IND vs NZ ODI: High voltage matches are always seen in ODI cricket between India and New Zealand. While the bowlers have left their mark in these matches, the batsmen have also entertained the spectators a lot by hitting sixes. Statistics show that in India vs New Zealand ODI matches, Indian batsmen have dominated the Kiwi bowlers for a long time.

Rohit Sharma – India

Rohit Sharma’s name is at the top in this list. Rohit has hit 47 sixes in 31 ODI matches against New Zealand between 2009 and 2025, which is the most sixes hit by any batsman in this rivalry. He has scored 1073 runs in 29 innings, in which his highest score was 147 runs. In many matches against Kiwi bowlers, Rohit has single-handedly changed the course of the match.

Sachin Tendulkar – India

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is in second place. Sachin hit 26 sixes in 42 ODI matches against New Zealand and scored a total of 1750 runs. His average was 46.05 and strike rate was 95.36. An excellent balance of aggression and class was seen in Sachin’s batting, which earned him a special place in this list.

Chris Cairns – New Zealand

Only one batsman from New Zealand has been able to make his place in this top 5 list and that is Chris Cairns. Cairns hit 25 sixes and scored 838 runs in 32 ODI matches against India. As an all-rounder, he many times hit big shots on the Indian bowlers and changed the course of the match.

Virat Kohli – India

Virat Kohli, one of the most successful batsmen of the modern era of Indian cricket, is also in this list. Kohli hit 24 sixes in 33 ODI matches against New Zealand between 2010 and 2025 and scored 1657 runs. His average was 55.23, which is the best in this list. Kohli has scored runs more on the basis of consistency and smart batting than on aggression.

Shubman Gill – India

The most interesting name in this list is that of young batsman Shubhman Gill, who has left a big mark in a short time. Gill hit 22 sixes and scored 623 runs in just 12 ODI matches. His average was 69.22 and strike rate was 104.70, which shows his aggressive and modern batting style.

India’s prestigious domestic ODI tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy is once again in the news. The tournament is still going on and meanwhile the statistics are showing how many big and aggressive batsmen this competition has given to Indian cricket. Especially in the matter of hitting sixes, many players have surprised everyone.

Manish Pandey- Karnataka

Manish Pandey of Karnataka is the batsman who has hit the most sixes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He hit 108 sixes in 103 matches played between 2008 and 2023. Pandey is known for his timing and calm style, but does not shy away from playing big shots when needed. His consistency in domestic cricket makes him special.

Rituraj Gaikwad- Maharashtra

Maharashtra captain Rituraj Gaikwad has rapidly risen to the top in this list. From 2017 till now, he has hit 102 sixes in just 55 matches. His strike rate is above 100 and average is above 60, which shows his class. The tournament is still going on, so this figure may increase further.

Yusuf Pathan – Baroda

As soon as the name of Yusuf Pathan, who played for Baroda, comes up, long sixes come to mind. He hit 91 sixes in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yusuf was known for changing the course of the match in less balls and his aggressive style is still remembered by the fans.

Vishnu Vinod – Kerala

Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman Vishnu Vinod has made a strong place in this list with 88 sixes. Playing in the middle order, he got fast runs for the team on many occasions and hit big shots.

Ishan Kishan – Jharkhand

Jharkhand’s Ishan Kishan has proved himself as a dangerous batsman with 84 sixes. Aggression is clearly visible in his batting and Vijay Hazare Trophy has prepared him for the big stage.

Further records may be broken

Since Vijay Hazare Trophy is still going on, players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan can go higher in this list. This tournament is not only a platform for scoring runs, but also shows a glimpse of the future of Indian cricket.

If anything has thrilled the spectators the most in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, it is the skyrocketing sixes. In the last several editions, the world’s great batsmen have made this tournament special with their powerful shots. Today we will know about the batsmen who have hit the most sixes in the history of T20 World Cup…

Chris Gayle – West Indies

If we talk about the most number of sixes in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, then the first name that comes up is that of West Indies’ legendary batsman Chris Gayle. In the tournament played between 2007 and 2021, Gayle hit 63 sixes in 33 matches. His long hits gave a new identity to T20 cricket. Gayle’s aggressive style and powerful shots are still memorable for cricket fans.

Rohit Sharma – India

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at second place in this list. Rohit hit 50 sixes in 47 T20 World Cup matches played from 2007 to 2024. He scored more than 1200 runs and many times gave a fast start to Team India. Playing with a calm mind on the big stage and hitting big shots at the right time has been Rohit’s biggest specialty.

Jos Buttler – England

England’s Jos Buttler made a name for himself with his explosive batting in the T20 World Cup. He hit 43 sixes in 35 matches. Buttler’s high strike rate and confidence in playing big shots has been an important reason for England’s T20 success.

