Brief
India‑West Indies T20I series records 98 sixes in 918 balls
Across four games the sides combined for 98 sixes, making it the quickest‑scoring bilateral T20I series ever recorded.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India and West Indies have turned their ongoing T20I series into a batting showcase, smashing 98 sixes in just 918 balls, according to Gulf News, which cites The Indian Express as the source of the record claim.
What happened
In Ranchi, West Indies chased down India’s 249‑run total, reaching 252 in 18.3 overs with six wickets in hand. In Indore, India posted 223 before limiting the visitors to 209. The fourth match in Hyderabad saw West Indies post 247/3, propelled by captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102, before bowling India out for 223, leaving the series level at 2‑2.
What the reports add
The Gulf News article notes that the 98 sixes across the four matches constitute the fastest‑scoring bilateral series in men’s T20I history, a statistic previously unrecorded in the two‑decade history of the format. It also highlights that more than 4,000 matches and 550 bilateral series have been played, yet this series stands out for its boundary volume and the pressure it places on bowlers.
What was said
The piece does not contain direct quotations, but attributes the record assessment to The Indian Express and comments on the impact of the Indian Premier League and local conditions on the aggressive batting approach.
How it came about
Felo News previously covered the series, including the high‑scoring third T20I at Indore’s Holkar Stadium (India‑West Indies Indore T20I) and Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 in Hyderabad (Shai Hope scores unbeaten 102). Those reports set the stage for the current statistical milestone.
Key facts
- The India‑West Indies T20I series produced 98 sixes in 918 balls. (gulfnews.com)
- West Indies chased 252 in Ranchi, winning by six wickets with nine balls to spare. (gulfnews.com)
- Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 in Hyderabad, helping West Indies post 247/3. (gulfnews.com)
- The series is described as the fastest‑scoring bilateral T20I series in men's history. (gulfnews.com)
- India posted 223 in Indore before restricting West Indies to 209. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “India-West Indies T20I Series Sets Record with 98 Sixes in 918 Balls”
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