Suryakumar Yadav Placed 14th, Here's Full List Of Batters With Most Sixes in T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav hit his 100th six in 3rd T20I vs WI [AP Photos]
Regarded as India's Mr 360, Suryakumar Yadav reached new heights on Tuesday night, as he became only the third Indian to hit 100 sixes in T20 internationals. The swashbuckling batter hammered a blistering 83 runs, including four massive sixes, off just 44 deliveries, helping India chase a competitive total of 160 runs with 13 balls to spare.
Although Yadav became the third Indian to enter the 100-six club in T20Is, thirteen legendary batters have achieved the milestone before him. So, here we provide the full list of batters with the most sixes in international cricket.
Most Sixes in T20Is
1) Rohit Sharma- 182
Rohit Sharma is one of the most elegant six-hitters [Twitter]
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been a standout performer in T20Is, slamming 3853 runs at a healthy strike rate of 139.24. Additionally, Sharma holds the record for the most T20I sixes, having amassed 182 maximums in his elite career.
2) Martin Guptill- 173
Dynamic New Zealand opener Martin Guptill was a brute force with the bat in his playing days. The explosive batter sits second on this list with 173 sixes to his name.
3) Aaron Finch- 125
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch was a legendary opener and led his side to the title in the 2021 T20 World Cup. With 125 sixes in 103 outings, Finch occupies the third position in this elite list.
4) Chris Gayle- 124
Chris Gayle in action [Twitter]
Arguably the greatest-ever batter in the shortest format, Chris Gayle used to give sleepless nights to the opposition at the peak of his prowess. An all-time great, Gayle is placed fourth on the list with 124 sixes in just 75 T20I innings.
5) Paul Stirling- 123
The greatest-ever Irish batter Paul Stirling has 3397 runs to his name in 128 T20I innings. He also occupies the fifth position in the list of the highest six hitters, with 123 maximums.
6) Eoin Morgan- 120
Hailed for his tactical brilliance, Eoin Morgan served English cricket with distinction, amassing 2458 runs in 107 T20I innings. He also holds the record for the sixth-most T20I sixes, with 120 maximums to his name.
7) Virat Kohli- 117
Virat Kohli has been an absolute legend [Twitter]
Regarded as the backbone of Indian batting, Virat Kohli is the top-scorer in T20Is. The stylish batter also sits seventh on this list, having smashed 117 sixes.
8) Jos Buttler- 113
Dynamic keeper-batter Jos Buttler has been a ruthless force with the bat in white-ball cricket. Renowned for his clean striking, the English captain occupies the eighth position in this list with 113 sixes in T20Is.
9) Evin Lewis- 111
Swashbuckling West Indies opener Evin Lewis is reckoned as one of the fiercest strikers of the cricket ball. He is placed ninth on this list with 111 sixes in just 52 T20I innings.
10) Colin Munro- 107
The out-of-favour New Zealand batter once used to demoralise the bowlers with his explosive batting. Munro occupies the tenth position on this list with 107 sixes to his name.
11) Glenn Maxwell- 106
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Glenn Maxwell [Twitter]
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is known as one of the finest T20 players in modern-day cricket. Hailed for his exceptional spin-hitting, Maxwell is placed 11th on this list with 106 sixes in 90 T20I innings.
12) David Miller- 106
Experienced South African batter David Miller is reckoned as one of the greatest finishers in white-ball cricket. The veteran southpaw has also smashed 106 sixes, but is placed 12th as he has taken 99 innings for the feat.
13) David Warner- 105
Veteran Australian cricketer David Warner is regarded as one of the modern-day greats, especially in limited-overs cricket. The left-handed batter occupies the 13th spot with 105 sixes in 99 T20I innings.
14) Suryakumar Yadav- 101
The latest to enter the 100-six club, Suryakumar Yadav currently holds the 14th position with 101 sixes to his name. Hopefully, he will add more sixes to his tally and go several places up in the list before bidding adieu to the format.
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