For nearly two decades, Shahid "Boom Boom" Afridi was the undisputed king of six-hitting. His record of in 398 matches stood as a benchmark for power. Known for his iconic bottom-handed swing, Afridi redefined what was possible in the middle overs. His fastest century (off 37 balls) came via a barrage of massive hits, setting the template for modern aggressive batting.
While still sits atop the throne with 351 sixes, the battle for the #1 spot is the most exciting subplot in modern ODI cricket. Whether it’s Rohit’s elegance, Gayle’s brutality, or Dhoni’s timing, each six adds a chapter to the sport’s evolution. most sixes in odi
Before the mid-90s, the first 15 overs were meant for survival. Jayasuriya changed that forever during the 1996 World Cup. By using the flick over square leg and the lofted cut, he proved that opening batsmen could be primary boundary hitters. His 270 sixes paved the way for the high-scoring matches we see today. Notable Single Innings Records For nearly two decades, Shahid "Boom Boom" Afridi
| Rank | Player | Country | Matches | Sixes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 398 | | | 2 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 301 | 331 | | 3 | Rohit Sharma | India | 262 | 326 | | 4 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 445 | 270 | | 5 | MS Dhoni | India | 350 | 229 | His fastest century (off 37 balls) came via
*Note: Rohit Sharma is an active player and is likely to climb higher in the rankings.