Most sixes in World Cup by a player is a record that is held by none other than the universe boss, Chris Gayle. Other destructive batters on the list are Rohit Sharma, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, and Ricky Ponting.
Batters today have the power and play with complete freedom, making it hard for the bowlers. The pitches are also batting-friendly, leaving no room to hide for the bowlers.
Batters with Most Sixes in World Cup History (ODI Cricket)
The following is the list of batters with the most sixes in the World Cup:
Chris Gayle – 49 – West Indies
Chris Gayle, one of the most destructive batters, is known for his power hitting. In the 34 ODI World Cup innings, Chris Gayle has hit 49 sixes. He has represented the West Indies in five ODI World Cups from 2003 to 2019.
Chris Gayle is also one of the two batters to hit a double century in ODI World Cup history. When he hits the ball, the ball stays hit, and if you have any doubts, ask any bowler who has bowled against Chris Gayle.
Chris Gayle and the West Indies are not a part of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma – 40 – India
Rohit Sharma, India’s captain for the 2023 ODI World Cup, hits sixes with ease. The elegant right-hander from India has hit 40 sixes so far in just 22 ODI World Cup innings. Rohit Sharma, on a given day, can smash bowlers and leave them with no options.
With his current form, Rohit Sharma could soon be the batter with the most sixes in World Cup. If India has to win the ODI World Cup 2023, the six-hitting form of Rohit Sharma will be vital.
AB de Villiers – 37 – South Africa
If AB de Villiers decides to take down a bowling attack, he is sure to tear it apart and hit massive sixes. Many teams have encountered the wrath of AB de Villiers in the ODI World Cup, especially the West Indies.
AB de Villiers has hit 37 sixes in just 22 ODI World Cup innings, making sure that the bowlers feel the heat and crumble under pressure.
South Africa will miss his services in the 2023 ODI World Cup, but the team has other powerful strikers like Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and David Miller.
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Glenn Maxwell – 31 – Australia
Glenn Maxwell, one of the most unorthodox and aggressive batters, looks to dominate the bowlers right from the start. He is known to take down the bowlers with ease and is the current holder of the fastest hundred in the ODI World Cup record.
So far, Glenn Maxwell has hit 31 sixes in just 21 ODI World Cup innings that he has played. The current hitting form of Maxwell will boost the chances of Australia winning the World Cup. Also, Glenn Maxwell can add to his tally of ODI World Cup sixes and move up in the list of most sixes in World Cup.
Ricky Ponting – 31 – Australia
Ricky Ponting, one of the best players of pull shot, was a destructive batter. He hit 31 sixes in just 42 ODI World Cup innings, and was instrumental in Australia winning three ODI World Cup in a row from 1999 to 2007.
One of the most memorable knocks from Ricky Ponting came in the ODI World Cup 2003 final, where he smashed Indian bowlers to score an unbeaten 140 runs. He hit eight sixes in that inning and made an absolute mockery of Indian bowling.
Note: The data above is till 26/10/2023
Batters Who Could Hit the Most Sixes in ODI World Cup 2023
The following is the list of destructive batters who could end up hitting the most sixes in the ODI World Cup 2023:
- Rohit Sharma
- Quinton de Kock
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Kusal Mendis
- David Warner
Concluding Thoughts on Most Sixes in World Cup
The small boundary sizes and fearless approach by the batters have ensured that we see more sixes in cricket. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, opening batters from most teams have chosen an aggressive route in the powerplay, which is why more sixes are hit in that phase of the innings. In the death overs, batters have complete freedom to go after the bowling, and that means more hitting and more sixes.
FAQs on Most Sixes in World Cup
Who has hit the most sixes in ODI World Cup history?
Chris Gayle has hit 49 sixes in ODI World Cups, making him the batter with the most sixes in ODI World Cup history.
Can Rohit Sharma hit the most sixes in the World Cup 2023?
Rohit Sharma is in great form and can easily hit the most sixes in the ODI World Cup 2023.
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