Top 5 players with most sixes in T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed explosive batting displays, with several players lighting up the tournament with towering sixes. In the shortest format, the ability to clear the ropes consistently often proves to be the difference between a good innings and a match-winning one. Throughout the competition, a few power-hitters stood out by taking on bowlers fearlessly and sending the ball deep into the stands on multiple occasions. 

From aggressive openers to destructive middle-order batters, these players entertained fans with their remarkable six-hitting ability and played crucial roles for their respective teams.

Here’s a look at the top five players who smashed the most sixes in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Here are the 5 players with most sixes in T20 World Cup 2026

5. Ishan Kishan, India - 18 sixes (9 innings)

At number 5, India’s explosive left-hand batter Ishan Kishan had a tremendous T20 World Cup 2026. After being out of Indian team’s T20I scheme of things for nearly two years, he made a sensational comeback into the team, scoring 317 runs at a strike rate of 193.29. 

He was one of the most consistent hitters in the tournament, as he smashed 18 sixes in just nine innings. Ishan proved to be a valuable addition as his knocks were crucial in India’s World Cup victory. 

4. Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan - 18 sixes (6 innings)

Pakistan’s opener Sahibzada Farhan had a tremendous T20 World Cup 2026 personally. He was the tournament's highest run-scorer after scoring 383 runs in just six innings, including two centuries. 

He was also among the most successful big hitters of the competition, as the right-hander managed to hit a mammoth 18 sixes with the bat in his campaign. He was the only Pakistani batter who showed fight and resilience throughout the World Cup, but his efforts were not enough as they crashed out of the competition in the Super 8 stage.

3. Shimron Hetmyer, West Indies - 19 sixes (7 innings)

When the list is about six hitting, West Indian batters’ name is bound to pop up, and this time it is their attacking left-hand batter Shimron Hetmyer. The experienced batter from the Windies had a stellar campaign with the bat, as he scored 248 runs in seven innings, including some game-changing knocks.

The southpaw hit 20 sixes in this edition of the T20 World Cup, proving once again why is one of the most feared batters in the T20 circuit at the moment.

2. Finn Allen, New Zealand - 20 sixes (9 innings)

New Zealand’s dashing opener Finn Allen was breathing fire throughout their campaign. His heroics with the bat were instrumental in Kiwis playing the final of the multi-nation event. 

In just nine innings with the bat, the right-hander hit stunning 20 sixes in the competition, out of which 8 sixes came during his historic knock of 100* against South Africa in the semifinal. He takes the second spot of this coveted list.

1. Sanju Samson, India - 24 sixes (5 innings)

It was a fairytale campaign for the Kerala batter in every possible way. Sanju Samson was at his absolute best, as he helped India secure the T20 World Cup title for the third time. 

After being left out of the playing XI in the earlier matches, he came back with a bang, scoring 321 runs at a stunning average of 80.25. He also claims the top spot of this list of power hitters, as he successfully hit 24 sixes in just five innings. It was a Sanju Samson show all the way with the bat.