T20 cricket has revolutionized the sport, bringing explosive batting and big hitting to the forefront. In this article, we’ll explore the players who have mastered the art of clearing the boundary in T20 cricket.
We’ll look at career records for most sixes in T20 Internationals, the biggest six-hitting innings, and the top performers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Most Sixes In T20 International: Career Records
The ability to hit sixes consistently is a prized skill in T20 cricket.
Let’s look at the players who have hit the most sixes in their T20 International careers.
| Player | Team | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | SR | Sixes | Fours | Not Outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma | IND | 2007-2024 | 159 | 151 | 4231 | 121* | 140.89 | 205 | 383 | 19 |
| MJ Guptill | NZ | 2009-2022 | 122 | 118 | 3531 | 105 | 135.70 | 173 | 309 | 7 |
| SA Yadav | IND | 2021-2024 | 74 | 71 | 2544 | 117 | 169.48 | 144 | 231 | 11 |
| N Pooran | WI | 2016-2024 | 98 | 90 | 2195 | 98 | 138.39 | 144 | 146 | 10 |
| JC Buttler | ENG | 2011-2024 | 124 | 114 | 3264 | 101* | 146.30 | 137 | 300 | 23 |
| GJ Maxwell | AUS | 2012-2024 | 113 | 104 | 2600 | 145* | 154.76 | 134 | 217 | 17 |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | 2021-2024 | 57 | 57 | 2136 | 112 | 155.11 | 132 | 172 | 4 |
| PR Stirling | IRE | 2009-2024 | 147 | 146 | 3655 | 115* | 134.87 | 129 | 425 | 11 |
| AJ Finch | AUS | 2011-2022 | 103 | 103 | 3120 | 172 | 142.53 | 125 | 309 | 12 |
| CH Gayle | WI | 2006-2021 | 79 | 75 | 1899 | 117 | 137.50 | 124 | 158 | 7 |
| V Kohli | IND | 2010-2024 | 125 | 117 | 4188 | 122* | 137.04 | 124 | 369 | 31 |
| DA Warner | AUS | 2009-2024 | 110 | 110 | 3277 | 100* | 142.47 | 122 | 337 | 12 |
| EJG Morgan | ENG | 2009-2022 | 115 | 107 | 2458 | 91 | 136.17 | 120 | 186 | 21 |
| Babar Hayat | HKG | 2014-2024 | 79 | 75 | 1910 | 122 | 132.27 | 119 | 117 | 10 |
| DA Miller | SA/World | 2010-2024 | 125 | 109 | 2437 | 106* | 140.54 | 117 | 160 | 36 |
| E Lewis | WI | 2016-2024 | 56 | 55 | 1522 | 125* | 151.29 | 115 | 114 | 3 |
| Syed Aziz | MAS | 2019-2024 | 90 | 88 | 2283 | 126 | 143.67 | 112 | 215 | 15 |
| R Sandaruwan | KUW | 2019-2024 | 65 | 65 | 1854 | 103 | 149.15 | 110 | 156 | 3 |
| Mohammad Nabi | AFG | 2010-2024 | 129 | 121 | 2165 | 89 | 136.16 | 108 | 148 | 24 |
| C Munro | NZ | 2012-2020 | 65 | 62 | 1724 | 109* | 156.44 | 107 | 132 | 7 |
India’s Rohit Sharma leads the pack with an impressive 205 sixes. His aggressive batting style and ability to clear the boundary have made him a T20 legend. New Zealand’s Martin Guptill follows with 173 sixes, showcasing his power-hitting skills. India’s Suryakumar Yadav and West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran are tied at 144 sixes each, despite playing fewer matches than some others on the list.
Most Sixes In A T20 Innings
While career records show consistency, single-match performances can be truly spectacular.
Here are the top 10 innings with the most sixes in T20 Internationals.
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Opponent | Fours | Sixes | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Chauhan | Estonia | 144 | 41 | Cyprus | 6 | 18 | Episkopi | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Hazratullah Zazai | Afghanistan | 162 | 62 | Ireland | 11 | 16 | Dehradun | 23 Feb 2019 |
| FH Allen | New Zealand | 137 | 62 | Pakistan | 5 | 16 | Dunedin | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Zeeshan Kukikhel | Hungary | 137 | 49 | Austria | 7 | 15 | Lower Austria | 05 Jun 2022 |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 133 | 43 | Gambia | 7 | 15 | Ruaraka Sports Club | 23 Oct 2024 |
| AJ Finch | Australia | 156 | 63 | England | 11 | 14 | Southampton | 29 Aug 2013 |
| HG Munsey | Scotland | 127 | 56 | Netherlands | 5 | 14 | Dublin (Malahide) | 16 Sep 2019 |
| D Visser | Samoa | 132 | 62 | Vanuatu | 5 | 14 | Apia (No 2) | 20 Aug 2024 |
| RE Levi | South Africa | 117 | 51 | New Zealand | 5 | 13 | Hamilton | 19 Feb 2012 |
| Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 110 | 49 | Nepal | 3 | 13 | Mong Kok | 09 Mar 2024 |
| E Lewis | West Indies | 125 | 62 | India | 6 | 12 | Kingston | 09 Jul 2017 |
Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan tops this list with a remarkable 18 sixes in a single innings. Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai and New Zealand’s Finn Allen follow with 16 sixes each. These innings show the explosive potential of T20 cricket, where batsmen can dominate bowlers in a short span of time.
