Top 15 Longest Sixes in Cricket History 2025

Cricket has always been a game that combines skill, strategy, and moments of sheer power. Among these moments, the top 15 longest sixes in cricket history stands out as a testament to a player’s strength and timing. Over the years, many batsmen have astonished fans by hitting the longest six in the world, sending the ball soaring out of stadiums. In this article, we delve into the top 15 longest sixes recorded up to 2025, celebrating the monumental feats of these cricketing giants.

1. Shahid Afridi (153) Meters

In 2013, during an ODI match against South Africa in Johannesburg, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi unleashed a colossal 153 meter six off Ryan McLaren’s delivery. This remarkable shot not only cleared the stadium but also solidified Afridi’s reputation for hitting the longest six in cricket history.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
South Africa	1st	343/5	50.0
Pakistan	2nd	309/9	50.0

Afridi’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
88	48	5	7

2. Brett Lee (130-135) Meters

Known primarily for his lightning fast bowling, Australia’s Brett Lee showcased his batting prowess in 2005 during a Test match against England at the Gabba. Facing Daren Powell, Lee launched a massive six, estimated between 130 to 135 meters, sending the ball into the practice nets beyond the stadium.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
Australia	1st	435	131.0
West Indies	1st	210	68.3
Australia	2nd	283/2d	60.0
West Indies	2nd	129	46.0

Lee’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
47	82	5	1

3. Martin Guptill (127) Meters

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill demonstrated his exceptional hitting ability in 2012 during a T20I match against South Africa in Wellington. He struck a 127 meter six off Lonwabo Tsotsobe, with the ball landing on the roof of the Westpac Stadium.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
South Africa	1st	147/6	20.0
New Zealand	2nd	148/6	19.2

Guptill’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
78	55	5	4

4. Liam Livingstone (122) Meters

In 2021, England’s Liam Livingstone showcased his immense power during a T20I match against Pakistan at Headingley. He dispatched Haris Rauf’s delivery for a towering 122 meter six, with the ball landing on a nearby rugby pitch.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
England	1st	200/10	19.5
Pakistan	2nd	155/9	20.0

Livingstone’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
38	23	2	3

5. Corey Anderson (122) Meters

During an ODI match against India in 2014 at Napier, New Zealand’s Corey Anderson hit a formidable 122 meter six off Mohammed Shami’s bowling. The ball soared over the square leg boundary, landing on the stadium’s roof.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
New Zealand	1st	292/7	50.0
India	2nd	268	48.4

Anderson’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
68	40	3	4

6. Mark Waugh (120) Meters

Australian batsman Mark Waugh etched his name into the record books in 1999 during a Test match against New Zealand at Perth. He launched a 120 meter six off Daniel Vettori’s delivery, sending the ball sailing over the boundary.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
Australia	1st	401	123.1
New Zealand	1st	251	92.1
Australia	2nd	229/8d	61.0
New Zealand	2nd	229	82.0

Waugh’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
121	235	15	1

7. Yuvraj Singh (119) Meters

India’s Yuvraj Singh, renowned for his aggressive batting, delivered a stunning 119 meter six against Australia in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup. Facing Brett Lee, Yuvraj effortlessly flicked the ball over square leg, showcasing his impeccable timing.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
India	1st	188/5	20.0
Australia	2nd	173/7	20.0

Yuvraj’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
70	30	5	5

8. MS Dhoni (118) Meters

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni exhibited his finishing prowess in 2009 during an ODI match against New Zealand in Christchurch. He launched a massive 118 meter six off the bowling of Grant Elliott, sending the ball out of the stadium and into the parking lot. This shot exemplified Dhoni’s exceptional power and timing.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
New Zealand	1st	281/8	50.0
India	2nd	149/2	23.3

Dhoni’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
68	58	6	2

9. Chris Gayle (116) Meters

West Indies’ Chris Gayle, known for his explosive batting, smashed a 116 meter six during the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup against India in Bridgetown. Facing a delivery from Yusuf Pathan, Gayle sent the ball soaring over the mid wicket boundary, showcasing his immense strength.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
India	1st	155/9	20.0
West Indies	2nd	169/2	18.4

Gayle’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
98	66	5	7

10. Ijaz Ahmed (115) Meters

Pakistan’s Ijaz Ahmed delivered a remarkable 115 meter six during an ODI match against India in Mohali in 1999. He dispatched a delivery from Anil Kumble over the long on boundary, with the ball landing on the stadium’s roof.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
India	1st	196	48.5
Pakistan	2nd	197/5	47.5

Ijaz’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
91	116	4	1

11. Adam Gilchrist (113) Meters

Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist showcased his aggressive batting in 2011 during an IPL match playing for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dharamshala. He launched a 113 meter six off Charl Langeveldt’s bowling, sending the ball out of the stadium.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
Kings XI Punjab	1st	232/2	20.0
Royal Challengers Bangalore	2nd	121	17.0

Gilchrist’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
106	55	8	9

12. Yuvraj Singh (112) Meters

In the same 2007 ICC T20 World Cup match against Australia where Yuvraj Singh hit a 119 meter six, he also delivered another massive 112 meter six off Brett Lee’s bowling. This shot further demonstrated Yuvraj’s exceptional power hitting capabilities.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
India	1st	188/5	20.0
Australia	2nd	173/7	20.0

Yuvraj’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
70	30	5	5

13. Corey Anderson (110) Meters

New Zealand’s Corey Anderson, known for his powerful hitting, smashed a 110 meter six during an ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2015 at Dunedin. He dispatched a delivery from Thisara Perera over the mid wicket boundary, with the ball landing on the roof of the stand.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
New Zealand	1st	360/5	50.0
Sri Lanka	2nd	252	43.4

Anderson’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
97	96	8	4

14. AB de Villiers (106) Meters

South African batsman AB de Villiers exhibited his innovative batting in 2015 during an ODI match against West Indies in Johannesburg. He hit a 106 meter six off Jerome Taylor’s bowling, sending the ball into the upper tiers of the stadium.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
South Africa	1st	439/2	50.0
West Indies	2nd	291	44.0

De Villiers’ Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
149	44	9	16

15. MS Dhoni (105) Meters

MS Dhoni makes another appearance on this list with a 105 meter six during an ODI match against Australia in 2011 at Adelaide. He launched a delivery from Clint McKay over the long on boundary, with the ball landing deep into the stands.

Match Scorecard:

Team	Innings	Score	Overs
Australia	1st	270/5	50.0
India	2nd	270/6	50.0

Dhoni’s Performance:

Runs	Balls Faced	Fours	Sixes
44	58	3	1

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