Most 6’s in International Cricket: Rohit Sharma to Break Chris Gayle’s Record in India vs Australia CWC 2023

Rohit Sharma's feat is particularly noteworthy as he surged past Gayle's previous record of 548 sixes, accomplishing this milestone in a mere 471 innings across different formats.

In international cricket, several formidable batsmen have made their mark with their exceptional six-hitting prowess.

At the summit of the charts for international sixes across formats stands the West Indies’ powerhouse, Chris Gayle, an awe-inspiring figure with a remarkable tally of 553 sixes. Following closely behind is India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, with 551 sixes to his name.

Rohit Sharma’s feat is particularly noteworthy as he surged past Gayle’s previous record of 548 sixes, accomplishing this milestone in a mere 471 innings across different formats.

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Here’s a glance at the leading six-hitters in international cricket across various formats:

  1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 553 sixes
  2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 551 sixes*
  3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 476 sixes
  4. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 398 sixes
  5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 383 sixes
  6. MS Dhoni (India) – 359 sixes
  7. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 352 sixes
  8. Eoin Morgan (England) – 346 sixes
  9. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 328 sixes
  10. Jos Buttler – 312 sixes*
    (* – denotes players active in 2023)
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