Published on October 13th, 2023
In the domain of international cricket, Rohit Sharma is steadily closing the gap on Chris Gayle‘s record-breaking tally of 553 sixes, which spans various formats of the game.
The formidable West Indies batsman, Chris Gayle, reigns supreme as the ultimate six-hitting machine in international cricket. His phenomenal record boasts an astounding 553 sixes.
Hot on his heels is India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, who occupies the second spot with an impressive tally of 551 sixes.
What’s truly remarkable is Rohit’s pace in achieving this milestone. He has become the fastest player to reach the 550-sixes mark, surpassing Gayle’s 548.
Rohit achieved this remarkable feat in just 471 innings across different formats, underlining his prowess as a six-hitting sensation.
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Here’s A List Of The Leading Six-hitters In International Cricket Across Formats, Along With The Number Of Sixes They’ve Hit:
1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 553 sixes
2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 551 sixes*
3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 476 sixes
4. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 398 sixes
5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 383 sixes
6. MS Dhoni (India) – 359 sixes
7. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 352 sixes
8. Eoin Morgan (England) – 346 sixes
9. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 328 sixes
10. Jos Buttler – 312 sixes*
Note: The players marked with an asterisk (*) are currently active in 2023.
