6 Ball 6 Sixes Record List: Top 10 Players (T20Is/Tests/ODIs)
In cricket, there are moments that change the game and become immortal in the memories of the fans. Hitting a six is already a thrilling thing, but imagine doing it six times in six consecutive balls. It is the ultimate show of power by a batsman and a nightmare for a bowler. Only a few cricketers across various formats and tournaments have managed to achieve this rare feat of hitting six sixes in an over.
Let’s take a trip through history and know the players who immortalized their name in the ballpark with this feat.
1. Sir Garfield Sobers (1968)
When you talk about all-round greatness, Sir Garfield Sobers is always at the top. Known as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sobers could turn a match around with both bat and ball.
On 31 August 1968, something big happened. Sobers became the first player in professional cricket to hit six sixes in an over. He was playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in the County Championship. The bowler in that match was Malcolm Nash, a left-arm bowler who also spins.
Sobers set a task or goal for generations to come. With over 8,000 Test runs and 235 wickets, Sobers’ legend was already sealed, but this made him forever memorable in cricket history.
2. Ravi Shastri (1985)
After Sober, we get a glimpse of the Ranji Trophy match between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Baroda on 19 January 1985. Ravi Shastri, who started his career as a left-arm spinner but later became a reliable batsman, took centre stage.
Facing left-arm spinner Tilak Raj, Shastri started hitting six sixes in a row. This was the first time an Indian cricketer had achieved this feat.
Shastri scored over 3,800 Test runs and 151 wickets, and his all-round abilities made him a key player in Indian cricket. His six-six moment is often remembered as a symbol of his fearless batting.
3. Herschelle Gibbs (2007)
History was created in the 2007 ICC World Cup when South African opener Herschelle Gibbs became the first player to hit six sixes in an ODI.
On 16 March 2007, against the Netherlands in St Kitts, Gibbs faced Dutch leg-spinner Dane van Bang and bowled every ball of the over into the stands. This feat earned Gibbs a special prize. The
prize money for achieving this feat in the World Cup was one million dollars from sponsor Johnny Walker.
4. Yuvraj Singh (2007)
On 19 September 2007, Yuvraj had an altercation with Andrew Flintoff. In the second over bowled by Stuart Broad, Yuvraj became the first batsman to hit six sixes in six balls.
In this match, he completed his half-century in just 12 balls, the fastest in T20 Internationals. Yuvraj’s performance proved to be the turning point for India in that World Cup, and they eventually won.
5. Jordan Clarke (2013)
In July 2013, English all-rounder Jordan Clarke joined the six-six club. He achieved the feat while playing for Lancashire’s second XI against Yorkshire in a T20 match. Facing left-arm spinner
Gurman Randhawa, Clarke showed no mercy and hit six consecutive boundaries.
Although it was not in an international match, the feat showcases Clarke’s hitting ability. Later, he represented Surrey and established himself as a reliable domestic cricketer.
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6. Ross Whiteley (2017)
In the 2017 T20 Blast, Ross Whiteley of Worcestershire Rapids hit a powerful hit against Yorkshire Vikings. Facing spinner Carl Carver, Whiteley hit six consecutive sixes.
However, Whiteley’s feat cost the team a defeat. But his explosive innings, Yorkshire’s David Willey played a blinder innings of 118 runs and Worcestershire lost.
7. Leo Carter (2020)
In January 2020, New Zealand’s Leo Carter entered the record books during the Super Smash T20 match. Playing for Canterbury Kings against Northern Knights, Carter hit six consecutive sixes after chasing Anton Devsich.
Carter scored an unbeaten 70 off just 29 balls to seal the victory for Canterbury, making him an overnight national sensation. The calm manner in which he executed his shots shows his composure under pressure.
8. Kieron Pollard (2021)
Few players have the power-hitting power of Kieron Pollard. On March 3, 2021, Pollard became only the third cricketer in international cricket to achieve the milestone of six sixes.
Facing Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya in T20, Pollard hit every ball out of the park. Interestingly, Dhananjaya had taken a hat-trick in his previous over, which made Pollard’s response even more dramatic.
9. Jaskaran Malhotra (2021)
In September 2021, USA cricketer Jaskaran Malhotra shocked the cricketing world by hitting six sixes in an over in an ODI match against Papua New Guinea.
Facing Gaudy Toka, Malhotra scored an unbeaten 173. He became only the second player after Herschelle Gibbs to hit six sixes in an ODI match. Malhotra also became the first American cricketer to score an ODI century, a feat that elevated the USA’s name in world cricket.
10. Deependra Singh Airi (2024)
The latest addition to the list came in February 2024, when Nepal’s Deependra Singh Airi hit six sixes against Qatar in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup.
He scored 36 runs in the final over, finishing with a strike rate that amazed both fans and pundits. Already considered one of Nepal’s brightest talents, Airi’s feat brought global attention to associate cricket.
Conclusion
Smashing six sixes in an over is not just about brute force. It’s about timing, confidence and steely nerve. From Sobers to Airi, each player has performed in unique situations, be it Sober’s feat, or Yuvraj’s response in the T20 World Cup.
This is rare, prestigious, and every time it happens, the cricketing world pauses to admire the spectacle.
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FAQs
Q1. Who was the first cricketer to hit six sixes in an over?
Sir Garfield Sobers was the first player to achieve this feat while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968.
Q2. How many players have hit six sixes in an over in international cricket?
Till now, only three players in international cricket have achieved this feat, Herschelle Gibbs (ODI, 2007), Yuvraj Singh (T20I, 2007), and Kieron Pollard (T20I, 2021).
Q3. Which Indian players have hit six sixes in an over?
Ravi Shastri (Ranji Trophy 1985), Yuvraj Singh (T20I 2007), and Riyan Parag (IPL 2025) are the Indian players who have achieved this remarkable feat.
Q4. Has anyone hit six sixes in an over in IPL?
Yes. In IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag hit six sixes in an over against Kolkata Knight Riders, though RR lost the match by just one run.
Q5. Why is hitting six sixes in an over so rare?
Because it requires consistency, immense power, and the ability to predict the bowler’s tactics. Most bowlers vary their pace and length, making it almost impossible to hit boundaries on every ball.
