There is no better feeling than hitting a maximum in the game of cricket. More importantly, it gives the batting team a great sense of relief and confidence going about their business. The only way to mount pressure on the bowlers is by figuring out a way to smash sixes because it is the maximum score a batsman can achieve in one ball.
The best way to hit a six is to generate immense power from the bat against the pace of the delivery. The other way to hit a six is by relying on pure timing while locking horns with the fast bowlers. Case in point, hitting a six in ICC knockout matches gives the ultimate boost to the batting team and it gives them the confidence to score runs at a rate of knots.
In this article, we will learn more about the names of the seven players who hammered the most sixes in ICC Knockout games.
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batters of all time. He is also the best T20 batter in the world. The Universe Boss comes first on the list as he smacked 21 sixes in the ICC Knockout matches, the most by any player.
2. Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is credited as one of the greatest batters of all time. Famously known as the Maharaja of Indian cricket, Sourav Ganguly has smacked as many as 18 sixes.
3. Adam Gilchrist
Former Australia’s aggressive wicket-keeper batsman who was best known for implying a fearless brand of cricket smashed a total of 15 sixes in the ICC Knockout matches.
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4. Martin Guptill
New Zealand’s opening batsman Martin Guptill is best known for his big six-hitting abilities. The experienced campaigner played a big part for New Zealand in the ICC Knockout matches by hitting 15 sixes.
5. Shane Watson
Shane Watson was one of the best all-rounders during the heydays of his cricketing career. He hit a total of 14 sixes in ICC Knockout matches.
6. Rohit Sharma
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has time and again showcased his incredible six-hitting ability. Hitman has smacked a total of 13 sixes in ICC Knockout matches.
