India's position as a top-performing team in international cricket.
India Shatters Six-Hitting Records, Asserting T20I, ODI, and Test Dominance
Indian cricket has soared to new heights with the national team's remarkable achievement of smashing 90 sixes in a single calendar year, surpassing England's previous record of 89. This unprecedented feat showcases India's aggressive batting prowess across all formats.
Background:
India's six-hitting spree began in 2020, when they hit 69 sixes in a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, they raised the bar by hitting 79 sixes, setting the stage for their historic 90-six year in 2022.
Key Contributors:
Rohit Sharma, India's T20I captain, emerged as the driving force behind the record-setting tally, smashing 48 sixes in 72 matches. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also played a significant role, contributing 27 sixes in 13 T20I innings.
Format Breakdown:
India's dominance extended across all three cricket formats:
Significance:
India's ability to hit sixes consistently demonstrates their aggressive approach to batting. By clearing the boundary with ease, they have the capacity to score quickly and put pressure on opposition teams. This skill has played a crucial role in their recent successes, including their victories in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. Who hit the most sixes for India in 2022? Rohit Sharma hit 48 sixes, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal with 27.
2. What was the previous record for sixes hit in a calendar year? England held the record with 89 sixes hit in 2022.
3. Which format did India hit the most sixes in? T20Is, with 51 sixes.
4. How many sixes has India hit in the last three years? 238 sixes (2020-2022).
5. What are some of India's most memorable six-hitting moments?
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