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Longest Six in Cricket: In a game of cricket, the batsman is considered among the greatest if he has a ability to time the ball well so that it can go past the boundary line for a four or clear the fence for a six. However, sometimes, the batters flex their muscles and hit huge sixes that even go outside the cricket stadium. Throughout the years, we have witnessed some out of the park in different formats of the game.
In this article, we will have a look at the top-10 longest sixes in international cricket across all formats:
Who hit 173 Meter longest six in Cricket History?
Aiden Blizzard, known for his powerful shots, hit a huge six that measured 130 meters while playing for Victoria in the Australia T20 League. There are rumors that this might be the longest six ever, with some saying it was actually 173 meters. However, the official record for the longest six in cricket belongs to Shahid Afridi, who hit a 153-meter six against South Africa in 2013. The 173-meter claim for Blizzard remains unverified, so Afridi’s 153-meter six is still considered the longest in professional cricket.
Top 10 Longest Six in Cricket History
| Rank | Player Name | Distance | Country | Played against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahid Afridi | 153 meters | Pakistan | South Africa | 2013 |
| 2 | Brett Lee | 143 meters | Australia | West Indies | 2005 |
| 3 | Martin Guptill | 127 meters | New Zealand | South Africa | 2012 |
| 4 | Liam Livingstone | 122 meters | England | Pakistan | 2021 |
| 5 | Corey Anderson | 122 meters | New Zealand | India | 2014 |
| 6 | Mark Waugh | 120 meters | Australia | New Zealand | 1997 |
| 7 | Yuvraj Singh | 119 meters | India | Australia | 2007 |
| 8 | MS Dhoni | 118 meters | India | New Zealand | 2009 |
| 9 | Shahid Afridi | 117 meters | Pakistan | Australia | 2005 |
| 10 | Chris Gayle | 116 meters | West Indies | India | 2010 |
10. Chris Gayle (West Indies) against India in 2010: 116 Meter
Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle is one of the greatest players of the T20I format. He was in beast mode in the 2010 T20 World Cup fixture against India in Bridgetown. While batting in the first innings of the match, Gayle smashed Yusuf Pathan for 116-meter six that bounced on the roof. The left-handed batter scored 98 runs off 66 balls hitting five fours and seven sixes as the Windies posted a total of 169 for 6. In reply, India were restricted at 155 for 9 and West Indies won the game by 14 runs. Even today, the memory of that towering blow continues to inspire and awe, reminding everyone why they call him the “Universe Boss”.
9. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) against Australia in 2005: 117 Meter
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi was better known for his aggressive gameplay and six hitting abilities. He is the other addition on the list of top 10 longest sixes in international cricket. In an ODI against Australia, Afridi smashed a 117 meter six to etch his name among some great cricketers in the list.
8. MS Dhoni (India) against New Zealand in 2009: 118 Meter
Former Indian Captain MS Dhoni is another name in the list. During an ODI match against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2009, Dhoni smashed Grant Elliott for an 18-meter six on the last ball of the 44th over of the first innings. He scored 68 runs off 58 balls in that game with Sachin Tendulkar’s 163 runs and Yuvraj Singh’s 87 runs, as India posted a mammoth 392 for 4. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out for 334 runs and India won the game by 58 runs.
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7. Yuvraj Singh (India) against Australia in 2007: 119 Meter
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh showed his absolute beast form during the semi-final of the 2007 T20 World Cup against Australia in Durban. The left-handed batter smashed Brett Lee for a gigantic 119-meter six on the last ball of the 10th over. With the help of Yuvraj’s 70 runs off 30 balls, India posted 188 for 5, and restricted Australia to 173 for 7. The Indian team won the match by 15 runs to enter the finals and went on to become the champions of the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup.
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6. Mark Waugh (Australia) against New Zealand in 1997: 120 Meter
We often witness huge sixes by the batters in the shorter formats of the game like ODIS and T20Is. However, the player who is in the sixth position in the list of longest sixes in international cricket, achieved this feat while batting in a Test match. In the second Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth in 1997, Mark Waugh smashed a 120-meter off Daniel Vettori in the first innings. With the help of half-centuries by Mark Waugh, Steve Waugh, Ian Healy and Paul Reiffel, Australia posted 461 in reply to New Zealand’s 217 runs in the first innings. In reply, the Black Caps were bowled out for 174 runs in the second innings and Australia won the Test match by an innings and 70 runs.
