NEW DELHI: India’s dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya reached a remarkable milestone during the first T20I against South Africa in Cuttack. With his explosive hitting, Pandya has now smashed 100 sixes in T20I cricket, becoming only the fourth Indian batter to achieve this feat.

India’s top six-hitters

Rohit Sharma leads India’s list of most sixes with 205, followed by T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav with 155 and the legendary Virat Kohli with 124. Pandya’s 100 sixes place him firmly among India’s elite power-hitters, just ahead of KL Rahul.

Most sixes for India in t20is

--Rohit Sharma – 205

--Suryakumar Yadav – 155

--Virat Kohli – 124

--Hardik Pandya – 106

--KL Rahul – 99

Pandya dominates in Cuttack

While others struggled to find rhythm, Pandya returned from injury with authority. He blasted 59 runs off just 28 deliveries, including six crisp fours and four massive sixes. His strike rate of over 210 reflected his aggression and control.

Muscling the ball to all corners of the ground, he combined power and precision to put South Africa under pressure. Pandya’s innings was a perfect reminder of his game-changing ability and his status as one of India’s most feared hitters.