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Hardik Pandya six - (Source: X.com)
In the match 18 of T20 World Cup 2026, India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has hogged the internet for hitting the biggest six of the ongoing tournament. Notably, the right-handed batter slammed a 109 metre maximum at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to take the top spot in the list.
Notably, on the 3rd ball of the 15th over, Hardik Pandya took on Scholtz and whacked one down the ground that travelled like a tracer bullet. The ball landed in the second tier, but it was a comparatively flat shot and travelled a distance of 109 metre.
Hardik Pandya lights up Delhi with 109 metre
Hardik Pandya breaks Shivam Dube's record within minutes
Prior to Hardik Pandya, in the 1st ball of the same over, Shivam Dube slammed a 107-metre six, scripting the biggest six of the tournament in this edition. However, the MI captain broke the record two deliveries later.
Notably, Pandya and Dube stitched a 61-run stand for the fifth wicket and helped India put 209/9 on the board. Pandya was well on course for his career-best knock but a brilliant fielding effort reduced Pandya to 52 (28), which featured four fours and four sixes.
On the other hand, Dube, despite hitting a six, couldn't do much with the bat and returned to the pavilion after scoring 23 (16), which featured a four and a solitary six, which was the 107 metre maximum.
Hardik Pandya equals David Miller's record
It was Hardik Pandya's 8th fifty-plus total in T20Is and he equalled David Miller's record for most 50+ score in a twenty-over game while batting at No.5 or lower. Notably, Miller also has score fifties 8 times. Here is the complete list.
Most 50+ Scores in T20I
- 8 times - Hardik Pandya*
- 8 times - David Miller
- 7 times - Mohd Nabi
- 7 times - Rovman Powell
- 7 times - Dasun Shanaka
Talking about the ongoing match, India put 209 runs on the board. In reply, Namibia have got off to a slow start and put 11/0 after 2.1 overs.
Hardik Pandya returns to form in T20 World Cup 2026
The fifty was very important for Hardik Pandya because India will next face Pakistan on February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Men in Blue required their all-rounder to be in the best of form.
Notably, Pandya had a game to forget against USA, where he scored 5 (6) with the bat and didn't pick a solitary wicket. Also, it is important to note that Pandya didn't feature in Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan as he missed out because of an injury just before the final.
Therefore, India will require Pandya against Pakistan because the all-rounder has a great record against the Men in Green across formats. Also, the Men in Blue are most likely to be without Abhishek Sharma, who is still recovering from upset stomach.
