Top 5 Longest Sixes In International Cricket
Top 5 Longest Sixes in International Cricket
The thrill of seeing a batsman hit a huge six is unmatched in cricket. In the years that have gone by, fans have seen some amazing shots that have cleared the boundary for six. The following are the top 5 longest sixes in international cricket, carefully scrutinized from different sources:
5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 158 meters
In 2013, Shahid Afridi hit a huge six off South Africa's Ryan McLaren at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The shot was measured at 158 meters, making it the longest six in international cricket.
4. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 127 meters
Martin Guptill hit a huge six against West Indies' Andre Russell off at the Wellington Regional Stadium during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. It was measured to be 127 meters.
3. MS Dhoni (India) - 125 meters
MS Dhoni hit a huge six off Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara in 2009 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It was measured to be 125 meters.
2. Yuvraj Singh (India) - 124 meters
Yuvraj Singh, during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, hit a huge six off Stuart Broad of England at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The shot was measured to be 124 meters long.
1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 122 meters
Chris Gayle, during the 2015 tournament, hit a huge six off Tim Southee of New Zealand at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The shot was measured to be 122 meters long.
Such magnificent shots have stunned the viewers and have highlighted the terrific strength and class of these batsmen.