Brief
India smash record with 45 sixes in three‑match ODI series vs West Indies
India's 45 sixes in the series eclipsed England's 37‑six mark, with KL Rahul's six‑sixes leading the charge.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India broke England's record for the most sixes in a three‑match bilateral ODI series by hitting 45 sixes against the West Indies in the series finale at PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A in New Chandigarh on 3 October 2026, according to news18.com.
What happened
India elected to bat first, with skipper Shubman Gill winning the toss. KL Rahul compiled an unbeaten 129, while Rohit Sharma added 92 and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 59, taking the total to 351/7 in 50 overs. In the innings, Rahul struck six sixes, Rohit hit three, Gaikwad four, Naman Dhir two and Anshul Kamboj two, bringing the match total to 17 sixes and raising the series tally to 45.
What the reports add
The article notes that England's previous record of 37 sixes was set against India during their March 2021 tour. It also lists comparative series records: Australia hit 66 sixes against India in 2013, and the West Indies matched that total against England in a five‑match series in 2019. For India, Rohit Sharma amassed 12 sixes in the series, Virat Kohli 10, Shubman Gill nine, and KL Rahul six.
What was said
No direct quotations appear in the source.
How it came about
Felo News previously previewed the three‑match series on 26 September 2026, highlighting India's strong batting line‑up and the venues in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh. Earlier in the series, India chose to bowl first in the opening ODI, and Rohit Sharma later reached 12,000 ODI runs with a century in Guwahati. These developments set the stage for the record‑breaking performance in the final match.
Key facts
- India hit 45 sixes in the three‑match ODI series against West Indies (news18.com)
- KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 with six sixes (news18.com)
- England's previous record was 37 sixes in a three‑match series (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “India Break England's Record Of Hitting Most Sixes In A 3-Match ODI Series”
