5 cricketers have hit three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) the most times in history. One player holds the record with 8 instances, followed by another with 7, and others with 6, 5, and 4 occurrences, highlighting their explosive batting ability across different formats of the game.
5. Rohit Sharma:
Rohit Sharma, known as the “Hitman” in cricket, has earned his reputation for smashing huge shots. He holds the record for hitting three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) the most times — 8 occasions in total. This includes 4 times in ODIs, 3 times in T20Is, and once in Tests.
4. Hardik Pandya:
Hardik Pandya, renowned for his all-round brilliance, has also showcased his power-hitting skills by hitting three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) 7 times. This includes 5 instances in ODIs and once each in T20Is and Tests, underlining his versatility and explosive batting ability across formats.
3. AB de Villiers:
AB de Villiers, known for his destructive batting, has accomplished the feat of hitting three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) 6 times in his career. This includes 3 times in international T20s, 2 times in ODIs, and once in Tests, showcasing his power-hitting prowess across formats.
2. Chris Gayle:
Chris Gayle, the legendary West Indies cricketer, is known for his explosive batting in T20 cricket. The “Universal Boss” has hit three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) 5 times in his career — twice in ODIs, twice in T20Is, and once in Tests, showcasing his dominance across formats.
1. Shahid Afridi:
Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan all-rounder, became a global sensation with his aggressive batting, including a century off 37 balls in his ODI debut. He has hit three consecutive sixes (6,6,6) 4 times in his career — twice in ODIs, once in international T20s, and once in Tests.