In March 1877, the Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted the first-ever international match between Australia and England. To get a six in those days, a batsman had to hit the ball outside the ground. Consequently, this regulation forbade the hitting of any official sixes throughout the first twenty-one years of international cricket. But the deadlock was eventually broken by former Australia captain Joe Darling, who had several credible accolades to his name. He was the first cricket player to score 500 runs in a series and the first to hit three hundred runs in a single series. He also achieved the first-ever international cricket six on January 14, 1898, when he hammered the ball out of the ground against England. The game has evolved since then, and with the power-hitting and bloated bats that are now in use, many cricket players would still have a lot of sixes by late 19th-century standards. Those who can hit past the ropes from the very first ball of the game are quickly becoming the most valuable assets for their teams, and the evolution of six-hitting never ceases to amaze onlookers.

The Six-Hitting Machines

Cricket enthusiasts throughout the world are captivated by the thrilling sight of massive sixes crossing the boundary. Power-hitting has always been crucial, but in modern cricket, it has taken on a new dimension. Furthermore, timing and power are not the only elements of this thrilling spectacle that characterize contemporary hitting and regularly change the outcome of games. The introduction of T20 cricket and the growth of One Day Internationals and Tests have compelled players all over the world to hone their six-hitting abilities, making it a crucial component of their repertoire. Players like Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Ab de Villiers, and Brendon McCullum have become well-known across the world for their mastery of improvisation and smashing the ball for huge sixes. These monsters frighten bowlers because they think no delivery is good enough to stop them from sending the ball flying. Let's examine the cricket players who have scored the most sixes in international competition.

Rohit Sharma - 623 Sixes

The India captain Rohit Sharma, often known as "Hitman," holds the record for the most sixes to be struck by a batsman in the history of international cricket. Rohit, who is famous for his elegant but efficient batting style, often clears the boundary with ease. In international cricket, his ability to effortlessly switch gears and hit the ball over the boundary makes him a sight to behold. Rohit Sharma is the first hitter in the history of international cricket to hit 600 or more sixes. Rohit Sharma sixes have reached 623 in international cricket so far (331 in ODIs, 87 in tests, and 205 in T20Is alone).

Chris Gayle - 553 Sixes

The 'Universe Boss', Chris Gayle, a Caribbean behemoth who formerly had the record for most sixes in international cricket, is just behind him. Known for his powerful physique and careless batting, Gayle's six-hitting spree blends pure muscular force with unbridled aim. The southpaw, who has blasted 553 sixes, is renowned for his unrivaled aggression and sheer strength at the crease. In every format, his massive sixes have been a sight to behold. Gayle has struck 98 sixes in Test matches, 331 in ODIs, and 124 in T20Is.

Shahid Afridi - 476 Sixes

Shahid Afridi, popularly known as Boom Boom Afridi, was famous for occasionally hitting the ball out of the park throughout his playing career. Similar to Brendon McCullum, the Pakistani all-rounder had no fear of the situation or the bowlers. Afridi's total for his nation is 476 sixes, each of which has found a special place in cricket highlights. He has smashed 73 in T20Is, 351 in ODIs, and 52 sixes in tests. Afridi leads the race in six-hitting in ODI cricket.

Brendon McCullum - 398 Sixes

On this distinguished list of the most sixes in international cricket, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who is renowned for his explosive batting, comes in at number four. His propensity to attack from the first ball revolutionized opening the batting in limited-overs cricket. With 398 sixes in his international cricket career, McCullum is one of just three batsmen to smash 100 or more sixes in Test cricket. He has scored 91 in T20Is, 200 in ODIs, and 107 in Test matches.

Martin Guptill - 369 Sixes

Only six cricket players have that distinction among those who smash 200 or more sixes, including Martin Guptill, another contemporary New Zealand superstar who averages more than one six per international match. With his flaming fireworks, he still helps the Kiwis win limited-overs cricket matches. In 345 appearances, 181 of which were in ODI cricket, Guptill hit 369 sixes. After hitting it out of the park 165 times, he previously held the record for the most sixes in the shortest format of international cricket.

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