The schedule of the ICC World Cup 2023 is out and the fans just can’t wait for the marquee tournament to begin. ODI is one of the most exciting forms of cricket and since the ODI World Cup 2023 is less than a 100-days away, all the focus is currently on this format.
Meanwhile, as the ICC World Cup is returning this year, fans are looking forward to seeing some destructive innings. Over the years, we have seen some amazing innings by explosive batters, who prefer going for the big shots instead of running between the wickets.
Here, in this article, we will discuss some explosive batters who have smashed the most sixes in the ICC World Cup.
1. Chris Gayle:
The Universe Boss Chris Gayle, who was known for his explosive batting performances, is the record holder for hitting the most sixes in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. From 2003 to 2019, Gayle smashed 49 sixes in 34 innings.
2. Ab de Villiers:
South Africa’s batting legend AB de Villiers is known for his unconventional shots. He is fondly called Mr. 360 Degree for hitting sixes all across the stadium. He has smashed 37 sixes in 22 innings from 2007 to 2015.
3. Ricky Ponting:
Legendary Australian captain and batter Ricky Ponting smashed 31 sixes from 1996 to 2011 in 42 innings.
4. Brendon McCullum:
New Zealand power-hitter Brendon McCullum occupies fourth place on this list. He was known for his aggressive batting and power hitting. He smashed 29 sixes in 27 innings from 2003 to 2015.
5. Herschelle Gibbs:
Herschelle Gibbs, who is one of the best power hitters of his generation, became the first player to hit six consecutive sixes in ODI and did it against the Netherlands in the 2007 World Cup. Gibbs smashed 28 sixes from 1999 to 2007 in 23 innings.
Check out the top 10 batters with the most sixes in the ICC World Cup 2023:
