Most Sixes in an ODI Innings: A List of Record Breakers

Hitting big is the key in One Day Internationals (ODIs) today. Nothing gets the fans more excited than seeing a player smash sixes and show off their skills and dominance. Here are the top 5 players who have hit the most sixes in a single ODI game and broke records and wowed the world.

1. Eoin Morgan – 17 Sixes vs Afghanistan (2019)

Eoin Morgan holds the record for most sixes in an ODI innings with 17 against Afghanistan in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in Manchester. Morgan scored 148 off 71 balls with strong and accurate shots and helped England to a massive 397. He broke the six-hitting records and England set a team record of 25 sixes in that game. Morgan’s aggressive but controlled style is the epitome of modern ODI power-hitting.

Eoin Morgan Career Status:

Format	Matches	Runs	HS	Average	SR	4s	6s	50	100
Test	16	700	130	30.43	54.78	77	6	3	2
ODI	248	7701	148	39.09	91.17	654	220	47	14
T20I	115	2458	91	28.58	136.18	186	120	14	0
IPL	83	1405	68	22.66	122.61	112	64	5	0

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2. Rohit Sharma – 16 Sixes vs Australia (2013)

Indian opener Rohit Sharma hit 16 sixes in a game against Australia in Bengaluru and it’s the second highest sixes in an ODI innings. Rohit scored 209 off 158 balls, his first ODI double century, and tore apart the Australian bowling attack with perfect timing and power. This game cemented Rohit’s place as one of the most explosive and consistent ODI batsmen in the world.

Rohit Sharma Career Status:

Format	Matches	Runs	HS	Average	SR	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	67	4301	212	40.58	57.06	473	88	18	12	1
ODI	273	11168	264	48.77	92.81	1044	344	58	32	3
T20I	159	4231	121	31.34	140.90	383	205	32	5	0
IPL	272	7046	109	29.73	132.10	640	302	47	2	0

3. AB de Villiers – 16 Sixes vs West Indies (2015)

South African AB de Villiers also hit 16 sixes in his quickfire 149 off 44 balls against West Indies in Johannesburg. His innings was the fastest ODI century in 31 balls. De Villiers’ mix of innovation and aggression, often called 360 degree batting, made this innings a classic display of six-hitting and timing.

AB de Villiers Career Status:

Format	Matches	Runs	HS	Average	SR	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	114	8765	278	50.66	54.53	1024	64	46	22	2
ODI	228	9577	176	53.50	101.10	840	204	53	25	0
T20I	78	1672	79	26.13	135.17	140	60	10	0	0
IPL	184	5162	133	39.71	151.69	413	251	40	3	0

4. Chris Gayle – 16 Sixes vs Zimbabwe (2015)

Chris Gayle matched the record of 16 sixes in his World Cup double century against Zimbabwe in Canberra. Gayle scored 215 off 147 balls, showed raw power and fearless hitting and became the first player to score a double century in a World Cup game. His ability to clear the boundary with ease earned him the nickname Universe Boss and made a lasting impact on ODI cricket.

Chris Gayle Career Status:

Format	Matches	Runs	HS	Average	SR	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	103	7215	333	42.19	60.28	1046	98	37	15	3
ODI	301	10480	215	37.70	87.20	1128	331	54	25	1
T20I	79	1899	117	27.93	137.51	158	124	14	2	0
IPL	142	4965	175	39.72	148.97	405	357	31	6	0

5. Shane Watson – 15 Sixes vs Bangladesh (2011)

Shane Watson completes the list with 15 sixes in his unbeaten 185 off 96 balls against Bangladesh in Mirpur. His big hitting was instrumental in a winning chase and showed he can hit big and smart. His six-hitting in this game set the benchmark for ODI aggression.

Format	Matches	Runs	HS	Average	SR	4s	6s	50	100
Test	59	3731	176	35.20	52.60	484	31	24	4
ODI	190	5757	185	40.54	90.45	570	131	33	9
T20I	58	1462	124	29.24	145.33	115	83	10	1
IPL	145	3874	117	30.99	137.92	376	190	21	4