Top 10 batsmen with most sixes in T20I cricket

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma holds the record for most sixes in T20I cricket.

T20I cricket is the most popular format of the game among fans. It is because every fan wants to see more boundaries and sixes in a cricket match. This format provides a great deal of excitement, and the batter gets the license to go after the bowling from the very start.

There have been a number of power-hitters that have played this format over the years. But when it comes to hitting sixes, there are only a few players who have mastered this art. We will talk about the top-ten batters who have hit the most number of sixes in T20I cricket.

Here is the list of top 10 batsmen with most sixes in T20I cricket:

10. Chris Gayle (WI) :

Chris Gayle is synonymous with hitting big sixes. There are not many that can match the power-hitting ability that he brings to the table. Known as “Universe Boss,” Gayle was the first player to hit an international T20I hundred. He played 79 matches and scored 1899 runs with two hundreds and 19 half-centuries. Gayle slammed 124 sixes in his T20I career.

9. Aaron Finch (AUS) – 125 sixes :

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch led his country to their maiden ICC T20 World title in 2021. He is the only batter in T20I cricket with two out of three 150-plus scores in history. Finch retired with 103 matches and scored 3120 runs at an average of 34.28 with a best of 172. He hit 125 sixes in his career.

8. Paul Stirling (IRE) – 129 sixes:

Veteran Irish opener Paul Stirling is one of the highest run-scorers in the shorter format. The all-rounder is a consistent batter for his country in white-ball cricket and has also led them in a few matches. He has played 147 T20Is and scored 3655 runs with one hundred and 24 half-centuries. Stirling has smashed 129 sixes so far.

7. Muhammad Waseem – 132 sixes:

Among this list of batsmen with most sixes in T20I cricket, Muhammad Waseem isn’t a much-known personality. Hailing from United Arab Emirates, Waseem has so far played 57 T20Is, in which he has smashed 2136 runs, which includes three hundreds. He has sent the ball over the boundary rope 132 time sos far.

6. Glenn Maxwell (AUS) – 134 sixes:

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is one of the most entertaining batter to watch out for. He has scored the joint-most T20I hundreds (5) and his presence at the crease ensures a wholesome amount of entertainment for the fans. Maxwell has hit 134 sixes in 113 matches with 2600 runs at a strike rate of 154.76.

5. Jos Buttler (ENG) – 137 sixes:

Jos Buttler is one of the best modern-day T20I batters. He has the ability to attack spinners and pacers, which is why he is so successful in this format of the game. Buttler led England to title victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. He has played 124 games and scored 3264 runs with 137 sixes.

4. Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – 139 sixes:

Indian batting superstar Suryakumar Yadav comes with a totally different skillset. He is one of those few players who can hit the six to any part of the ground, which makes him a difficult batter to bowl at. Suryakumar has so far hit 139 sixes in just 69 innings, and until his retirement, he will surely climb up this ladder.

3. Nicholas Pooran (WI) – 144 sixes:

West Indies’ left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran has hit most sixes for his country in the shortest international format.

The left-hander has so far played 98 matches, in which he has hit 144 sixes. He has scored 2195 runs at a strike rate of 138.39 so far.

2. Martin Guptill (NZ) – 173 sixes:

Former Kiwi opener Martin Guptill is a white-ball dasher. He has played some exceptional innings over the years and has won New Zealand games single-handedly. Guptill played 122 T20I games and scored 3531 runs with two hundreds and 20 half-centuries. He has hit 173 sixes in T20I cricket overall.

1. Rohit Sharma (IND) – 205 sixes:

The record for most international sixes is held by Rohit Sharma, which speaks volumes about his hitting ability. Rohit also holds the record for most T20I sixes. He played 159 matches and scored 4231 runs at a strike rate of 140.89 with five hundreds and 32 half-centuries. He hit 205 sixes and 383 fours in his glorious T20I career from 2007 to 2024.

(All stats updated till 6th October, 2024)

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