Some of the strongest hitters in cricket have launched the ball skyward with amazing sixes out of the stadium. From venerable cricket players to contemporary power hitters, these sixes have astounded viewers. These are the ten longest sixes in cricket history that displayed pure force and skill.
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- Shahid Afridi (158 meters)
- Brett Lee (130 meters)
- Martin Guptill (127 meters)
- Liam Livingstone (122 meters)
- Corey Anderson (122 meters)
- Mark Waugh (120 meters)
- Adam Gilchrist (118 meters)
- Chris Gayle (116 meters)
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni (112 meters)
- Yuvraj Singh (111 meters)
Top 10 longest sixes in cricket history
1. Shahid Afridi (158 meters)
With a devastating 158-meter hit against South Africa in 2013, Pakistani superstar Shahid Afridi boasts the longest six in cricket history. One of the most dreaded batters in the game, his sheer force and aggressive batting approach set him apart.
2. Brett Lee (130 meters)
With a monster 130-meter six against the West Indies, Australian speedster Brett Lee stunned everyone. Lee, well known for his fast speed, demonstrated he could also use raw force to clear the lines.
3. Martin Guptill (127 meters)
During an ODI, New Zealand’s Martin Guptill hit a 127-meter six, demonstrating his natural power generation and easy boundary clearing ability.
4. Liam Livingstone (122 meters)
With his amazing stroke that left the stadium humming, English power hitter Liam Livingstone smashed a huge 122-meter six against Pakistan in 2021.
5. Corey Anderson (122 meters)
Corey Anderson, a hard-hitting all-rounder from New Zealand, displayed extraordinary striking power and great strength by blasting a 122-meter six.
6. Mark Waugh (120 meters)
With a huge 120-meter six, Australian cricketing great Mark Waugh demonstrated that even venerable stroke makers can launch the ball a big distance.
7. Adam Gilchrist (118 meters)
With his aggressive attitude and brave batting style, the great wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist hit a 118-meter six.
8. Chris Gayle (116 meters)
Chris Gayle, known as the “Universe Boss,” West Indies Chris Gayle debuted a 116-meter six, displaying his natural ability to clear the boundary and rule bowlers.
9. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (112 meters)
Famously for his finishing skills is former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Reiterating his standing as among the top power hitters in cricket, he struck a soaring 112-meter six.
10. Yuvraj Singh (111 meters)
Renowned for his sixes in an over, Indian cricket great Yuvraj Singh struck a 111-meter six, demonstrating his exceptional hitting power and cleanliness of strike.