The six is cricket’s ultimate crowd-pleaser — and a few batters have turned clearing the ropes into an art form. Here are the players with the most sixes in international cricket history.
Most Sixes in International Cricket (All Formats Combined)
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) — 550+ sixes. The “Universe Boss” remains the undisputed king of six-hitting across formats
- Rohit Sharma (India) — 500+ sixes and still counting. The Hitman has redefined opening-batter aggression, especially in ODIs
- Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) — 476 sixes. “Boom Boom” Afridi’s fearless hitting set the template for modern power-hitting
- Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) — 398 sixes across formats
- MS Dhoni (India) — 350+ sixes, including the most famous one of all: the 2011 World Cup-winning six at Wankhede
Most Sixes in ODIs
Rohit Sharma leads the ODI charts, holding the record for most sixes in the 50-over format — fitting for the only man with three ODI double centuries.
Most Sixes in T20Is
Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma top the T20I list, with the shortest format producing the most sixes per match of any format.
Most Sixes in Test Cricket
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum feature prominently — McCullum’s aggressive captaincy era transformed Test batting, and Stokes carried the Bazball torch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who has hit the most sixes in international cricket?
Chris Gayle, with over 550 international sixes across formats — the most by any batter in history.
Who has the most sixes among Indians?
Rohit Sharma, with 500+ international sixes and counting.
What is the most famous six in cricket history?
MS Dhoni’s title-winning six off Nuwan Kulasekara in the 2011 World Cup final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Which format has the most sixes?
T20Is, by a wide margin — the format’s aggression produces far more sixes per match than ODIs or Tests.
Final Summary
From Gayle’s towering maximums to Rohit’s effortless pulls and Dhoni’s immortal World Cup six, the six-hitters’ club celebrates cricket’s entertainers. With T20 leagues multiplying, these records will keep climbing — but the Universe Boss’s throne looks safe for now.
Jon Smith is a passionate sports writer specializing in cricket and global sporting events. With a keen eye for match analysis and player performance, he creates clear, engaging, and informative content. His work focuses on simplifying complex sports insights, making them accessible for beginners and experienced fans alike worldwide.