David Warner – Australia

Australian opening batsman David Warner is at fourth place in this list. He hit 40 sixes in 41 matches of the T20 World Cup. Warner may rely on timing rather than power, but his sixes have been capable of changing the course of the match when needed.

Virat Kohli – India

The fifth name in this list is that of India’s Virat Kohli. Kohli hit 35 sixes in 35 matches. He is usually known for making innings with fours and single-doubles, but his sixes hit at times of pressure have always worked for the team.

Most Sixes In WPL: Since the beginning of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), a new era of aggressive play has been seen in women’s cricket. Big shots and strong strike rate have given a new identity to the tournament. Indian young stars are continuously shining in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in WPL. Delhi Capitals’ Shafali Verma is leading in this list, while Richa Ghosh, Elise Perry, Ashley Gardner and Kiran Navgire are also among the top performers.

Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma has become the top six hitter of WPL by hitting 49 sixes in 27 matches played from 2023 to 2025. 865 runs in 27 innings, strike rate of 162.59 and 93 fours show his explosive style. Her best inning of 84 runs proves that Shafali can single-handedly eliminate any bowling attack from the match. His ability to score runs quickly has been a major strength of Delhi Capitals in the WPL.

Richa Ghosh

Richa Ghosh of Royal Challengers Bangalore is at second place in this list with 30 sixes. 625 runs in 24 innings and a strike rate of 150.96 show that Richa is a player who can cause maximum damage on limited balls. 4 half-centuries and 70 fours testify to his consistent performance.

Ashley Gardner

Ashley Gardner of Gujarat Giants has demonstrated her power-hitting brilliantly in the WPL with 26 sixes. 567 runs in 25 matches and a strike rate of 141.75 make him one of the most influential foreign players in the league. His unbeaten score of 79 has proved to be a game-changer for the team on many occasions.

elise perry

RCB-W’s Ellyse Perry not only hit 25 sixes, but also cemented her place among the most reliable batsmen of WPL by scoring 972 runs. An average of 64.80 and 8 half-centuries show that Perry is not only a power hitter but is also adept at anchoring the match.

Kiran Navgire

Kiran Navgire of UP Warriors is included in the top-5 with 24 sixes. A strike rate of 140.13 and aggressive playing style has made him one of the most dangerous lower-middle order batsmen in the WPL.

Most Sixes In IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been known for its explosive batting. Here the batsmen have been seen many times hitting sixes and fours. The name that still tops the list of players who have hit the most sixes in the history of IPL is Chris Gayle. Let us see who else is included in this list apart from Gayle.

chris gayle

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle played 142 matches in the IPL from 2009 to 2021 and hit a total of 357 sixes. His explosive record of 175 not out is still the highest individual score in IPL. Playing at a strike rate of 148.96, Gayle left no stone unturned to test the bowlers. Be it RCB or Punjab, wherever Gayle played, he hit sixes.

Rohit Sharma

At second place is India’s hitman Rohit Sharma, who has hit 302 sixes in 272 matches. Rohit has not only been a brilliant captain, but has always dominated the bowlers with his smooth yet explosive style. Be it opening or middle order, Rohit is guaranteed to hit sixes with his bat.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the batsman who scored the most runs in IPL, is at third place in this list. He has hit 291 sixes in 267 matches. Kohli may be counted for traditional shots, but his clean hitting ability is no less than that of any T20 superstar. He has consistently shown his class with the best score of 113 not out and eight centuries.

ms dhoni

The name of CSK captain and one of the biggest finishers of the league, MS Dhoni, is also included in this list. He has hit 264 sixes in IPL. In 278 matches, Dhoni ended many matches single-handedly with his helicopter hitting. His power and timing are an inspiration for young players even today.

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers, one of the most innovative batsmen in the world, has hit 251 sixes in the IPL. Be it a scoop, reverse lap or straight sixes, AB used to play shots in every corner of the field. His strike rate has been 151.68.

Most Sixes In Career: Not every batsman has the art of hitting fours and sixes in cricket. There are some players who dominate the bowlers as soon as they enter the field. Among such players, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at the forefront, who has hit the most sixes in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20). Let us know who are the top 5 sixer kings of this list?

Rohit Sharma – 642 sixes (India)

India’s ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma has played 502 matches so far in his career from 2007 to 2025 and has scored 19,902 runs. His strike rate is 87.24 and he has scored a total of 50 centuries and 109 half-centuries. The most important thing is that so far 642 sixes have been hit from Rohit’s bat, which is more than any other batsman. His batting style is not only aggressive but also very classic and this makes him the biggest sixer king of modern cricket.

