Top 10 Longest Six in Cricket History (All Time)

The best things audiences enjoy in cricket matches are the hits for 4s & 6s. But have you ever wondered which shots are the top 10 longest six in cricket history?

Longest Six in Cricket History: In its early years, international cricket focused more on hitting the ball cleanly than it did on hitting it far. But as the game gained popularity, it also got more intense. 

Sixes grew more prevalent as the demand for additional runs in limited-overs increased. So in this article we will go through the top 10 longest six in cricket history (all time).

The batting players like Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, Kieron Pollard, Glenn Maxwell, and others have long dominated modern cricket with their aggressive style of batting. as an homage to these baseball players that can hit the hardest and who keep the game so exciting for us.

List Of Top 10 Longest Six In Cricket History

Here is the list of top 10 longest six in cricket history along with their shot lengths and the matches.

Rank	Players’ Name	Longest six Ever	Match
1	MS Dhoni	112m	India v/s Australia, Adelaide (2012)
2	Sachin Tendulkar	112m	India v/s England, Durban (2003)
3	Martin Guptill	113m	New Zealand v/s Australia, Auckland (2016)
4	Yuvraj Singh	119m	India v/s Australia, Durban (2007)
5	Shahid Afridi	120m	Pakistan v/s South Africa, Johannesburg (2013)
6	Chris Gayle	120m	West Indies v/s Australia, The Oval (2009)
7	Corey Anderson	122m	New Zealand v/s India, Napier (2014)
8	Martin Guptill	127m	New Zealand v/s South Africa, Wellington (2012)
9	Shahid Afridi	130m	Pakistan v/s Australia, Perth (2005)
10	Brett Lee	143m	Australia v/s West Indies, Brisbane (2005)

1. MS Dhoni (112 Meters)

The colossal six that MS Dhoni struck from 112 meters away against Australia in a thrilling 2011–12 Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series match is ranked number 10 on this list. 

Given that it was made in a life-or-death situation, this is regarded as one of the biggest sixes in the annals of international cricket. 

When “Captain Cool” hammered Clint McKay’s half volley over long-on, India needed 12 runs off of 4 balls. 

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The Indian squad urgently needed a victory to cap off the tour on a high note after losing the test series to Australia 4-0. MS scored 44* (58 balls) as a captain to lead India to their first series victory by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining). This was regarded as one of the best ODI finishes among cricket experts.

2. Sachin Tendulkar (112 Meters)

The Master Blaster has always been regarded as a batsman who can hit beautiful straight drives and cover shots. 

However, Sachin Tendulkar shocked the globe with his highly famous six off Andy Caddick at Kingsmead Durban during the 2003 World Cup pool match against England. 

Tendulkar smacked Caddick’s fast bouncer over deep square leg and out of the stadium. The ball is claimed to have traveled 112 meters even though it was not recorded in official records. 

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With a key performance of 50 (52 balls) by Sachin Tendulkar, India won the match by 82 runs thanks to Ashish Nehra’s miraculous 6/23. Master Blaster hit one of the longest sixes in cricket history.

3. Martin Guptill (113 Meters)

Next comes Martin Guptill’s enormous & longest six record of 113m six against Australia in the first ODI of Australia’s 2016–17 tour of New Zealand. 

As Guptill smacked a full-length shot outside off by Kane Richardson over long-on, the ball struck the roof of Eden Park. 

When the New Zealand opener hammered the ball outside the stadium, even the bowler continued to watch in awe. Guptill, who smashed a quickfire 90 runs in 76 balls and was named “Man of the Match,” led New Zealand to a decisive 159-run victory over their neighbors.

4. Yuvraj Singh (119 Meters)

The fourth item on this list is one of Yuvi’s longest sixes in cricket history. With 119 meters, Yuvraj Singh hit the longest six in cricket history off of Australia’s quickest bowler, Brett Lee. 

When it mattered most, the energetic left-handed Indian batsman smashed this six in the 2007 T20 World Cup semifinal in South Africa. 

As Lee’s 147.2 kmph ball soared out of Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, Yuvi effortlessly flipped it over the wide square leg. 

