Most sixes in ODI international cricket

Most sixes in ODI: As you all know that the game of cricket is especially known for fours and sixes, and so far in the history of cricket, many players have hit sixes, especially in the limited-overs formats of One Day Internationals (ODIs).

And In this article, we are going to tell you which batsmen have hit the maximum number of sixes in the history of ODI. So let’s know about “Most sixes in ODI international cricket“

Most Sixes in ODI International Cricket

The ODI format, played over 50 overs per side, has witnessed some astonishing power-hitting displays over the years. Let’s take a look at the table below, showcasing the players with the most sixes in ODI international cricket

Rank	Player	Country	Matches	Innings	Sixes
1	Shahid Afridi	Pakistan	398	369	351
2	Chris Gayle	West Indies	301	294	331
3	Rohit Sharma	India	243	236	275
4	Sanath Jayasuriya	Sri Lanka	445	433	270
5	MS Dhoni	India	350	297	229
6	Eoin Morgan	England	248	230	220
7	AB de Villiers	South Africa	228	218	204
8	Brendon McCullum	New Zealand	260	228	200
9	Sachin Tendulkar	India	463	452	195
10	Sourav Ganguly	India	311	300	190

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 351 Sixes

Pakistani Formar All rounder Batter cricketer Shahid Afridi holds the record for the most sixes in ODI cricket With 351 sixes in 398 matches. And Afridi’s attacking style of play made him a crowd favorite, and he showcased his six-hitting prowess on numerous occasions during his career from 1996 to 2015.

Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 331 Sixes

The second number in this list comes from West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who is known all over the world as Universe Boss, and Gayle has hit a total of 331 Sixes in 301 ODI matches.

Rohit Sharma (India) – 275 Sixes

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of India, who is famous as Hit Man, comes at number three position in this list, and he has hit a total of 275 sixes in 243 ODI matches so far.

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 270 Sixes

Sanath Jayasuriya, the legendary Sri Lankan all-rounder, revolutionized the role of the opening batsman in limited-overs cricket. Known for his fearless approach, Jayasuriya was a trailblazer in power-hitting at the start of the innings. And he has hit 270 sixes in 445 matches in ODI Career.

MS Dhoni (India) – 229 Sixes

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential cricketers of his era. Dhoni’s ability to finish matches with sixes and his helicopter shot have become a part of cricket folklore. He has entertained crowds around the world with his sixes, And he has hit total 229 sixes in 350 ODI matches.

Most sixes in an ODI innings

In International ODI Cricket, English’s top order batter Eoin Morgan holds the record for the most sixes in an inning with 17 sixes. In 2019, England’s former captain Morgan hit 17 sixes against Afghanistan and scored a total of 148 runs with a strike rate of 208.45.

Apart from this, Rohit Sharma, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle have also hit a maximum number of 16 sixes in one innings of one-day international cricket.

Players Name	Sixes	Total Runs	Strike Rate
Eoin Morgan	17	148	208.45
Rohit Sharma	16	209	132.27
AB de Villiers	16	149	338.63
Chris Gayle	16	215	146.25

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