21 Players With Most Sixes In ODI Cricket (2026 Updated)

In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, few sights are as thrilling as a ball sailing over the boundary for six. India’s Rohit Sharma now holds the all-time career record for most ODI sixes with 352, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, who long held the mark with 351. England’s Eoin Morgan still owns the record for the most sixes in a single ODI innings, smashing 17 against Afghanistan in 2019.

In this article, we’ll dive into the exciting world of six-hitting in ODIs—looking at both the greatest career six-hitters and the players who have produced the most explosive single-innings performances. These power-hitters have entertained millions with their unmatched ability to clear the ropes with effortless power.

Latest Update: Rohit Sharma Broke Afridi’s Record

Rohit Sharma has officially broken Shahid Afridi’s 15-year record for the most sixes in ODI history, achieving the milestone during the 1st ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on 30 November 2025. Rohit struck three sixes in his innings of 57, taking his career tally to 352 ODI sixes and surpassing Afridi’s long-standing mark of 351. This makes Rohit the new all-time six-hitting leader in men’s one-day internationals, cementing his status as the most explosive opener of the modern era.

Most Sixes In ODI Cricket: Career Records

Over the years, several batsmen have made a name for themselves as prolific six-hitters in ODI cricket. These players possess a unique combination of power, timing, and skill that allows them to send the ball soaring over the ropes consistently.

Here’s a table of the top 21 players with the most career sixes in ODI cricket:

Rank	Player	Team	Span	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	SR	6s	4s	NO
1	RG Sharma	IND	2007-2025	277	269	11427	264	92.74	352	1071	37
2	Shahid Afridi	PAK/Asia/ICC	1996-2015	398	369	8064	124	117.00	351	730	27
3	CH Gayle	WI/ICC	1999-2019	301	294	10480	215	87.19	331	1128	17
4	ST Jayasuriya	SL/Asia	1989-2011	445	433	13430	189	91.20	270	1500	18
5	MS Dhoni	IND/Asia	2004-2019	350	297	10773	183*	87.56	229	826	84
6	EJG Morgan	ENG/IRE	2006-2022	248	230	7701	148	91.16	220	654	34
7	AB de Villiers	SA/Afr	2005-2018	228	218	9577	176	101.09	204	840	39
8	BB McCullum	NZ	2002-2016	260	228	6083	166	96.37	200	577	28
9	SR Tendulkar	IND	1989-2012	463	452	18426	200*	86.23	195	2016	41
10	SC Ganguly	IND/Asia	1992-2007	311	300	11363	183	73.70	190	1122	23
11	MJ Guptill	NZ	2009-2022	198	195	7346	237*	87.29	187	750	19
12	JC Buttler	ENG	2012-2025	196	169	5463	162*	115.10	182	441	29
13	RT Ponting	AUS/ICC	1995-2012	375	365	13704	164	80.39	162	1231	39
14	V Kohli	IND	2008-2025	306	294	14390	183	93.41	159	1343	46
15	GJ Maxwell	AUS	2012-2025	149	136	3990	201*	126.70	155	382	18
16	Yuvraj Singh	IND/Asia	2000-2017	304	278	8701	150	87.67	155	908	40
17	CL Cairns	NZ/ICC	1991-2006	215	193	4950	115	84.26	153	345	25
18	PR Stirling	IRE	2008-2025	170	162	6005	177	87.48	149	643	3
19	AC Gilchrist	AUS/ICC	1996-2008	287	279	9619	172	96.94	149	1162	11
20	LRPL Taylor	NZ	2006-2022	236	220	8607	181*	83.32	147	713	39
21	DA Miller	SA	2010-2025	178	154	4611	139	103.68	144	342	45

Most Sixes In An ODI Innings

While career records are impressive, the ability to hit numerous sixes in a single innings is a testament to a batsman’s power and dominance on a given day. These explosive performances often lead to memorable victories and leave spectators in awe.

Here’s a table of the top 10 players with the most sixes in a single ODI innings:

Player	Team	Runs	Balls	Opponent	Fours	Sixes	Venue	Date
EJG Morgan	England	148	71	Afghanistan	4	17	Manchester	18 Jun 2019
RG Sharma	India	209	158	Australia	12	16	Bengaluru	02 Nov 2013
AB de Villiers	South Africa	149	44	West Indies	9	16	Johannesburg	18 Jan 2015
CH Gayle	West Indies	215	147	Zimbabwe	10	16	Canberra	24 Feb 2015
JS Malhotra	U.S.A.	173	124	P.N.G.	4	16	Al Amerat	09 Sep 2021
SR Watson	Australia	185	96	Bangladesh	15	15	Mirpur	11 Apr 2011
CJ Anderson	New Zealand	131	47	West Indies	6	14	Queenstown	01 Jan 2014
CH Gayle	West Indies	162	97	England	11	14	St George’s	27 Feb 2019
JC Buttler	England	162	70	Netherlands	7	14	Amstelveen	17 Jun 2022
NLTC Perera	Sri Lanka	140	74	New Zealand	8	13	Mount Maunganui	05 Jan 2019

The most recent entry in this top 10 list is Jos Buttler’s incredible innings of 162 runs off just 70 balls against the Netherlands on June 17, 2022. Buttler’s knock included 7 fours and a staggering 14 sixes, showcasing his ability to clear the boundary with ease. This performance helped England post a massive total and secure a comfortable victory.

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Conclusion: Rohit Sharma Has Hit The Most Sixes In ODI Cricket

The art of six-hitting has become a defining element of modern ODI cricket, and no one embodies this better than Rohit Sharma, who now holds the all-time record with 352 sixes. Players like Shahid Afridi and Chris Gayle previously set the standard, but Rohit’s consistency and power have pushed the benchmark even higher.

At the same time, explosive one-off performances—such as Eoin Morgan’s record 17-sixes innings against Afghanistan show how dramatically a single display of power-hitting can shape a match.

As ODI cricket continues to evolve, more players will challenge these limits, bringing innovation, athleticism, and fearless strokeplay. Six-hitters not only contribute vital runs but also deliver the kind of electrifying moments that define the modern game. The race to clear the ropes will remain one of the most exciting and influential aspects of ODI cricket for years to come.