India is set to host the highly expected Cricket World Cup 2023 this year, featuring the top 10 teams from around the globe. The tournament will begin on 5th October and conclude with the final match on 19th November.
The game relies heavily on the batters to delight the fans with their powerful hits, often sending the ball soaring into the stands—the crowd’s sheer joy and excitement when a batter smashes a six.
As we look forward to the start of World Cup 2023, let’s take a moment to highlight the top five batters in the history of the World Cup who have recorded the most sixes.
5. Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs, the former South African opening batsman, etched his name in cricket history by hitting six consecutive sixes in an over. This extraordinary display of batting and strength occurred during a match against the Netherlands in the 2007 World Cup. Throughout his World Cup career spanning 25 games, the former Proteas opener smashed 28 sixes.
4. Brendon McCullum
The batting of Brendon McCullum, the former captain of New Zealand, has garnered a massive fan following across the globe. Particularly in his role as an opener, McCullum has a distinct aptitude for unsettling bowlers with his unique flair. Unsurprisingly, McCullum secures the fourth spot in the record books for hitting the most sixes in World Cup history spanning 34 matches; McCullum has sliced 29 sixes.
The former captain of Australia and current coach of the Delhi Capitals possessed both skill and power. Ponting’s contributions to World Cup history stand remarkable, as he played some of the most memorable innings in the tournament.
Throughout his outstanding World Cup career spanning 46 matches, Ponting smashed 31 sixes, leaving a lasting impact on the cricketing world.
4. AB de Villiers
Former South African captain AB de Villiers is famous for his explosive batting, which often leaves bowlers in awe. In the context of hitting the most sixes in World Cup history, de Villiers is a formidable player with 37 sixes accumulated in 23 captivating World Cup matches.
5. Chris Gayle
Gayle currently holds the prestigious record for the most sixes in the history of the World Cup. Throughout his illustrious career, the left-handed batsman has unleashed a staggering 49 sixes in 35 matches played in the World Cup.
