In the thrilling world of T20 cricket especially during T20 World Cups, where excitement knows no bounds, the mighty six reign supreme, transforming matches and thrilling crowds with their sheer power and spectacle. In the cauldron of T20 World Cups, the ability to clear the boundary ropes at will is not just a skill but an art mastered by a select few.
This compilation honors the top 10 batters who have unleashed the most sixes in T20 World Cups, showcasing their ability to entertain and inspire.
Followed by this electrifying list, delve into key insights that shed light on the monumental impact of these power hitters on the grand stage of T20 cricket.
Player | Country | Innings | Number Of Sixes |
Chris Gayle | West Indies | 31 | 63 |
Rohit Sharma | India | 36 | 35 |
Jos Buttler | England | 27 | 33 |
Yuvraj Singh | India | 28 | 33 |
Shane Watson | Australia | 22 | 31 |
David Warner | Australia | 34 | 31 |
AB de Villiers | South Africa | 29 | 30 |
Virat Kohli | India | 25 | 28 |
Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | 30 | 25 |
Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 31 | 25 |
Key Insights:
63: ‘Universe Boss Chris Gayle tops the list with a record 63 sixes.
6: Yuvraj Singh holds the record for being the first and only batter to hit six consecutive sixes in a T20 World Cup. He achieved this feat during the 2007 edition against English bowler Stuart Broad.
11: Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes hit in a single innings during a T20 World Cup match, having hit 11 sixes against England in the 2016 edition at Wankhede Stadium in India
1141: Virat Kohli tops the list for most runs scored in T20 World Cups, with 1141 runs to his name.
15+: Over 15+ batters have hit 20 or more sixes in T20 World Cups.
Among these players, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, and Virat Kohli remain active internationally, while the others have retired from this format