Six runs are the maximum a batsman can score on a single ball. The value of a six could prove of the utmost importance in a tight match and can change the momentum of a game if scored at the right moment. The shot can look sweeter if played from the bat of the skipper. Let us look at top five players who have scored the maximum sixes as captains:
Ab De Villiers:
The South African batsman is arguably the greatest limited over batsman to have walked out on the field of cricket. Known for his shots in all directions, De Villiers created havoc for the bowlers. De Villiers captained the Proteas for five years and led the side in an underwhelming period from 2012-2017. Ab De Villiers scored 135 sixes in 124 games as the captain of the side in the International arena.
Brendon McCullum:
The Kiwis wicket-keeper led the national side for the first time in 2008. McCullum who opened the innings had a unique batting style and went after the bowlers from the first bowl. In a captaincy career spanning eight years, McCullum played 121 games for the Blackcaps. He scored 170 six in the process and stands fourth on the list.
Ricky Ponting:
Ricky Ponting is arguably the best cricket captain ever. However, his batting wasn’t inferior either and he was known for his exceptional stroke play. Ponting was one of the best timers of the balls and was brilliant at stroke play. However, one thing which was often ignored by the fans was his quality of clearing the boundaries effortlessly. Ponting was an expert at hitting sixes and often used his feet for the shots. He played 324 games as a captain where Ponting scored 171 sixes.
MS Dhoni:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the face behind many iconic sixes including the tremendous winning strike in the 2011 World Cup. Dhoni used to clear the boundaries effortlessly and his helicopter shot was arguably one of the most difficult to replicate. MS Dhoni is one the second number in the list with 211 sixes. He played 332 matches to achieve the feat.
Eoin Morgan:
The English captain recently overtook Dhoni’s record in a game against Ireland. The World Cup-winning skipper who is often credited with revolutionizing the English limited over the team has the capability of playing effortless shots. He can clear the boundaries at will and is one of the cleanest strikers of the ball. He has 215 sixes in 163 matches.