5. Corey Anderson (New Zealand) against India in 2014: 122 Meter
New Zealand batting all-rounder Corey Anderson in the fifth spot in the list of longest sixes in International cricket for his sky-rocket shot against India in 2014. During the first ODI of the five-match series in Napier, Anderson smashed Mohammed Shami for a 122-meter six in the third ball of the 44th over of the first innings. He scored 68 runs off 40 balls, along with Kane Williamson’s 71 and Ros Taylor’s 55 runs as New Zealand 292 for 7 in their 50 overs. In reply, India were bowled out 268 runs and Black Caps won the match by 24 runs.
4. Liam Livingstone (England) against Pakistan in 2021: 122 Meter
English batter Liam Livingstone smashed a 122-meter six against Pakistan’s Harif Rauf in T20I match in 2021. During the second T20I of a three match series at Leeds, England posted 200 runs powered by Jos Buttler’s 59 runs off 39 balls. Livingstone also contributed with his quickfire 38 runs off 23 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes. During his innings, Livingstone smashed a huge six of 122 meters in the first ball of the 16th over by Rauf. In reply to England’s total, Pakistan could only reach 155 for 9 and lost the game by 45 runs.
3. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) against South Africa in 2012: 127 Meter
Former New Zealand Cricketer Martin Guptill is another name in the list for his gigantic hit against South Africa’s Lonwabo Tsotsobe in a T20I match in Wellington in 2012. Batting first in the first in the first T20I of the three-match series, the Proteas posted 147 for 6 in their 2-0 overs. Coming to chase the winning total, Guptill took the matter in his own hands and smashed an unbeaten 78 runs off 55 balls. During his innings, Guptill punished Tsotsobe for 127-meter six in the fifth ball of the sixth over. The Kiwis chased the target of 148 runs comfortable in 19.2 overs losing 4 wickets.
2. Brett Lee (Australia) against West Indies in 2005: 143 Meter
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is a renowned fast bowler who used to clock the speed of around 145-150 kph everytime he bowls. However, he stunned everyone when he smashed a 140-meter in a Test match against West Indies at the Gabba in 2005. It was Rovman Powell who was at the receiving end when Lee hit that monstrous six. Lee scored 47 runs along with Ricky Ponting’s 149 runs as Australia posted 435 runs in the first innings. The hosts went on to win the Test match by a mammoth 379 runs to take a 1-0 lead in a three-match series.
1. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) against South Africa in 2013: 153 Meter
Shahid Afridi makes his appearance in the list again for becoming the cricketer to hit the longest six in the history of international cricket so far. During the ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa in Johannesburg, Afridi smashed Ryan McLaren for a monstrous 153-meter six in the fourth ball of the 35th over. The all-rounder scored 88 runs off 48 balls in a chase of 344 runs. However, Pakistan were bowled out for 309 runs and lost the match by 34 runs.
FAQs About Biggest Six in Cricket History
Who hit the longest six in cricket history?
Shahid Afridi holds the record for the longest six in cricket history. He hit a massive 153-meter shot against South Africa in 2013.
Who hit the longest six in IPL 2024?
MS Dhoni hit the longest six of IPL 2024. He smashed this huge six during the final league stage match for the Chennai Super Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18, 2024.
What is the longest six of Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli’s longest six in the IPL is 103 meters. He hit this big shot against Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy in IPL 2023.
What is Gautam Gambhir’s longest six in IPL history?
Gautam Gambhir’s longest six in the IPL is 117 meters. He hit this impressive shot for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2013.
Which is the longest six in IPL history?
Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six in IPL history with a 125-meter shot.
Who has hit the most sixes in cricket history?
Shahid Afridi holds the record for the longest six in cricket history with a 153-meter shot.
Which player never hit a six?
Manoj Prabhakar, a key player for India in the 1980s and 1990s, never hit a six in his cricket career. He was primarily a bowling all-rounder.
Who is the sixer king in cricket history?
India’s Rohit Sharma is known as the sixer king in cricket history. He has hit the most sixes across all formats in international cricket, with a total of 612 sixes in 480 matches: 323 in ODIs, 203 in T20Is, and 84 in Tests.
