Sanju Samson Achieves 100 Sixes Milestone in T20I Against West Indies

Sanju Samson reached a significant milestone in his T20I career on Wednesday, becoming the sixth Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the format during a match against West Indies at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

In a match where India chased a target of 248 runs, Samson scored 56 runs off just 23 balls, featuring six fours and four sixes, achieving a strike rate of 243.48. His innings provided India with early momentum, although he was dismissed by Keemo Paul, with Shimron Hetmyer taking the catch near the boundary.

With this achievement, Samson joins an elite group of Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, who leads with 205 sixes, and Suryakumar Yadav, who has 179. In 2026, Samson has scored 687 runs in 24 matches, averaging 29.86, and has been recognized for his performances during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.