
Longest Six in Cricket History: Cricket is a game of gentleman and sometimes it’s a race to showcase your skills as well. Hitting big and long sixes are one of them.
Hitting long sixes is an art and it shows the batsmen’s aggression and striking ability. Over the years we have seen many batters hitting big sixes to the bowlers to show their dominance and muscle power.
In this post, we will tell you about the Top 10 longest sixes in cricket history smashed by which players.
Here is the list of longest six in cricket history:
S.No. | Player Name | Distance |
10 | Ijaz Ahmed | 115 meters |
9 | Chris Gayle | 116 meters |
8 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | 116 meters |
7 | Martin Guptill | 119 meters |
6 | Mark Waugh | 120 meters |
5 | Corey Anderson | 122 meters |
4 | Liam Livingstone | 122 meters |
3 | Martin Guptil | 127 meters |
2 | Brett Lee | 130 meters |
1 | Shahid Afridi | 153 meters |
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10. Ijaz Ahmed ( Pakistan)

Ijaz Ahmed, a former Pakistani batsman smashed a huge six of 115 meters against India. He was a very good batsman and especially a conventional player of spin, thus he smashed Virendra Sehwag for a big six in India Pepsi Cup 1999 and played a crucial innings to lead his side to a win. It was recorded as one of the biggest six in cricket history.
9. Chris Gayle ( West Indies)

Everyone in the cricket world knows about the ” Universal Boss” aka Chris Gayle and his hitting capabilities. Chris Gayle is a former West Indies player and a fiery batsman who never hesitated to send the ball out of the stadium. His biggest six was recorded against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2010 where he smashed 116 meter six against Yusuf Pathan.
Chris Gayle has the 2nd highest number of sixes smashed in the history of cricket. He has smashed a total of 553 sixes in international cricket.
8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni ( India)

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni aka “Captain Cool” is known for his sharp brain and cool nature on the field but it’s not hidden that he is a good finisher of the game as well. We all remember his finishing six against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup and it gives us goosebumps every time we think about it. MS Dhoni smashed his biggest six against New Zealand in 2009, Auckland where he smashed a 116-meter beautiful six.
7. Yuvraj Singh ( India)

One of the greatest all-rounders of all time in cricket history, also the man behind 2 world cups Yuvraj Singh has made his spot in this list of Top 10 longest six. We all remember his 6 sixes in an over against Stuart Broad and know his aggression on the field. His capability of hitting big sixes is so mesmerizing that you couldn’t even get bored after watching it several times.
In the same tournament, Yuvraj Singh smashed a huge six of 119 meters against Brett Lee, he played a crucial innings off 70 runs in just 30 balls in that game.
6. Mark Waugh ( Australia)

Mark Waugh is a former Australian cricketer. He is a quality batsman with part-time bowling skills. He hit one of the biggest six in cricket history of 120 meters against New Zealand during a test match in WACA. It came against one of the best bowlers i.e. Daniel Vettori. He stepped down against him and smashed the ball out of the stadium.
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5. Corey Anderson ( New Zealand)

Former New Zealand all-rounder and currently a skipper of the USA, Corey Anderson has registered himself as one of the dangerous batsmen. He smashed one of the fastest hundreds in International cricket and was well popular for his hitting abilities. His biggest six came against India’s fast bowler Mohammad Shami where he smashed a 122-meter huge six at Napier Cricket Ground. He played a crucial role by scoring 68 runs and New Zealand won that game by 24 runs.
4. Liam Livingstone ( England)

England’s all-rounder Liam Livingstone is also known for his aggressive batting. We’ve witnessed his hitting skills in international cricket and also in various Leagues. His striking ability is insane as he spares no one, he doesn’t even hesitate to strike against fast pace bowlers which makes him unique in this list. In 2021 at Headingly Oval, He smashed a humongous six against Haris Rauf for 122 meters which straight went out of the stadium.
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3. Martin Guptill ( New Zealand)

Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptil smashed 3rd biggest six in cricket against South Africa. He struck it against pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe for a 127-meter six in the deep mid-wicket at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. It straight landed on the rooftop of the stadium.
2. Brett Lee ( Australia)

Yes, you heard it right!!! Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has smashed 2nd biggest six in the history of cricket. Brett Lee established himself as one of the GOATs and is popularly known for his bowling and sheer pace. But he does smash sixes when it’s his day. He struck against Darren Powell of West Indies which straight went for 130 meter long six at Gabba. Even the whole Australian squad was surprised after witnessing that shot, it was perfectly muddled that it landed straight in practice nets.
1. Shahid Afridi ( Pakistan)

Former Pakistan’s skipper and all-rounder, Shahid Afridi has a record for hitting the biggest six in cricket. He achieved this record in 2013 against South Africa at Wanderers. Shahid Afridi smashed Ryan McLaren for a humongous 153-meter-long six, which went out of the ground.
Shahid Afridi has 3rd highest number of hitting sixes in international sixes following Chris Gayle. He smashed 476 sixes throughout his international career.
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FAQ’s
Que. Which player has the most number of sixes in International Cricket?
Ans. Rohit Sharma has the most number of international sixes. He has smashed 612 sixes.
Que. Who smashed the biggest six in cricket?
Ans. Shahid Afridi smashed the biggest six in cricket i.e. 153 meters against South Africa.