Most 6's World Cup 2024: The T20 World Cup is renowned for its fast-paced and thrilling cricket, and one of the most exciting aspects of T20 cricket is the sixes hit by the batters. In the history of the T20 World Cup, some batsmen have stood out for their ability to clear the boundary ropes consistently. Here, we explore the top hitters of sixes in T20 World Cup history.
Chris Gayle: The six-machine
At the top of the list is Chris Gayle, the 'Universe Boss' from the West Indies. Gayle's reputation as a formidable T20 batsman is well-earned, with a record 63 sixes in 33 T20 World Cup matches. Gayle's dominance in T20 cricket, particularly in the T20 World Cup, highlights his ability to change the course of a match with his bat.
Rohit Sharma: India's six-hitting maestro
Following Chris Gayle is India's Rohit Sharma, who has hit 35 sixes in T20 World Cup matches. His capability to score big runs and clear the boundary effortlessly has been a crucial asset for India in the T20 format. Sharma's six-hitting prowess has often provided India with explosive starts, making him a key player in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Joint third: Jos Buttler and Yuvraj Singh
England's Jos Buttler and India's Yuvraj Singh share the third spot, each with 33 sixes. Buttler, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been pivotal for England with his aggressive batting at the top of the order. Yuvraj Singh, on the other hand, is remembered for his historic six sixes in an over against England's Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Other notable six-hitters
Shane Watson and David Warner of Australia, with 31 sixes each, are next on the list. Both players have been crucial to Australia's T20 success, known for their powerful hitting and ability to score quickly. Watson's all-round capabilities and Warner's aggressive opening batting have made them key figures in Australia's T20 World Cup campaigns.
South Africa's AB de Villiers, one of the most explosive batters in cricket history, has hit 30 sixes in T20 World Cups. Known for his 360-degree hitting ability, de Villiers has entertained fans with his skillful strokeplay. Lastly, Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history, has recorded 28 sixes.
Player | Teams | 6s | Mat | 4s | Avg | SR | RS | Inn | 30s | 50s | 100s |
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17 | 7 | 15 | 38 | 146 | 228 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
16 | 8 | 18 | 35 | 124 | 281 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
15 | 7 | 26 | 42 | 158 | 255 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ||
15 | 8 | 24 | 36 | 156 | 257 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
14 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 135 | 162 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
13 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 126 | 190 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
13 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 140 | 243 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
11 | 6 | 20 | 43 | 151 | 219 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
10 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 187 | 107 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
10 | 7 | 14 | 42 | 164 | 169 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Standings are updated with the completion of each game
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