Most Sixes In Cricket

From Chris Gayle’s fearless hitting to MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot, these batters have entertained fans and altered games with their spectacular sixes. But who has hit the most sixes?

Finn Allen holds the record for most sixes scored in an innings of T20 cricket, hitting 19 maximums while playing for San Francisco Unicorns against Washington Freedom.

1. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is well known for his powerful hits. He makes hitting sixes look effortless and can clear even the largest grounds effortlessly. Chris also boasts some of the longest sixes in cricket – many have traveled more than 100 meters!

He was one of the early players to harness T20 cricket’s powerful hitting potential and has never looked back since. He holds more sixes than anyone else and has broken multiple records in T20 cricket.

Gayle is well-renowned for his power and timing, which enable him to hit sixes from any part of the pitch. He can hit long-on and over midwicket with ease while using short boundaries effectively for sixes. Known for his aggressive batting style and inspiring generations of cricketers to follow in his footsteps, he currently represents Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.

2. Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi was beloved Pakistan all-rounder who delighted fans with his aggressive style of batting and remarkable six-hitting skills. Afridi often proved vital in winning matches both with bat and ball for Pakistan, leading them to reach final of inaugural World Twenty20 tournament, scoring quickfire innings that brought Pakistan closer than ever to winning an ODI match against Sri Lanka and becoming fastest player ever to score fifty in an ODI when scoring his fifty off 37 balls against Sri Lanka!

Afridi was known for his extravagant style of batting and outlandish antics that both delighted fans and often frustrated his teammates. Afridi played an integral part in Pakistan winning two consecutive World Cups from 2007-09 due to age-related concerns and lack of motivation; thus allowing him to maximize his limited-overs career. Despite his limited-overs success, Afridi decided to retire from Test cricket due to age issues as well as an accelerated lack of motivation; his decision allowed him to maximize his limited-overs career while maximising Test cricket’s potential by leaving Test cricket altogether in 2006. This allowed him to maximise limited overs career; this allowed him to focus on limited overs success for maximum limited-overs success during those two tournaments won by Pakistan, including two consecutively won in 2007 and 2009. Despite being part of that side that won both times;

3. Brendon McCullum

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi helped define opening batting with his fearless approach; Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasuriya made sixes look effortless thanks to his effortless timing; or India’s MS Dhoni, the master of the helicopter shot; Brendon McCullum inspired an entire generation of attacking batsmen during his career, scoring the most runs in one-day internationals and being an outstanding T20I performer.

As New Zealand captain, he was widely renowned for his fearless style that put “bums on seats.” His aggressive batting tactics yielded spectacular batting performances and was one of the greatest T20I players during his time.

McCullum was also an exceptional wicketkeeper, though due to continuing body strain he eventually retired from Test cricket and transitioned into specialist batting form; particularly adept in T20 internationals where he made history by becoming the first person ever to score a hundred in this form of cricket and breaking multiple State Shield batting records in domestic Twenty20 cricket.

4. MS Dhoni

Dhoni stood out from other batters by consistently producing incredible power from his wrists and turning even awkward yorker-length deliveries into boundary-clearing sixes with his signature “helicopter shot”. This skill enabled India to emerge victorious from numerous death-struggle situations during limited-overs cricket matches, and cemented Dhoni as one of T20 history’s greatest batsmen.

Fans love watching Dhoni hit sixes; whether it is his 118-meter thunderbolt off Clint McKay to clear Adelaide with 12 needed in the final over of 2013 CB series or in 2014 World T20 final that took place under pressure against an in-form Pakistan team, every Dhoni six is memorable and leaves viewers wanting more.

MS Dhoni has become one of the most acclaimed figures in cricket through his calm captaincy and remarkable batting abilities, earning him one of the world’s highest statuses as captain and batsman. His unbreakable spirit and unrivaled batting style has inspired millions of students, athletes and fans worldwide.

5. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is an impressive stroker who can turn any ball into sixes with effortless power and has entertained fans around the world with his fearless hitting. Based in Mumbai, this batsman forms lethal opening partnerships with Shikhar Dhawan on white ball cricket pitches.

Sharma first made his List-A debut at Deodhar Trophy tournaments in 2006 and quickly established himself in Mumbai’s team for Ranji Trophy tournaments. Coaches and scouts quickly recognized his effortless style of batting play as they observed him take to bat at Deodhar Trophy tournaments.

Rohit’s talent was always apparent, yet he has exceeded all expectations by becoming a standout performer in India’s limited-overs setup. His ODI century against South Africa in 2015 and 209 runs scored in Champions Trophy 2025 are testaments to this; placing him among India’s premier white-ball batsmen. Additionally, his reverse sweeps and scoop shots allow him to turn any ball into sixes for six.