Chris Gayle – 553 sixes (West Indies),

The name of ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle is at second place in this list. In his career that lasted from 1999 to 2021, Gayle scored 19,593 runs in 483 matches and hit 553 sixes. His biggest innings was 333 runs and his strike rate was 77.22. Gayle’s style of hitting long sixes still thrills cricket fans.

Shahid Afridi – 476 sixes (Pakistan)

‘Boom-Boom’ Shahid Afridi’s name comes to mind first when it comes to sixes. In 524 matches played from 1996 to 2018, he scored 11,196 runs and hit 476 sixes. During this period his strike rate was 114.14, which is the fastest in this list.

Brendon McCullum – 398 sixes (New Zealand)

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum changed the definition of cricket with his aggressive batting from 2002 to 2016. He scored 14,676 runs and hit 398 sixes in 432 matches. His Test score of 302 runs is still remembered.

Jos Buttler – 387 sixes (England)

England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler has scored 12,201 runs in 396 matches since 2011 at a strike rate of 96.43. During this period, 387 sixes were hit from his bat which gives him fifth place in this list. Many times he converted a lost match into victory with his aggressive batting.

T20 International cricket is considered a game of sixes and fours. So far in T20I history, there are only 5 batsmen who have hit 150 or more sixes in this format. The special thing is that two Indian players are also included in this list. One is the one who gave new heights to this format, and the other is the two names who are the biggest stars of this format today – Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.

Rohit Sharma – India

The record of T20 International cricket hitman Rohit Sharma is still unbroken. He has hit 205 sixes in 159 T20 matches played between 2007 and 2024. He is the only batsman to cross the mark of 200 sixes in this format. Rohit has always changed the course of the match with his long shots and put the bowlers under pressure.

Mohammed Wasim – UAE

UAE batsman Mohammad Wasim may not have earned as much fame as big cricketers, but he is not behind anyone in terms of sixes. He has hit 187 sixes in the 91 T20 International matches played so far. Due to small grounds and fast strike rate, Wasim has also made a name for himself in T20 leagues.

Martin Guptill – New Zealand

New Zealand’s experienced opener Martin Guptill is at number three in this list. Guptill has hit 173 sixes in 122 T20 matches. Famous for his timing and clean hitting, Guptill has played many match-winning innings for New Zealand.

Jos Buttler – England

England’s T20 captain Jos Buttler is at fourth place in this list. He has hit 172 sixes in 144 matches. Butler’s specialty is his aggressive approach, be it a spinner or a fast bowler, he has the power to send every bowler out of the field.

Suryakumar Yadav – India

India’s current T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav created history in the first T20 match played against Australia in Canberra. He completed his 150 T20I sixes by hitting a six off Nathan Ellis. Surya has now become the fifth batsman in the world to do so in this format. His 360° batting style and innovative shots make him the most exciting player in this format.

Top 7 Batter Hit Sixes in International Cricket in 2025: All three formats of cricket have the highest number of sixes in T20 International. At the same time, in ODI and Test cricket, players are also seen raining sixes. In the India-England series, Washington Sundar also completed his half-century by scoring four and four sixes in the fifth Test. But do you know which player is going ahead in the matter of hitting sixes in international cricket so far in 2025 this year. In this list, India’s batsmen Rishabh Pant and Abhishek Sharma are at the number, let’s know.

Top 7 batsmen who hit the most sixes

Among the top 7 players who hit the most sixes in international cricket, ICC has only one country player among the full members of the ICC.

• In 2025, the batsman Karanbir Singh is the highest sixes so far. This Austrian player has scored 1013 runs in 24 matches with two centuries and has hit 74 sixes.
• Fiaz Ahmed of Bahrain is second in this list. Fiaz has hit 52 sixes with 943 runs in 29 matches.
• Bilal Jalmai of Austria has hit 43 sixes in 28 matches.
• Cayman’s cricketer German has hit 37 sixes in Baker International cricket.
• Scotland player Henry George Munsey has hit 36 sixes this year.
• Asif Ali of Bahrain is at number six in this list. Asif has hit 35 sixes this year.
• Hasan Nawaz of Pakistan is the only player in the ICC Full Members List and the seventh player in international cricket, who has so far put 33 sixes this year.

Top 7 players of ICC Full Members List

Talking about the batsmen of ICC Full Members List, no player from India is included in the top 7. In this list, Abhishek Sharma is 9th and Rishabh Pant is at number 10. Both these players have hit 22 sixes so far this year.

• Hasan Nawaz- Pakistan- 33 Six
• Shai Hope- West Indies- 28 Six
• Tim SEFERT-New Zealand- 27 Six
• Harry Brook- England- 25 Six
• Tanjid Hasan- Bangladesh- 24 Six
• Jamie Smith- England- 24 Six
• Travis Head- Australia- 23 Six

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