Most Sixes in T20 World Cup
In the thrilling world of T20 cricket, every run counts, and the game can change in an instant. The ability to hit sixes—sending the ball over the boundary without it touching the ground—is a crucial skill. T20 cricket, the most popular format globally, is renowned for its explosive batting and high-energy gameplay.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup stands as one of the most prestigious tournaments in this format, showcasing the best talent from around the world. A player’s ability to hit sixes at this level highlights their exceptional batting skills. Sixes not only add runs quickly but also disrupt the bowlers’ strategies, putting them under pressure and forcing them to rethink their plans. Below, we will highlight the players who have hit the most sixes in T20 World Cup history-
| Rank | Player | Matches | Inns | 6s | Runs | SR |
| 1 | Chris Gayle (WI) | 33 | 31 | 63 | 965 | 142.75 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 47 | 44 | 50 | 1220 | 133.04 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (ENG) | 35 | 34 | 43 | 1013 | 147.23 |
| 4 | David Warner (AUS) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 984 | 134.24 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli (IND) | 35 | 33 | 35 | 1292 | 128.81 |
| 6 | Yuvraj Singh (IND) | 31 | 28 | 33 | 593 | 128.91 |
| 7 | Shane Watson (AUS) | 24 | 22 | 31 | 537 | 140.94 |
| 8 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 31 | 27 | 30 | 578 | 146.32 |
| 9 | AB de Villiers (SA) | 30 | 29 | 30 | 717 | 143.40 |
| 10 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 16 | 16 | 28 | 434 | 125.07 |
| 11 | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 653 | 134.36 |
| 12 | Dwayne Bravo (WI) | 34 | 30 | 25 | 530 | 126.79 |
| 13 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 31 | 31 | 25 | 1016 | 134.74 |
| 14 | Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 43 | 43 | 24 | 853 | 120.14 |
| 15 | Nicholas Pooran (WI) | 15 | 15 | 23 | 356 | 136.39 |
| 16 | JP Duminy (SA) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 568 | 129.68 |
| 17 | Ross Taylor (NZ) | 28 | 25 | 23 | 562 | 127.72 |
| 18 | Martin Guptill (NZ) | 28 | 27 | 23 | 617 | 114.25 |
| 19 | Marcus Stoinis (AUS) | 18 | 13 | 22 | 375 | 156.90 |
| 20 | Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 18 | 17 | 21 | 480 | 158.94 |
FAQs
Q: Who holds the record for the most sixes in T20 World Cup history?
Chris Gayle of the West Indies holds the record with 63 sixes in 31 innings.
Q: How many sixes has Rohit Sharma hit in the T20 World Cup?
Rohit Sharma has hit 50 sixes in 44 innings during his T20 World Cup career.
Q: Which Australian player has hit the most sixes in T20 World Cup history?
David Warner leads among Australians with 40 sixes in 41 innings.
Q: How many sixes has Virat Kohli hit in the T20 World Cup?
Virat Kohli has hit 35 sixes in 33 innings, showcasing his consistency and power-hitting.
Q: Who is the top six-hitter from Afghanistan in T20 World Cup history?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the top six-hitter from Afghanistan, with 28 sixes in 16 innings.
Q: Which South African player has the highest number of sixes in the T20 World Cup?
AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock both stand out, with 30 and 25 sixes, respectively.
Q: How many sixes has Nicholas Pooran hit in the T20 World Cup?
Nicholas Pooran has hit 23 sixes in just 15 innings, making him a key power-hitter for the West Indies.
Q: Who are the top five six-hitters in T20 World Cup history?
The top five are Chris Gayle (63), Rohit Sharma (50), Jos Buttler (43), David Warner (40), and Virat Kohli (35).
Q: Which player has the highest strike rate among the top six hitters?
Suryakumar Yadav has the highest strike rate of 158.94 among the top six hitters in the T20 World Cup.
Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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