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The Prince of Mohali scored an incredible knock of 70 in just 30 balls while being in top form. India beat Australia by 15 runs thanks to Yuvi’s effort, advancing to the T20 World Cup finals against Pakistan.

5. Shahid Afridi (120 Meters)

In terms of sixes, Shahid “Boom Boom” Afridi is renowned for hitting the longest ones. Shahid Afridi hit a massive six off a slower ball from South African pacer Ryan McLaren. 

It was outside off stump in the third One Day International of Pakistan’s 2013 tour of South Africa, traveling 120 meters. 

Afridi took full advantage of the free shot by smashing a huge six out of the stadium over long-on because the bowler had previously thrown a no-ball. 

The length of this six, according to legends, was 158 meters. However, this was listed as a 120m six in the ICC record books. 

Despite Afridi’s lightning-quick 88 in just 48 balls, Pakistan was unable to overtake South Africa’s 344-point total. They fell short by a score of 34 runs.

6. Chris Gayle (120-125 Meters)

“The Universe Boss,” Christopher Henry Gayle, is ranked sixth on this list for his infamous huge six against Australia at the Oval in London during the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup. 

Gayle’s six was so massive that it left the stadium and landed on London’s streets. This six’s distance hasn’t been recorded. 

However, the 6 is thought to be close to 120–125 meters long. This enormous stroke was followed by a second enormous six of 103 meters. 

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The opening batsman from Jamaica scored an incredible 88 runs in just 55 balls, leading West Indies to a decisive 7-wicket victory with 25 balls remaining.

7. Corey Anderson (122 Meters)

The following item on this list is Corey Anderson’s bizarre six of 122 meters off Mohammed Shami, a right-arm pacer from India. 

This first ODI of India’s 2014 series with New Zealand was played. Corey Anderson was in top form and had just recently achieved the quickest 100 in ODI history. 

On the roof of McLean Park, he blasted Shami’s length ball past square leg. Corey was rightfully named “Man of the Match” after scoring 68 runs off just 40 balls. 

Even after Virat Kohli’s remarkable 123(111) innings, India was unable to match New Zealand’s 292 total and went on to lose the game by 24 runs.

8. Martin Guptill (127 Meters)

The third-place finisher is Martin Guptill’s 127-meter surprise off Lonwabo Tsotsobe, a South African left-arm pacer. 

The first T20I of South Africa’s trip to New Zealand in 2011–12 was being played. Tsotsobe bowled a delectable half-volley, which was whacked for a big knock over deep mid-wicket despite having been destroyed for a whopping 103m just a few deliveries before. 

Since Martin Guptill scored an undefeated 78 (48), New Zealand won the game by a margin of six wickets.

9. Shahid Afridi (130 Meters)

Shahid Afridi follows next on this for the second time. At the enormous WACA stadium in Perth, the Pakistani “number changer” hit one of the biggest six in cricket history of nearly 130 meters. 

Andrew Symond’s delectable full-length ball was whacked by the illustrious Pakistani all-rounder for a powerful blow-over long-on. This turned out to be cricket’s second-longest six. 

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In the eighth ODI of the CB Tri-series 2004–2005, Afridi’s quick-fire 30 in just 13 balls gave Pakistan a 3-wicket victory. 

Abdul Razzaq of Pakistan was named Man of the Match for his all-around performance with bat and ball. Razzaq bowled an incredible 10 overs for 4/53 and added an undefeated record 63 for his team.

10. Brett Lee (143 Meters)

It’s not Andre Russell or Kieron Pollard. Unexpectedly, one of the quickest “bowlers” in the world, Brett Lee, is ranked first on this list. Binga hit a highest six in cricket against West Indies speed bowler Darren Powell in a test match. 

At number 9, Lee entered the batting order and later in the innings, he scored a critical 47-run innings. The Australian fast bowler drove Powell’s good-length delivery over deep midwicket and into the cricket nets outside the stadium. 

The cricket analysts in the studio calculated the distance between the batting crease and the nets after the day of play at the Gabba was over. This is still the longest six in cricket history, according to records.