Eden Gardens witnessed a spectacle of aerial dominance as West Indies hammered 10 sixes en route to 195/4 against India in T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8s. This onslaught elevated their tournament sixes to 76, securing outright second place among teams in any T20 event.
Only Bulgaria (78 sixes, 2025 tri-series vs. Gibraltar/Turkey) stands above. Philippines (70 vs. Indonesia/South Korea, 2025) and India (69 vs. New Zealand, 2026) trail closely.
The innings kicked off solidly: Shai Hope (32, 33 balls, 4×4) and Roston Chase’s 68-run stand. Chase linked with Shimron Hetmyer for 34 more, Hetmyer blasting 40 (25 balls, 6×4) past 100. At 119/4, Jason Holder (37* ) and Rovman Powell (34*) plundered 76 in 35 balls.
Jasprit Bumrah grabbed 2 scalps for India, with Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy chipping in one apiece. Victory here means semifinals, where South Africa awaits alongside England and New Zealand.
West Indies’ mastery of the big shot has redefined their T20 identity, blending calculated aggression with match-winning partnerships. In a format craving entertainment, they’ve delivered in spades, keeping fans hooked on their semifinal charge.