It won’t be wrong to say that the T20I format is the most entertaining and thrilling format of the game. All the batters look to smash every ball for the boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking and help the team to achieve a monumental total or chase a big total.
However, whenever a player makes a debut, he/she looks to defend the few deliveries but there are some players who like to not waste time and start hitting from the very first ball. On that note, we will take a look at the 3 players who started their T20I career with a six.
1. Tilak Varma against West Indies in 2023
After performing brilliantly in the 15th and 16th editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians’ star middle-order batter Tilak Varma finally got his maiden T20I call in the West Indies will play in the first T20I on August 3, 2023.. Tilak came to bat at no. 4 when India lost their 2 wickets on just 28 runs. Many anticipated that Tilak will start gradually as it was his first T20I innings but he had different things in his mind. After defending the first ball, Tilak smashed the second ball of his T20I career for a six.
2. Suryakumar Yadav against England in 2021
India’s very own Mr. 360° Suryakumar Yadav has performed brilliantly over the past few years for India in the T20I format. He has successfully included himself in the list of one of the most dangerous T20I batters in the world. Suryakumar made his T20I debut in 2021 against England. He faced the first ball of his international career from Jofra Archer and dispatched it into the stands over fine leg.
3. Kieron Pollard against New Zealand in 2008
The former West Indies legendary allrounder is one of the most destructive and experienced T20I players in the world. His ability to hit sixes with ease was one of his greatest skills. Pollard has helped West Indies to win multiple matches from crucial stages. He made his T20I debut in 2008 against New Zealand and smashed the first ball for a six.