India and West Indies set record with 98 sixes in 918 balls
· Sports · Indian Express, Outlook India
India and West Indies struck 98 sixes in just 918 balls across their ongoing T20I series, averaging a six every 9.3 deliveries, making it the fastest-scoring bilateral T20I series involving Full-Member Nations. The four matches played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore and Hyderabad saw unprecedented boundary hitting, with batters dominating bowlers to the extent that only Roston Chase conceded fewer than 10 runs per over while bowling at least 10 overs. If 23 more sixes are hit in the fifth T20I at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the series will surpass England and West Indies' 2023 record of 120 sixes in a five-match series. The article notes the series lacks meaningful context, having been played seven months after the T20 World Cup and likely to be forgotten before the next World Cup. Uniform pitches across India, influenced by IPL standards, have contributed to the batting-friendly conditions. Bowlers have struggled, with most conceding runs at high rates, highlighting a one-sided contest favourin
Why it matters
The record-breaking six-hitting barrage underscores the growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket, particularly on flat pitches, raising concerns about the balance between bat and ball in the format. Bowlers, especially from West Indies, have found it difficult to contain scoring, with only one bowler maintaining an economy rate under 10 runs per over after bowling 10+ overs.
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