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West Indies script history despite 14-run defeat to India in 3rd T20I

West Indies struck 13 sixes in the third T20I against India to cross the 2,000-six mark in men's T20I cricket, even as they fell 14 runs short of India's 223.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:42 AM

Key Things to Know

West Indies became the first men's team to hit 2,000 T20I sixes during a 14-run loss to India.
West Indies scored 209/7 while chasing India's match-winning total of 223.
Abhishek Sharma hit 69 off 30 balls, becoming the fastest batter to 2,000 men's T20I runs.

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West Indies made history on October 12, 2026, becoming the first men's team to surpass 2,000 sixes in T20I cricket during the third T20I against India. Despite striking 13 sixes in their chase, West Indies fell 14 runs short, finishing on 209/7 in pursuit of India's 223.

India secured victory behind Abhishek Sharma's 69 off 30 balls and Arshdeep Singh's three wickets. Shimron Hetmyer led West Indies with 43 runs, alongside late contributions from Shamar Springer and Kamil Pooran.

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West Indies script history despite 14-run defeat to India in 3rd T20I

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