Top 6 Players with most sixes as winning shots in ODIs

Top 6 Players with most sixes as winning shots in ODIs: Every player dreams to stay there at the center of action till the end of the match and more so if it is a chase, with this desire of taking his side over the line. Only some end up finishing off the game for their side, they get a chance to hit the winning runs. But very few have managed to hit winning runs in form of sixes and only a handful of players have managed to strike match finishing sixes regularly. Let’s look at the players who have hit winning runs in form of sixes in ODI Cricket on more occasions. Let’s look at the players who have hit winning runs in form of sixes in ODI Cricket on more occasions. Here goes the list of Top 6 Players with most sixes as winning shots in ODIs: [Note: Ball by ball tracking system came into existence only from June, 2001. Hence this article has the stats before June, 2001 aren’t included.] 6. AB de Villiers – 3 Times: AB de Villiers has hit a winning six thrice in ODIs. (Photo Source: Gallo Images) South African batsman AB de Villiers often regarded as Mr.360 for his unorthodox batting style and shots, which he plays in every possible direction, with unthinkable angles. Whatever the target be, South Africa’s hope are alive till De Villiers is at the crease. The reason for them to have so many hopes pinned on him has got a lot to do with the number of unbeaten knocks he has played. ABD has remained unbeaten on 22 occasions when he side won a game while chasing. Out of those 22 matches, De Villiers finished off the game by hitting six on 3 occasions. Also read – Top 10 Batsmen with most sixes in ODI cricket 5. Shahid Afridi – 3 Times: Shahid Afridi has won a ODI for Pakistan with a six on 3 occasions.(Photo Source: AFP) The Pakistani all-rounder, Shahid Afridi is known for his hard-hitting ability; he is regarded as someone who never compromises his shots may what the situation be. Afridi just keeps going for those big strikes. However, he has managed to remain unbeaten in 12 matches where Pakistan has won while chasing in the calculated period and Afridi struck sixes on 3 among those 12 occasions to take his team home with a Boom. Over the years Afridi switched from being a reliable batsman to a dasher whose sole aim is to hit the ball out of the park. The all or nothing approach though, hasn’t quite worked in his favor. 4. Michael Hussey – 4 Times: Michael Hussey. (Photo Source: AFP) Michael Hussey stands as Australia’s best finisher during his time. In his career expanded from 2004 to 2011, Hussey remained unbeaten during Australia’s successful run chases during 17 matches. Out of those, the younger of Hussey brother cleared the fence on 4 occasions to finish off the game with a maximum. He has been one of the better hitters in the game and could hit any ball out of the park at will. Mr. Cricket was a late bloomer in international cricket but left quite an impression in the little time he spent at the highest level. 3. Brian Lara – 4 Times: Brian Lara has hit a match winning six 4 times in ODIs. (© Getty Images) One of the greatest batting legends, Brian Lara rushes into this list at the 3rd spot. He has scored winning runs with a six on 4 occasions in the calculated period. A genuine stroke maker Lara played the game in his own style. Since June, 2001 [Since the data is available] Brian Lara remained unbeaten on 11 occasions when his side successfully chased down the target. With close to 12,000 runs in Tests and runs in excess of 10,000 in ODIs Lara is regarded as one of the best players to have walked out on a cricket field with the bat in hand. 2. Andrew Flintoff – 4 Times: Andrew Flintoff. (© Getty Images) Andrew Flintoff is arguably one of the greatest all-rounders to have played the sport, especially in the ODI format. Apart from his big striking and wicket taking abilities, he was a crucial finisher for England. Flintoff was unbeaten in successful run chases in 11 matches in the calculated period, out of which he scored winning runs by striking sixes in 4 games. Freddie had the height, the muscle, and definitely some technique all that is essential to land the ball out of the park. He syncronized it well to extract results for his team. 1. MS Dhoni – 9 Times: MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP) Without any doubt, MS Dhoni can be called the greatest finisher in limited overs cricket in his generation and stands among the very few greatest finishers of all time. He holds the record of remaining unbeaten in successful run chases as he was unbeaten in 38 matches. Out of those, Dhoni managed to score winning runs in form of sixes on 9 occasions. If nerves get the best of human’s he has proved to be a super human. MS Dhoni has time and again showed that he has the coolest head under the most trying circumstances and has prevailed with great success. Also Read – Top 5 Batsmen with most first ball boundaries in ODIs Players with most sixes as winning shots in ODIs: Player Name Number of not outs during successful run chases Finishing chases with six CB Wishart 3 2 Harbhajan Singh 4 2 Brendon Taylor 7 2 GC Smith 8 2 James Faulkner 8 2 Kevin O’Brien 9 2 Chris Cairns 9 2 Scott Styris 11 2 Shane Watson 11 2 M Samuels 12 2 M Rahim 13 2 Shoiab Malik 14 2 Eoin Morgan 15 2 Brendon McCullum 16 2 Virat Kohli 18 2 Misbah Ul Haq 18 2 Abdul Razzaq 20 2 [Stats Updated Till 3rd July, 2016]