The “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle has hit the most sixes in the T20 World Cup. Gayle has hit a massive 63 sixes in just 33 matches over 7 tournaments from 2007 to 2021, 13 more than the next batter on the list.

Six-hitting in T20 cricket, especially at the World Cup stage, requires a combination of power, timing, and clear shot selection under pressure. A six-hit immediately puts pressure on the bowler and eases the batter, who is trying to score as many runs as possible. Few players have established themselves as the "Six Kings" of the T20 World Cup in the eight editions played.

Gayle, Rohit, Buttler: Top Players with the Most Sixes in T20 World Cup

Let's take a look at the top 15 players who have smashed the most sixes between 2007 and 2022.

Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 63 sixes

Chris Gayle is the undisputed "Six King" of the T20 World Cup. Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in T20 World Cup history, with a staggering 63 sixes in 33 matches. His power, experience, and ability to dominate bowling attacks have earned him a reputation as a legend of the T20 format. Gayle has won two T20 World Cups and has scored 965 runs.

Rohit Sharma (India) - 50 sixes

The "Hitman" of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, features second on this list with 50 sixes in T20 World Cups. Known for his elegant stroke play and powerful hitting, Rohit often targets deliveries outside the off-stump and plays pull shots for maximums. He will be playing his 9th T20 World Cup and will look to guide the team to its second T20 World Cup title.

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Jos Buttler (England) - 43 sixes

The current England captain and wicket-keeper batter, Jos Buttler, is fourth among batters with the most sixes in T20 World Cups. He is a prolific six-hitter, and his record of 43 sixes in 35 matches shows his ability to take bowlers apart with powerful hitting.

David Warner (Australia) - 40 sixes

The explosive Australian opener David Warner is the third player on the list of most sixes in the T20 World Cup. Warner is known for his aggressive batting style, hitting 40 sixes in eight T20 World Cups. Warner was the second-highest run getter of the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, which Australia won. This will be David Warner's final T20 World Cup.

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Virat Kohli (India) - 35 sixes

The "King Kohli" of Indian cricket, the highest run scorer in T20 World Cup history, also possesses power-hitting capabilities. His record of 35 sixes in T20 World Cups shows his ability to switch gears and find the boundary when needed. Virat Kohli hit close to 40 sixes in IPL 2024 and added to his tally of sixes in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh (India) - 33 sixes

Yuvraj Singh is ffith on the list, with 33 sixes in T20 World Cups. Famous for his six sixes in one over against England's Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup, Yuvraj was a key player in India's title win. Alongside his six-hitting skills, Yuvraj was a handy off-spinner and was electric in the field.  He scored 593 runs and took 12 wickets. 

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Shane Watson (Australia) - 31 sixes

Former Australia’s all-rounder Shane “Watto” Watson is sixth on the list of most sixes in T20 World Cups. An in-form Watson was a force to be reckoned with and has hit 31 sixes in 24 matches. Watson played 6 T20 World Cups from 2007 to 2016 and was a key player in the middle order for Australia.

AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 30 sixes

Nicknamed "Mr. 360" for his ability to hit boundaries in all directions, AB de Villiers hit a remarkable 30 sixes in his T20 World Cup career. His exceptional hand-eye coordination, and innovative shot selection made him a nightmare for bowlers, even though his focus wasn't solely on power. AB de Villiers played in 6 T20 World Cups.

Glenn Maxwell (Australia) - 30 sixes

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is ninth with 30 sixes in T20 World Cup history. He played 31 matches between 2012 and 2024 and won the T20 World Cup once, in 2021. Maxwell has scored 578 runs at a strike rate of 146.32 and taken 12 wickets at an economy of 7.68.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) - 28 sixes

Afghanistan's wicketkeeper batter is tenth with 28 sixes in T20 World Cup history. He played 16 matches between 2021 and 2024. Gurbaz has scored 434 runs at a strike rate of 125.07 with 3 fifties. All the fifties have been scored in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

FAQs

Who has hit the most sixes in T20 World Cup history?

West Indies’ Chris Gayle has hit the most sixes in T20 World Cup history. Gayle has hit 63 sixes in 33 T20 World Cup matches, an average of 1.9 sixes per match.

Who has hit the most sixes for India in T20 World Cups?

Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes for India in T20 World Cups, with 50 in 47 matches across the 9 T20 World Cups.

Who has hit the most sixes in T20?

Chris Gayle has hit an unbelievable 1056 sixes in T20 cricket, having played a total of 463 T20 matches. Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in T20Is, with 205 sixes in 159 matches.

Who has hit the most sixes in one T20 World Cup match?

Chris Gayle holds the top two spots for hitting the most sixes in one T20 World Cup match. Gayle hit 11 sixes against England in Mumbai in 2016 and 10 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2007. USA's Aaron Jones became the second player to hit 10 sixes in an innings at the T20 World Cups.