We don’t usually see a lot of sixes getting hit in the ODI format, as the batters prefer playing along the ground because there is a lot of time in the 50-over format to build the innings. But with the evolution of the game, the batters have started becoming fearless and hitting sixes for fun.

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More than 60 sixes were hit by players in just 15 games of the recently concluded ACC Emerging Men’s Asia Cup 2023. In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 players who scored the most sixes in the tournament.

Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan)
Pakistan’s big hitter and finisher, Kamran Ghulam, scored a total of six 6s in the tournament, which was the highest. He featured only in three innings and could have hit more if he had played the other two matches as well.

Avishka Fernando (Sri Lanka)
The highest run-scorer of the tournament Sri Lankan player Avishka Fernando scored a total of five 6s in the tournament. He played some classic aerial shots that were completely risk-free and gave him maximum runs.

Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
Next on this list is Pakistan’s batter and opener, Sahibzada Farhan, who scored a total of five maximums in the tournament. He played four innings and scored 175 runs as well. His quick-fire start in the final match involving four sixes played a crucial role in Pakistan A’s win over India A.

Saim Ayub (Pakistan)
Another Pakistan opener who features on this list is left-handed Saim Ayub, who showcased his elegant game play in the tournament and especially against India A in the final match. He scored a total of five 6s in the tournament, of which two came in the final.

Abhishek Sharma (India)
The Indian southpaw opener scored a total of four 6s for his country in the tournament. It was the highest number by any Indian in the tournament this year. He was also one of the top five highest run-scorers in the Asia Cup in 2023.

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