Most Sixes in International Cricket History: From Rohit Sharma to AB de Villiers

8 Mar 2024 Rohit Sharma has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the undisputed king of sixes. He holds the coveted title for the most sixes in international cricket, with an astounding 597 sixes across all three formats (ODI, Test, T20) in 472 matches.

Most Sixes in International Cricket in all Format : Top 10 Batters

Watching a batter hit a six in any form of cricket is exciting. It can be considered one of the most significant game-changing abilities that a modern-day batter could have. Let us take a look at the top 10 players who have hit the most sixes in cricket including all formats of the game.

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Most Sixes in ODI Cricket

Pakistan’s former all-rounder Shahid ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi made his debut in 1996, featured in 398 one-day international matches, and was known for his six-hitting ability. He has a career ODI strike rate of 117 and hit 351 sixes, the most in ODIs. Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma are the only other batters with more than 300 sixes in ODI cricket. 

List of Top 10 Cricketers with the Most Sixes in ODIs

Below is the table of the top 10 players with the most sixes in ODI cricket history.

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Most Sixes in T20 Internationals

Hitting sixes in the T20 format is the minimum requirement for every batter. This is what watching T20 cricket makes entertaining. Rohit Sharma, the current captain of Team India, has hit the most sixes in T20I cricket, 190.  

List of Top 10 Players with the Most Sixes in T20 International Cricket

Below is the list of the top 10 players who have hit the most sixes in T20 international cricket.

Most Sixes in Test Cricket

Current England Test skipper Ben Stokes is the highest six hitter in Test cricket's long history. He has hit 128 sixes in 99 Tests he has played. England's Test coach and New Zealand's former captain Brendon McCullum has 107 sixes. And Australia's Adam Gilchrist hit 100 sixes in 96 Tests. 

List of Top 10 Players with the Most Test Sixes

Below is the list of players who have hit the highest number of sixes in Test cricket.

FAQs

Who has hit the most sixes in international cricket history?

India's Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes across all formats in international cricket. He hit 597 sixes in 472 international matches: 323 in ODIs, 190 in T20Is, and 84 in Tests. He is the all-time leading six-hitter in international cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle's record of 553 sixes.

Who has hit the most sixes in ODI cricket?

Former Captain of the Pakistan team, Shahid Afridi holds the record for the most sixes in ODIs, with 351 sixes in 398 matches.

Which batsman has hit the most sixes in Test cricket?

The record for the most sixes in Test cricket is held by Ben Stokes of England, with 128 sixes in 102 matches.

Which batsman has hit the most sixes in T20Is?

Rohit Sharma of India holds the record for the most sixes in T20Is, with 190 sixes in 151 matches.

Who is the Sixer King of India?

India's current captain Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly the Sixer King of India. He has hit a massive 597 sixes in 472 international matches across all three formats. Rohit is also the highest six hitter in T20I cricket with 190 sixes.

How many sixes has Rohit Sharma hit in his career?

Rohit Sharma has hit 597 sixes in his career across all formats of cricket (ODIs, Tests, and T20Is).

How many sixes has Chris Gayle hit in his career?

Chris Gayle has hit 553 sixes in his career across all formats of cricket (ODIs, Tests, and T20Is).