Top 5 Batsman With Most Sixes In ICC World Cup History

Holding a world cup record is always something special for a cricketer, as it the ultimate in the limited overs format. Now, it is once again the World Cup time and we would like to bring you a unique stat record. Scoring sixes has become pretty easy job nowadays courtesy T20 format, however, scoring a six in the ODI format is still special, as it needs a lot of calculations before going for the stroke. Meanwhile, there are a few players, who made things look pretty easy in this format as well, especially, in the World Cup. Here are the Top 5 batsmen with most sixes in ICC World Cup history.

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Top 5 Batsman With Most Sixes In ICC World Cup History:

5. Herschelle Gibbs – 28 sixes

Herschelle Gibbs is one of the few players to score six sixes in an over in the International Cricket. So, there would be no surprises needed to see his name on the chart. The former South African has been a batting sensation during those days and an inspiration for many youngsters. Gibbs was one of the few, who changed the approach of the batsman in the powerplay overs.

4. Brendon McCullum – 29 Sixes

The aggressive captain, who has been the icon for the youngsters over the years also finds his name on the chart. The swashbuckling batsman of New Zealand has always been a scintillating performer for New Zealand. He used to give those flashy starts for the team to get the initial advantage. The previous edition of the ICC World Cup, which was in 2015 was a dream edition for Brendon McCullum with the bat. His heroics at the top helped his side to reach the finals of the tournament, where he went back for a golden duck.

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3. Ricky Ponting – 31 Sixes

Ricky Ponting is easily one of the best batsmen that the world has ever seen. The master of Pull Shot has made into the chart with 31 sixes to his name. He was Australia’s best batsman during his times and always lead the team from the front. One of the most successful skippers in World Cup history as well. The flamboyant batsman is still the part of Australia in ICC World Cup 2019 but only as a mentor though. Ponting’s name can be found on quite a few charts that belong to a batsman.

2. AB de Villiers – 37 Sixes

The superstar from Proteas cricket tops the chart with 37 sixes to his name. Though he equals Chris Gayle with 37 sixes, he has bettered Chris Gayle in every other department, which made him sit on top of the table. The fans were expected him to be part of the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 but he took a retirement, which shook the world. AB de Villiers has always been the best batsman of this generation and one of the rarest talents ever to play the game.

1. Chris Gayle – 40 Sixes

Can there be a list without the name of Chris Gayle when it belongs to boundary fence? The stylish southpaw has been blistering for the team over the years and still playing for his country. He is the only player in the chart to be still continuing in the International Cricket. The flamboyant striker of the cricket ball has hit 40 sixes in the World Cup history.

(All Stats Updated Till 31st May, 2019)