Team India achieved a historic feat on Sunday, September 24, 2023, by becoming the first team to smash 3,000 sixes in ODI cricket history. The Men in Blue achieved this milestone in the second ODI against Australia at Indore, where they smoked 18 sixes in their innings of 399/6.
India’s aggressive batting approach has been a key feature of their success in recent years, and they now have the record to show for it. The Indian team is known for its big hitters, and they have some of the best players in the world in this regard. Suryakumar Yadav, in particular, is a master of the six-stroke, and he was at his best in the Indore ODI, hitting four consecutive sixes in one over.
India’s achievement is even more impressive considering that they have played fewer ODIs than most other teams. They have played 1032 ODIs so far, while West Indies, who are second on the list of teams with most sixes in ODIs, have played 1087 matches.
Here is a list of the top five teams with most sixes in ODIs:
- India – 3007
- West Indies – 2953
- Pakistan – 2566
- Australia – 2476
- New Zealand- 2387
It is interesting to note that two of the most aggressive teams in cricket, Australia and England, are not within the top three in this ranking. This suggests that India has been more consistent in hitting sixes than any other team.
India’s achievement is a testament to the skill and power of their batsmen. It is also a reflection of the team’s aggressive batting approach, which has been a key feature of their success in recent years