Shimron Hetmyer Smashes T20 World Cup Six-Hitting Record at Eden Gardens
Shimron Hetmyer established a new benchmark for power hitting in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, becoming the first player to hit 19 sixes in a single edition of the tournament. The West Indies left-hander achieved the milestone during the Super Eight fixture against India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, surpassing the previous records held by Nicholas Pooran and Sahibzada Farhan.
Record-Breaking Performance
Hetmyer entered the match needing two maximums to claim the top spot. He cleared the ropes twice in a high-stakes encounter to overtake Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, who had struck 18 sixes earlier in the 2026 tournament. This feat also eclipsed the West Indies record of 17 sixes set by Nicholas Pooran during the 2024 campaign.
Hetmyer’s aggressive campaign has yielded 248 runs, with a boundary count comprising 19 sixes and 16 fours. He currently ranks fourth on the run-scoring charts for the tournament.
Most Sixes in a Single T20 World Cup Edition
| Player | Team | Sixes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 19 | 2026 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 18 | 2026 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 17 | 2024 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 16 | 2012 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 16 | 2024 |
Farhan’s Prolific Run
Prior to Hetmyer’s innings, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan dominated the six-hitting leaderboard. Farhan remains the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 383 runs. His campaign includes 37 fours and two centuries, marking one of the most productive individual performances in the tournament’s history.
India Seals Semifinal Spot
Despite Hetmyer’s record and a competitive total of 195 for four from the West Indies, India secured victory to book a place in the semifinals. The West Indies innings featured a 76-run unbeaten partnership for the fifth wicket between Jason Holder and Rovman Powell.
In response, India chased down the target in 19.2 overs, finishing at 199 for five. Sanju Samson anchored the chase with an unbeaten 97, guiding the hosts to a five-wicket win under pressure.
Match Summary
- West Indies: 195/4 (20 overs)
- India: 199/5 (19.2 overs)
- Result: India won by 5 wickets
- Key Stat: Shimron Hetmyer sets all-time record for sixes in a single WC edition (19).
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