Most sixes in T20 Internationals by a batsman: Cricket Records

New Zealand's opening batsman Martin Guptill broke Rohit Sharma's record for most sixes in T20 internationals hit by a batsman. This unique cricket record was set during the ongoing New Zealand versus Australia T20 series at University Oval in Dunedin, on February 25. Due to Guptill's smashing innings of 97, New Zealand managed a nail-biting win against the mighty Aussies. Perhaps, it was the 8 sixes from Guptill's bat which made the record for most sixes in T20 International cricket.

Top 5 most sixes in T20 internationals hit by a batsman: Cricket Records

#1 Martin Guptill: 132 sixes in T20 Internationals

The hard-hitting batsman from New Zealand has this unique cricket record now. His 132 sixes in T2o internationals is now the most by any player in T2o international cricket. Guptill managed to hit 8 sixes in the second T20I against Australia to achieve this feat. Guptil also has a cricket record for the highest score in a Cricket World Cup match. However, Guptill has found it hard to make a mark in the Indian Premier League.

#2 Rohit Sharma: 127 sixes in T2o Internationals

Before Guptill, it was Rohit Sharma of India who had the record for hitting the most sixes in T20 Internationals. The opener from India has hit 127 sixes till now in the shortest format of cricket. His hitting ability and power to go over the boundary were proven when he had set the cricket record for the highest ever score in an ODI match. The competition between Guptill and Rohit will continue to flourish in the upcoming T20 world cup.

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#3 Eoin Morgan: 113 sixes in T20 internationals

The England captain also grabs a place in this list by hitting as many as 113 sixes in T20 International matches. The dynamic left-hander has the cricket record of hitting the highest number of sixes in an ODI inning, with 17 sixes against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2019. Morgan is also made the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the Indian Premier League.

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#4 Colin Munro: 107 sixes in T20 internationals

Cricket's one of the most underrated T20 all-rounders, Munro has the hitting ability just like all other superstars in this list. The left-hander from New Zealand has hit 107 sixes in T20 internationals till now. Munro is also the first-ever batsman to hit three Twenty20 International centuries. In spite of his international performances, Munro was released by the Delhi Capitals team in 2020 in IPL. However, Munro found his place in the Perth Scorchers team in Big Bash League.

#5 Chris Gayle: 105 sixes in T20 internationals

Now, if you are making a cricket record list of T20 cricket, Chris Gayle must be there. The universe boss has a number of T20 records. His brut power and ability to hit sixes at will makes him one of the best-ever in the shortest format. Gayle is making a comeback in international cricket against the Sri Lankan team. Gayle will look to hit as many sixes to go up the chart of most sixes in T20 internationals.