Stats: Most sixes by a player in International Cricket

Smashing sixes on a consistent basis across all formats shows the calibre and the power a batter possess. Depositing the ball into the stands is not as easy what it looks like for the viewers on their television sets. A few of a high-profile and top-notch cricketers have managed to clear the rope consistently throughout their respective international career.

Speaking of hitting maximums, one name that comes to the mind is destructive and explosive West Indian Chris Gayle. The left-handed opener has hammered 553 maximums in his career across formats as he occupy the top spot in this elite list. The Jamaican has played 483 matches and also managed to smash 2332 fours.

Current India skipper Rohit Sharma is just behind the West Indian in the chart. The right-handed dashing player has slammed 550 sixes so far in his illustrious career. Rohit reached the milestone of 550th maximum in the ongoing final ODI match against Australia in Rajkot. The home side is already leading the series by 2-0 with an eye to whitewash the Aussies just before the start of the World Cup.

Former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the third name in this special list. The right-hander played 524 matches in his glorious 22-year long career and deposited the ball into the stands 476 times. Notably, Afridi was always known for his big-hitting shots irrespective of the format.

Kiwi pair of Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill are in the fourth and fifth spots respectively. Former New Zealand skipper McCullum fell just two short of landmark 400 sixes as he ended his decorated career with 398 maximums to his name in 432 matches. His countryman Guptill, who has still not retired, has appeared in 367 matches across formats with 383 sixes to his name.

Most Sixes in International Cricket

*Last Updated on 22nd Oct 2023