The 2023 ICC World Cup witnessed a thrilling display of cricket, with several records being shattered in the highly anticipated Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup. Alongside the notable achievements of the highest team score, highest run chase, most centuries, and fastest century, one record that particularly stood out was the number of sixes hit by players. This record was broken not once, but twice, making it a truly unforgettable event for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
With numerous days remaining in the 2023 World Cup, there is much anticipation for thrilling cricket matches ahead. As new records continue to be broken, it is essential to stay informed about the latest statistics. Therefore, we have compiled a list of teams and players who have hit the most sixes in the ongoing 13th edition of the ICC World Cup.
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup left a lasting impression mainly due to the remarkable display of power hitting. The tournament showcased an incredible lineup of six-hitters, thrilling audiences and creating a genuinely unforgettable World Cup experience.
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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Sixes – Rohit Sharma
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Rank |
Player | 6s | Innings | Runs |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 31 | 11 | 597 |
| 2 | Shreyas Iyer (IND) | 24 | 11 | 530 |
| 3 | David Warner (AUS) | 24 | 11 | 535 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 22 | 9 | 400 |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) | 22 | 9 | 552 |
| 6 | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 21 | 10 | 594 |
| 7 | Mitch Marsh (AUS) | 21 | 10 | 441 |
| 8 | David Miller (SA) | 20 | 10 | 356 |
| 9 | Heinrich Klaasen (SA) | 19 | 10 | 373 |
| 10 | Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | 18 | 4 | 220 |
| 11 | Rachin Ravindra (NZ) | 17 | 10 | 578 |
| 12 | Kusal Mendis (SL) | 15 | 9 | 294 |
| 13 | Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 14 | 9 | 285 |
| 14 | Mahmudullah Riyad (BAN) | 14 | 7 | 328 |
| 15 | Travis Head (AUS) | 13 | 6 | 329 |
| 16 | Azmat Omarzai (AFG) | 13 | 8 | 353 |
| 17 | Shubman Gill (IND) | 12 | 9 | 350 |
| 18 | Ben Stokes (ENG) | 11 | 6 | 304 |
| 19 | Charith Asalanka (SL) | 11 | 8 | 288 |
| 20 | Teja Nidamanuru (NED) | 10 | 7 | 164 |
| 21 | Virat Kohli (IND) | 9 | 11 | 765 |
| 22 | KL Rahul (IND) | 9 | 10 | 452 |
| 23 | Abdullah Shafique (PAK) | 9 | 8 | 336 |
| 24 | Dawid Malan (ENG) | 9 | 9 | 404 |
| 25 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 9 | 9 | 280 |
All-Time Top Six Hitters in ICC World Cup
| Rank | Player | Innings | 6s | Runs | Highest Score | Strike Rate | Span |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 28 | 54 | 1575 | 140 | 105.49 | 2015-2023 |
| 2 | Chris Gayle (WI) | 34 | 49 | 1186 | 215 | 90.53 | 2003-2019 |
| 3 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 25 | 43 | 901 | 201* | 160.32 | 2015-2023 |
| 4 | David Warner (AUS) | 29 | 41 | 1527 | 178 | 101.46 | 2015-2023 |
| 5 | AB de Villiers (SA) | 22 | 37 | 1207 | 162* | 117.29 | 2007-2015 |
| 6 | David Miller (SA) | 21 | 35 | 816 | 138* | 113.33 | 2015-2023 |
| 7 | Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 42 | 31 | 1743 | 140* | 79.95 | 1996-2011 |
| 8 | Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 27 | 29 | 742 | 101 | 120.84 | 2003-2015 |
| 9 | Herschelle Gibbs (SA) | 23 | 28 | 1067 | 143 | 87.38 | 1999-2007 |
| 10 | Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 37 | 27 | 1165 | 120 | 90.66 | 1992-2007 |
| 11 | Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 44 | 27 | 2278 | 152 | 88.98 | 1992-2011 |
| 12 | Eoin Morgan (ENG/IRE) | 27 | 26 | 672 | 148 | 84.84 | 2007-2019 |
| 13 | Sourav Ganguly (IND) | 21 | 25 | 1006 | 183 | 77.50 | 1999-2007 |
| 14 | Mahmudullah (BAN) | 22 | 25 | 944 | 128* | 84.81 | 2011-2023 |
| 15 | Quinton de Kock (SA) | 27 | 25 | 1044 | 174 | 96.57 | 2015-2023 |
| 16 | Shreyas Iyer (IND) | 11 | 24 | 530 | 128* | 113.24 | 2023-2023 |
| 17 | Aaron Finch (AUS) | 18 | 24 | 787 | 153 | 98.25 | 2015-2019 |
| 18 | Martin Guptill (NZ) | 27 | 24 | 995 | 237* | 88.36 | 2011-2019 |
| 19 | Matthew Hayden (AUS) | 21 | 23 | 987 | 158 | 92.93 | 2003-2007 |
| 20 | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) | 9 | 22 | 552 | 134 | 111.06 | 2023-2023 |
Teams with Most Sixes in World Cup History
| Team | Sixes |
| Australia | 397 |
| India | 341 |
| South Africa | 333 |
| New Zealand | 331 |
| West Indies | 303 |