The T20 format is the most dynamic version of the game and has gained a lot of popularity among the fans since it’s inception in 2005. The amusing fact is that the game finsihes just under four hours and is filled with crunch moments. So, it is arguably the most loved format of the game. The shortest format of the game requires big scores and this fact also developed the batsman to score runs at a brisk pace. The shortest format has witnessed some gigantic hitting by the batsmen which has undone many great bowlers. Most Sixes in T20Is: Rohit Sharma Can Break Chris Gayle's Record in India vs West Indies 2019 Series
The latest contest in international T20 will witness India taking on the World T20 champions West Indies and many records are expected to tumble in the T20I series. One of them is, most sixes in T20 international. The milestone currently belongs to Caribbean veteran Chris Gayle who has 105 sixes under his belt. However, Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma who has 102 sixes has a great chance to overtake universe boss. So, As the three-match T20I series is about to begin, let’s have a look at top ten batsman with most sixes in T20 internationals. India vs West Indies T20 2019 Series: Shreyas Iyer to Rishabh Pant, These Indian Batsmen Are to Watch Out for on Windies Tour
Chris Gayle - 105 (West Indies)
The Jamaica-born opener is unarguably the greatest legend of the shortest format. Mostly known for his heroics in the T20 leagues, the Universe Boss has a stellar record at the international level too. The 39-year-old has registered 105 sixes in just 58 games and is the highest six hitter in the history of T20I.
Martin Guptill- 103 (New Zealand)
The kiwi-opener is not much behind the Universe Boss and is second in the list of most sixes in T20I. The right-handed batsman has cleared the ropes 103 times in 76 matches and is not finished yet. The 32-year-old is also the second-highest run-scorer in the format and will look to achieve both the feats in Black Caps' next T20I assignment.
Rohit Sharma-102 (India)
The Indian batsman has been in sublime form in the limited-overs format and has delivered some unbelievable performances in the shortest format of the game as well. The right-handed-batsman is currently the highest run-scorer of the format and has hit 102 sixes in 94 encounters.
Colin Munro-92 (New Zealand)
The New Zealand left-hander rose through the ranks very quickly in the shortest format of the game. The 32-year-old has often demolished the opposition bowling line-up and cleared the ropes with ease. Munro has 92 sixes under his belt from 52 games and is standing at fourth place in the list of most sixes.
Brendon McCullum-91 (New Zealand)
The former Black Caps skipper is the third Kiwi batsman in the list of top five six-hitters in T20Is. McCullum was known for going after the bowlers from ball one and has often taken the game away from the opposition in the first few overs. The 37-year-old has 91 sixes from 71 games.
Shane Watson-83 (Australia)
The former Australian all-rounder is a veteran of the game and has proved his mettle in T20 matches all over the world. The former was known for his solid technique and big sixes down the ground. The right-handed-batsman played at various positions and delivered most of the times. Watson has 83 sixes from 58 games and is standing sixth in the ranking of most sixes.
Eoin Morgan-81 (England)
The England Skipper is standing at seventh place in the list of most sixes in T20Is. Morgan is known for his unorthodox shots and has played some jaw-dropping shots in his long career. Morgan has 81 sixes from as many matches and is also the highest run-scorer of the team in the format. The veteran has been in some great form lately and will want to increase his sixes tally in the upcoming matches.
David Warner-79 (Australia)
The Australian opener is arguably one of the best batsmen in the shortest format and has often shown his capability with the bat. Mostly Known for his consistent performance in IPl, the southpaw has also demolished the opposition bowling line-ups at the highest level as well. Warner has 79 sixes from 70 matches and is at eighth position in the list of most sixes.
Aaron Finch-79 (Australia)
The Australian Skipper is next in the list with 79 sixes from 52 encounters. The 32-year-old is a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game and is also the only batsman with two scores in excess of 150 in T20Is. The right-handed-batsman has also delivered in T20 leagues around the world and will look to achieve many more milestones in Australia’s upcoming assignments.
Glenn Maxwell-78 (Australia)
The Australian all-rounder can be an absolute nightmare for the bowlers on his day and no boundary seems bigger when the right-handed batsman is on the song. Maxwell is the fourth Australian in the list of top 10 six hitters and has cleared the rope 78 times in 59 encounters. The 30-year-old has been in some decent form lately and will look to continue his purple patch in Australia’s next T20I matches.
So, these were the top ten batsmen with most sixes in T20 internationals. The ICC T20 World Cup is just a year away and who knows by that time there will be plenty of changes in the list.
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