Sharma’s aggressive approach yielded a rapid 61 runs off just 28 deliveries. His innings was defined by a flurry of boundaries, including seven sixes, which provided the foundation for India’s dominant start in the final. This performance not only set the tone for the match but also saw the young batter etch his name into the record books alongside one of India's most iconic white-ball players.
A Record-Equalling Performance
The seven sixes struck by Sharma in this innings saw him draw level with Yuvraj Singh for the most sixes hit by an Indian batter in a single T20 International against Pakistan. Yuvraj previously set this benchmark during his memorable performance in Ahmedabad in 2012. Sharma’s latest effort surpasses his own previous best of five sixes against the same opposition, which he achieved during the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai.
Beyond the individual milestone, the Indian team also set a new standard for their performance in the opening overs. India reached 81/2 during the powerplay, marking their highest-ever powerplay score against Pakistan in the T20I format. This eclipsed the previous record of 69/0, which was established during the 2025 Asia Cup Super Fours stage.
Dominance in the T20 Format
Sharma’s form throughout 2026 has been prolific, with the batter now having cleared the boundary 104 times in T20 cricket this calendar year. This tally places him at the top of the list for the most sixes by an Indian in a single year, surpassing the 90 sixes hit by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in 2026. Sharma also holds the previous record of 108 sixes, which he set in 2025.
The efficiency of his hitting has also drawn comparisons to the world’s most destructive players. Sharma reached 100 sixes in 2026 after facing only 651 balls, making him the second-fastest player to reach that milestone in a calendar year, trailing only Andre Russell’s 2019 record of 589 balls. Furthermore, Sharma has reached the career milestone of 400 T20 sixes in 3,513 balls, placing him as the second-fastest player to achieve the feat, ahead of power-hitters such as Chris Gayle, Tim David, and Kieron Pollard.
