Most Sixes in International Cricket History (Tests/ODIs/T20Is)

By: Vision11 | August 18, 2025 | Leave a Comment

There are three formats of international cricket, and the players who have the ability to clear the ropes is a skill that attracts audiences the most. It not only changes the course of a match in an instant but also the emotions of the fans. The players who have hit the most sixes in international cricket history have shown a show of raw power, timing, and a fearless batting.

The All-Time Six-Hitting Kings

The top place on this honorable list is currently held by our Indian superstar. His committed consistency and powerful hits across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is have placed him at the center of this record.

Here is a list of the players who have hit the most sixes in international cricket history:

1. Rohit Sharma (India):

With 637 sixes, he is the one in lead. Rohit Sharma has made his place as the most destructive opener of his generation, because of his powerful stroke play. His record includes 344 sixes in ODIs, 205 in T20Is, and 88 in Tests.

2. Chris Gayle (West Indies):

He is the one who has held the record for a long time, for about 553 sixes in his whole career. His 98 sixes in Tests, 331 in ODIs, and 124 in T20Is show his great play across all formats. Gayle’s presence and ability to hit big sixes has made him one of the most feared batsmen in history.

3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan):

Known as the “Boom Boom,” he was known for his amazing batting. With 476 sixes, he comes in the top three. His six-hitting nature and never ending confident attitude was what entertained millions of his fans.

4. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand):

The former New Zealand captain has hit 398 sixes in his career and has expanded it in all three formats. In short, showing his intent to attack from the very first ball.

5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand):

Another powerful hitter of New Zealand with 383 sixes, he has always been known for the clean hitting and powerful stroke play and serve a great performance in white-ball cricket for the Black Caps.

6. Jos Buttler (England):

Nowadays he is known as one of the most destructive white-ball batsmen. Buttler has hit 369 sixes across all formats, with a good enough score in limited-overs cricket. His ability to hit unorthodox shots and speed up the scoring rate has been a big key factor in England’s success.

7. MS Dhoni (India):

Known as the legendary finisher and captain, MS Dhoni’s six-hitting ability has been a decisive factor for many times when it comes to India’s victories. His 359 sixes were often known by his signature “helicopter shot,” a unique and powerful way to clear the boundary.

8. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka):

A player of explosive opening batting, Jayasuriya has changed the way of ODI cricket in the 1990s. With 352 sixes in his career, he was a perfect example of an expert cricketer who showed the world how to dominate in the early overs of an innings.

9. Eoin Morgan (England):

As the former England captain, he is known for his aggressive and adapting batting, which he used to lead England to their first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup title in the year 2019. Morgan’s career tally of 346 sixes show all about his fearless approach to the game.

10. AB de Villiers (South Africa):

“Mr. 360” is another name for him as his ability to hit shots all around the wicket, made de Villiers a master of improvisation and power-hitting. He retired with 328 sixes.

Conclusion

The evolution of T20 cricket has without a doubt contributed to the rise in six-hitting records, with batsmen becoming more good at finding the boundaries. However, the top players on this list have shown their power-hitting prowess across all eras and formats, thus leaving a permanent mark on the history of the sport.