In T20 cricket, hitting sixes is a show of strength. The Asia Cup T20 had a lot of big hits. Though runs are important, it’s the big sixes that change the game and excite fans. Here are the top six-hitters in Asia Cup T20 history, players who hit big and cleared the boundary often.
Most sixes in T20 Asia Cup:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najibullah Zadran (AFG) | 8 | 176 | 60* | 35.20 | 157.14 | 13 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 5 | 152 | 84 | 30.40 | 163.44 | 12 |
| RG Sharma (IND) | 9 | 271 | 83 | 30.11 | 141.14 | 12 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 10 | 429 | 122* | 85.80 | 132.00 | 11 |
| Babar Hayat (HKG) | 5 | 235 | 122 | 47.00 | 146.87 | 10 |
| BKG Mendis (SL) | 6 | 155 | 60 | 25.83 | 156.56 | 9 |
| PBB Rajapaksa (SL) | 6 | 191 | 71* | 47.75 | 149.21 | 9 |
| SA Yadav (IND) | 5 | 139 | 68* | 34.75 | 163.52 | 8 |
| Mahmudullah (BAN) | 7 | 173 | 36* | 57.66 | 141.80 | 7 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 5 | 132 | 62 | 26.40 | 122.22 | 6 |
1. Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan) – 13 Sixes
This Afghanistan left-hander is the top six-hitter with 13 sixes in just 8 games. Zadran scored 176 runs with a strike rate of 157.14 and an average of 35.20. He often gave Afghanistan a late push in important games with his strong hitting towards the end of the innings.
2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 12 Sixes
Rohit Sharma, the easy six-hitter, hit 12 in 9 games. He scored 271 runs with a strike rate of 141.14. Though he didn’t get a century, his two half-centuries, with a best of 83, show he can hold the innings together and attack.
3. Virat Kohli (India) – 11 Sixes
Kohli, a consistent T20 player, hit 11 sixes in 10 games. He scored 429 runs with an average of 85.80 and a strike rate of 132.00. His unbeaten 122 is a memorable Asia Cup T20 innings.
4. Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) – 10 Sixes
Hayat, from an associate nation, hit 10 sixes in just 5 games. He scored 235 runs with a strike rate of 146.87, and his 122-run innings caught everyone’s attention. He proves that talent exists outside the main cricket nations.
5. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 9 Sixes
Mendis got Sri Lanka off to good starts, hitting 9 sixes in 6 games. He scored 155 runs with a strike rate of 156.56. He often set the tone during the powerplay, averaging 25.83 with two fifties.
6. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka) – 9 Sixes
Rajapaksa, playing as a finisher, scored 191 runs in 6 games with 9 sixes and a best of 71*. His average of 47.75 and strike rate of 149.21 made him crucial for Sri Lanka’s title win.
7. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – 8 Sixes
This opener hit 8 sixes in 5 games, scoring 152 runs with a strike rate of 163.44. His 84 was his best score and showed he can take on good bowling attacks during the powerplay.
8. Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 8 Sixes
Suryakumar hit 8 sixes in just 5 innings, scoring 139 runs with a strike rate of 163.52. His creative shots and ability to find gaps made him a threat in the middle order for India.
