In the thrilling world of international cricket, hitting sixes remains one of the most entertaining aspects of the game. Over the years, power-hitters have delighted fans by clearing boundaries with ease and rewriting records with their big-hitting skills.

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Let's take a look at the batters with most sixes in international cricket history.

Most Sixes in International Cricket History

10. AB de Villiers | 328 Sixes

Former South African player AB de Villiers gets the 10th spot on this list. The former right-handed batsman slammed 328 sixes in international cricket. De Villiers shattered 64 sixes in Tests, 204 in ODIs, and 60 in the shortest format. During his career from 2004 to 2018, De Villiers was known as Mr. 360 due to his ability to smash sixes all over the ground.

9. Eoin Morgan | 346 Sixes

England’s limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan represented both Ireland and England. From 2006 to 2022, he hit 346 sixes in international cricket. The English player has slammed 6 sixes in Tests, 220 in ODIs, and 120 in T20Is. Morgan captained England to their first ICC Cricket World Cup win in 2019.

8. Sanath Jayasuriya | 352 Sixes

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasurya grabs the 8th spot on this list. Jayasuriya, who played from 1989 to 2011, was widely popular for his ability to smash sixes. The former left-handed batsman slammed 352 sixes in international cricket during his active career. The former Sri Lanka opener smacked 59 sixes in Tests, 270 in ODIs, and 23 in T20Is. Jayasuriya retired in 2011 from international cricket.

7. MS Dhoni | 359 Sixes

Former Indian captain and wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni bags 7th spot in this list. Dhoni accounts for 359 sixes in international cricket. Dhoni, who played for India from 2004 to 2019, slammed 78 sixes in Tests and 229 in ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batsman slammed 52 sixes in the shortest format as well. His leadership and batting prowess led India to numerous victories, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

6. Jos Buttler | 369 Sixes

Jos Buttler, England's dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a key player since his debut in 2011. By 2025, he amassed 369 sixes in international cricket. Buttler's innovative stroke play and aggressive batting have been instrumental in England's recent successes.

5. Martin Guptill | 383 Sixes

Martin Guptill, another prominent New Zealand batsman, has been a consistent performer since his debut in 2009. As of 2022, he has hit 383 sixes in international cricket. In Tests, the right-handed batsman has shattered 23 sixes. The opening batsman has also slammed 187 sixes in ODIs and 173 sixes in T20Is.

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4. Brendon McCullum | 398 Sixes

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum grabs the 4th spot in this list. The former right-handed batsman accounts for 398 sixes in international cricket. The former Kiwi opener slammed 107 sixes in Tests, 200 in ODIs, and 91 in T20Is. Mccullum played for New Zealand from 2002 to 2016.

3. Shahid Afridi | 476 Sixes

Shahid Afridi, affectionately known as "Boom Boom," was famous for his explosive batting style. Representing Pakistan from 1996 to 2018, Afridi hit 476 sixes in international cricket. The former Pakistan skipper accounts for 52 sixes in Tests, 351 in ODIs, and 73 in T20Is. Afridi retired from international cricket in 2018.

2. Chris Gayle | 553 Sixes

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle steals the second spot in this list. Gayle, known as the "Universe Boss," is one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history. Over his career spanning from 1999 to 2021, he amassed 553 sixes in international cricket. Gayle has slammed 98 sixes in Tests, 331 sixes in ODIs, and 124 sixes in T20Is.

1. Rohit Sharma | 637 Sixes

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team in ODI formats, is renowned for his exceptional batting prowess. He holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, with a total of 637 sixes across all formats. Notably, he also holds the record for the highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI) match, with 264 runs.

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Here is the list of the top 25 players with the most sixes in international cricket:

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Runs	6s
Rohit Sharma	2007-2025	499	532	19700	637
Chris Gayle	1999-2021	483	551	19593	553
Shahid Afridi	1996-2018	524	508	11196	476
Brendon McCullum	2002-2016	432	474	14676	398
Martin Guptill	2009-2022	367	402	13463	383
JC Buttler	2011-2025	384	389	11881	369
MS Dhoni	2004-2019	538	526	17266	359
Sanath Jayasuriya	1989-2011	586	651	21032	352
Eoin Morgan	2006-2022	379	361	10859	346
AB de Villiers	2004-2018	420	484	20014	328
David Warner	2009-2024	383	474	18995	321
Virat Kohli	2008-2025	550	617	27599	306
Glenn Maxwell	2012-2025	272	256	6993	299
Paul Stirling	2008-2025	329	326	10056	284
David Miller	2010-2025	308	268	7202	274
Ross Taylor	2006-2022	450	510	18199	273
Ben Stokes	2011-2025	268	334	10776	264
Sachin Tendulkar	1989-2013	664	782	34357	264
Adam Gilchrist	1996-2008	396	429	15461	262
Aaron Finch	2011-2022	254	255	8804	255
Quinton de Kock	2012-2024	301	337	12654	254
Jacques Kallis	1995-2014	519	617	25534	254
Yuvraj Singh	2000-2017	402	391	11778	251
Sourav Ganguly	1992-2008	424	488	18575	247
Ricky Ponting	1995-2012	560	668	27483	246

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