The biggest Cricketing tournament is about to take place in less than one week. The whole cricket fraternity waits for four long year to experience that electrifying atmosphere again. World Cup has witnessed many records some are prestigious and some are shameful. Every four year whole World witnesses a new world champion. This tournament has already witnessed so many records over the years. Highest runs, highest partnership, highest total scorar, highest wicket-taker and many other records are there in World Cup’s vault. This is the biggest stage where everyone wants to give there absolute best. Because of that spirit, every time World Cup concludes with some unforgettable memories.
World Cup happens in a four year gap. From fans to experts and even cricketers waits for this prestigious tournament. World Cup is a stage of making records in every possible way.
In this article, we explore Top 10 most sixes in the World Cup, showcasing the records that players across the globe have made over the years.
Top 10 Most Sixes in The World Cup
| Player’s Name | Country | Sixes | Innings |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 49 | 34 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 37 | 22 |
| Ricky Ponting | Australia | 31 | 42 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 29 | 27 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | South Africa | 28 | 23 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 27 | 37 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 27 | 44 |
| Eoin Morgan | England/ Ireland | 26 | 27 |
| Sourav Ganguly | India | 25 | 21 |
| Aaron Finch | Australia | 24 | 18 |
Chris Gayle:
Chris Gayle is known as the ‘Universe Boss’. Cricket world seen many devastating batter who can hit sixes at different level but Chris Gayle is something. He just dominated the cricket world by his power-hitting. Gayle holds the record of hitting the most sixes in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
This West Indies power-hitter hit 49 sixes in 34 inning in the World Cup in the time span of 2003 to 2019. This may sounds unreal but the Universe Boss has done that by his masterclass batting ability. Even he can hit sixes by standing in one position. In his whole career, he scored most runs by hitting Sixes and fours rather than taking single runs.
AB de Villiars:
AB de Villiars is known as ‘ MR. 360’ in cricket. He is an perfect example of calm composed yet powerful player of cricket world. He stood in the second position of hitting most sixes in the World Cup. he was a true gem of South Africa.Â
De Villiars smashed 37 sixes in 22 World Cup innings. AB de Villiars has an ability to hit the balls at every corner of the ground. This power batter also scored the record of fastest 150 in international cricket.
Ricky Ponting:
Ricky Ponting is an all time legend of Australia. This batting legend is known for batting techniques and technical mind. During his captaincy, Australia became a terror to world cricket. It was impossible to stop Australia from winning. Ricky ponting stands in the third position to hit most sixes in the World Cup.
He hit 31 sixes in 42 innings in the time span of 1996 to 2011. This is an impressive stats. In his captaincy, Australia won two consecutive World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007. He lead Australia to a different level.
Brendon McCullam:
Brendon McCullam is a star Kiwi batter of all time. He is known for his exceptional batting techniques and aggression on the field. He was the captain of New Zealand in the World Cup 2015.
This Kiwi batter played 27 World Cup innings from 2003 to 2015 and hit 29 sixes. With this impressive stats he is standin on the fourt position of this list.
Herschelle Gibbs:
Gibbs is a legendary cricketer of South Africa’s cricket history. He is also one of the best power hitters of the team. In the 2007 World Cup, this batter hit six concecutive sixes against Netherlands.Â
He played total 23 World Cup innings and hit 28 sixes in the time span of 1999 to 2007. This is an absolute classy and impressive stats of this legendary player.
Sanath Jayasuriya:
This Sri Lankan legend is known for his aggressive batting style. In his career, Sri Lanka was at it’s peak form. He has achieved so many things throughout his career.
In his career, he played 37 World Cup innings and hit 27 sixes. He made this record in the time span of 1992-2007.
Sachin Tendulkar:
Sachin Tendulkar, this name says everything. He is another name of record book in the world cricket. He has the most hundreds and most runs in international cricket. Master Blaster has participated six World Cup matches. India won the 2011 World Cup before his retirement.Â
He played 44 innings in the World Cup and smashed 27 sixes. By this stats he is standing in the seventh position of this list.
Eoin Morgan:
Eoin Morgan is a modern day legend in English cricket. He captained England in various important matches. He was a very talented players. In his captaincy, England won their maiden title by beating New Zealand in the World Cup 2023.Â
He played 27 World Cup innjings and smashed 26 sixes in the time span of 2007 to 2019. He was a terrific captain and batter of all time for England.
Sourav Ganguly:
Sourav Ganguly is known as ‘Dada’ in the world cricket. He was one of the greatest captain of India all the time. From his captaincy period, India started winning more matches in abroad. In his captaincy India won the historic follow-on test against Australia in Eden Gardens. His aggression changed the face of Indian cricket across the globe.Â
He played 21 World Cup innings and smashed 25 sixes in the time span of 1999-2007. With this impressive stats he is standing on the ninth position on the table.
Aaron Finch:
Aaron Finch is a legendary Australian batter of all time. He played number of valuable knocks for Australia. He is a dependable opener of Australian cricket team. His stats in international is impressive.
He has played 18 World Cup innings and smashed 24 sixes in the time span of 2015 to 2019. He is standing in the 10 position of the table.
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