Shahid Afridi with the 153m six against South Africa’s bowler Ryan McLaren is holds the record of biggest six in cricket history in 2013:
Longest six in cricket history
No. Player Team Distance(meters)
1 Shahid Afridi Pakistan 153m
2 Brett Lee Australia 135m
3 Martin Guptill New Zealand 127m
4 Livingstone England 122m
5 Mark Waugh Australia 120m
7 Yuvraj Singh India 119m
8 MS Dhoni India 118m
9 Shahid Afridi Pakistan 118m
10 Chris Gayle West Indies 116m
Hitting sixes is the quickest way to runs in the cricket along with boundaries. But there are some players who likes to ragged the ball to long distance. While in cricket just smacking the ball outside the boundary is considered as six runs. While there are many occurrences where players use their muscles to send the ball deep in the stands or sometimes they hit outside the stadium.
Top 10 biggest six in cricket by Distance:
(1) Biggest sixes in cricket History hits by Shahid Afridi:
As per the official record, longest six of cricket history smashed by former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi. Its came on the fourth ball of Ryan McLaren’s over. Where he bowled the length ball and Afridi smashed it out of the stadium.it was a massive hit of 153m. In this match he scored 88 runs on just 48 balls.
(2) Brett Lee 130m|vs West Indies in 2005:
Brett Lee who is known as his bowling abilities And one of the best fast bowler in cricket history. But he hits the second biggest six in cricket. Playing in Gabba, facing Daren Powell he sent the ball over the roof into the nets outside the stadium which counts near above 130m. Leaving Lee himself amazed with the shot he hit. He scored 47 runs in this match.
(3) Martin Guptill 127m|vs South Africa in 2012:
New Zealand batter fits his name in the list of biggest sixes. While facing Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Martin Guptill manage to hit 127m six in t20I. He hit the ball so hard over the mid-wicket boundary and clear the roof of the stadium so easily. He finished his inning with unbeaten 78 of 55 balls.
(4) Liam Livingstone 122m|vs Pakistan in 2021:
England’s batter Liam Livingstone is known as his power hitting skills. He hits big sixes in cricket field. While facing Haris Raouf he hits over bowler head and clear the roof. Ball lands in the rugby pitch near the stadium. It was a massive 122m six. He proves that he is indeed hardest hitter of the cricket ball. In this match he scores 38 runs inning.
(5) Corey Anderson 122m|vs India in 2014:
Another power hitter from NZ known as famous finisher of the game. While facing Mohammad Shami he hits the ball over square leg boundary and the ball landed on top of the roof. It was a 122m six. In this match Corey Anderson scored 68 not out and called as the player of the match award.
(7) Mark Waugh 120m| vs New Zealand in 1997:
Most underrated cricketer of Australia Mark Waugh, Legendry player is not only known for his power hitting but also for his timing and placement. Mark facing Daniel Vettori, he hits 120m six recognized in the list of the biggest six in cricket history.
(8) Yuvraj Singh 119m| vs Australia in 2007:
Indian batter also known as Yuvi by cricket fans. He is one of the most gifted stroke master that cricketing world ever produce. Left hander hits Brett Lee a 119m long six as when he recognizes in the list of long sixes. Yuvraj also has the record of hitting six sixes in just one over.
(9) MS Dhoni 118m|vs New Zealand in 2009:
The list of longest sixes in cricket is uncompleted without the name of MS Dhoni. Dhoni is known as to keep him calm and control on his nerves in the pressure situation. He is also one of the greatest finisher of the game. In Auckland 2009 he smashed 118m six that landed way back of the stand.
(10) Chris Gayle 116m| vs India in 2010:
Chris Gayle not need any introduction. Big man is known as the universe boss. He holds the world record of hitting most sixes. He hits 553 sixes in his carrier. He crushed Yusaf Pathan for the 116m six which goes straight out of the stadium in world cup 2010 match against India
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