Top Ten Longest Sixes In International Cricket History

Longest Six in International Cricket History: In the fast-paced world of cricket, where every run counts, the ability to hit sixes with authority is a prized skill. While a standard six involves clearing the boundary rope, there exists a rare breed of players who possess the strength and technique to launch the ball deep into the stands or even beyond the confines of the stadium.

These towering sixes, characterized by their remarkable distance and sheer power, not only add valuable runs to the scoreboard but also electrify spectators, leaving them in awe of the batsman's prowess. From the effortless elegance of players like Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle to the brute force of hitters like Andre Russell, the art of hitting monstrous sixes has become a defining feature of modern cricket.

These are the power-hitters, the ones capable of sending the ball sailing into the stands with effortless ease, leaving spectators in awe of their monumental hits. Here, we take a closer look at 10 such players whose colossal sixes have etched their names in cricketing history.

Top Ten Longest Six In International Cricket History

Other Records and Trivias:

In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Albie Morkel holds the record for the longest six, smashing a towering 124-meter shot off Pragyan Ojha at the Chepauk in 2008.

In T20 international cricket, the record for the longest six belongs to Liam Livingstone, whose monstrous hit against Pakistan sailed an astonishing distance of 122 meters. 

Among Indian players, Yuvraj Singh holds the distinction for hitting the longest six.