David Miller to Sanju Samson: Top 5 Cricketers Who Have Hit Most Sixes in India vs South Africa T20Is

The five-match T20 International series between India and South Africa has begun with a bang. It is the 31st match of India vs South Africa. South Africa captain Aiden Markram has won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the first T20I at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. All eyes are now on India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, who is set to make his comeback from a neck injury. On the other hand, South African cricketer David Miller feels confident, strong, and fit to face the opponents. 

Here’s a look at the top 5 hard-hitting batsmen with the most sixes in India vs South Africa T20 matches:

5 Power-hitters in India vs South Africa T20 Matches

• David Miller: 35 Sixes

The South African cricketer has played 25 T20Is against India, from 2011 to 2024, scoring 524 runs at an average of 34.93. During this period, the left-handed batsman smashed 35 sixes and 29 fours. Moreover, Miller has scored one century and two half-centuries against India in this format.

• Suryakumar Yadav: 24 Sixes

The Indian T20 skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has played 11 T20Is against South Africa between 2022 and 2024, scoring 372 runs at an impressive average of 41.33. Over the years, he smashed 24 sixes and one century, and four half-centuries.

• Heinrich Klaasen: 25 Sixes

Between 2018 and 2024, South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen smashed 25 sixes in 14 T20Is against India. Klaasen scored 342 runs at an average of 26.30, including three half-centuries.

• Tilak Varma: 21 Sixes

Tilak Varma has played only 6 T20Is against South Africa and has already smashed 21 sixes. He has scored 309 runs at an average of 77.25, including an unbeaten 120-run innings. Furthermore, the batsman has also scored two centuries against South Africa in the 6-year time frame.

• Sanju Samson: 19 Sixes

Sanju Samson has played 4 T20Is against South Africa, scoring 216 runs. With an average of 72, he has hit 19 sixes and 13 fours, along with two centuries against the Proteas.

This time, it is intriguing to see which cricketers smash the most sixes and break year-old records in the India vs South Africa 1st T20.