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Most Sixes in International Cricket 2023 (Updated)

Most Sixes in International Cricket Matches

After completing 100 runs in World Cups, Rohit Sharma rewrote another record, edging past West Indies legend Chris Gayle hitting most sixes in International Cricket Matches. The Indian skipper hit six off Naveen-ul-Haq’s bowling in the 8th over to go past Gayle’s tally of 553 sixes in international cricket. India’s Rohit Sharma surpassed West Indies’ Chris Gayle for the record of most sixes across formats (Tests, ODIs and T20Is) in international cricket.  With the six which came just after Rohit had reached his fifty, he now has 554 sixes across the format. In the list follow big cricketing names like Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptil and MS Dhoni.  

Here is the list of Most Sixes hitting Cricketers in International Cricket Matches

This list highlights some of the most prolific six-hitters in international cricket history. These cricketers have delighted fans worldwide with their ability to clear the boundaries with powerful and spectacular shots.

PLAYERS NO. OF SIXES IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET Years Active
Rohit Sharma (India) 573 2007- 2023
Chris Gayle (West Indies) 553 1999-2021
Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) 476 1996-2018
Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) 398 2002-2016
Martin Guptill (New Zealand) 383 2009-2022
MS Dhoni (India) 359 2004-2019

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Who hits most sixes in international cricket?

Rohit Sharma rewrote another record, edging past West Indies legend Chris Gayle hitting most sixes in International Cricket Matches.

अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट में सबसे ज्यादा छक्के कौन लगाता है?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट में सर्वाधिक छक्के: रोहित शर्मा ने 473 पारियों में क्रिस गेल के 553 छक्कों की संख्या को पीछे छोड़ दिया।

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