Most Sixes In IPL
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular T20 leagues globally. Let’s look at the six-hitting records in this tournament.
Most Sixes In IPL Career
Chris Gayle, the “Universe Boss,” leads the IPL six-hitting charts with 357 sixes. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli follow with 280 and 272 sixes respectively.
The following 10 players have consistently cleared the boundary throughout their IPL careers.
| Player | Teams | Span | Matches | Inns | Runs | HS | NO | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB | 2009-2021 | 142 | 141 | 4965 | 175* | 16 | 6 | 31 | 404 | 357 |
| RG Sharma | DCH/MI | 2008-2024 | 257 | 252 | 6628 | 109* | 29 | 2 | 43 | 599 | 280 |
| V Kohli | RCB | 2008-2024 | 252 | 244 | 8004 | 113* | 37 | 8 | 55 | 705 | 272 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK/RPS | 2008-2024 | 264 | 229 | 5243 | 84* | 95 | 0 | 24 | 363 | 252 |
| AB de Villiers | DC/RCB | 2008-2021 | 184 | 170 | 5162 | 133* | 40 | 3 | 40 | 413 | 251 |
| DA Warner | DC/SRH | 2009-2024 | 184 | 184 | 6565 | 126 | 22 | 4 | 62 | 663 | 236 |
| KA Pollard | MI | 2010-2022 | 189 | 171 | 3412 | 87* | 52 | 0 | 16 | 218 | 223 |
| AD Russell | DC/KKR | 2012-2024 | 127 | 105 | 2484 | 88* | 20 | 0 | 11 | 170 | 209 |
| SV Samson | DC/RR | 2013-2024 | 168 | 163 | 4419 | 119 | 19 | 3 | 25 | 352 | 206 |
| SK Raina | CSK/GL | 2008-2021 | 205 | 200 | 5528 | 100* | 30 | 1 | 39 | 506 | 203 |
Most Sixes In An IPL Innings
Chris Gayle’s 175 not out against Pune Warriors India in 2013 stands as the pinnacle of six-hitting in the IPL. He smashed 17 sixes in that innings, a record that still stands. Brendon McCullum’s 158 in the very first IPL match in 2008 set the tone for the tournament with 13 sixes.
Here’s the list of top 10 players with the most sixes in a match:
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Against | 4s | 6s | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | RCB | 175 | 66 | Warriors | 13 | 17 | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| BB McCullum | KKR | 158 | 73 | RCB | 10 | 13 | Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| CH Gayle | RCB | 128 | 62 | Daredevils | 7 | 13 | Delhi | 17 May 2012 |
| CH Gayle | RCB | 117 | 57 | Kings XI | 7 | 12 | Bengaluru | 06 May 2015 |
| AB de Villiers | RCB | 129 | 52 | Guj Lions | 10 | 12 | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| ST Jayasuriya | MI | 114 | 48 | CSK | 9 | 11 | Wankhede | 14 May 2008 |
| M Vijay | CSK | 127 | 56 | RR | 8 | 11 | Chennai | 03 Apr 2010 |
| AD Russell | KKR | 88 | 36 | CSK | 1 | 11 | Chennai | 10 Apr 2018 |
| CH Gayle | Kings XI | 104 | 63 | SRH | 1 | 11 | Mohali | 19 Apr 2018 |
| AC Gilchrist | Chargers | 109 | 47 | MI | 9 | 10 | DY Patil | 27 Apr 2008 |
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Conclusion: Rohit Sharma Holds The Record For The Most Sixes In The T20 Internationals
The ability to hit sixes consistently is a game-changer in T20 cricket. Players like Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers have mastered this skill, entertaining fans and winning matches for their teams.
As T20 cricket continues to evolve, we can expect to see more explosive batting and record-breaking performances in the future. These six-hitting records showcase the exciting nature of T20 cricket and the incredible skill of the batsmen who dominate this format.
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