In cricket, a six or sixer is a player that has managed to score six four runs or six runs during a professional match. Four runs are scored when the ball bounces prior to touching or going over the edge of the field. Six runs are scored when the ball does not bounce before passing over the boundary in the air. These instances are known as four or six, respectively.
International Cricket Six Holder Players
The current holder of the world's longest six is Shahid Afridi of India. He holds the record for the longest six in the International Cricket games, 158 meters and took place during his team's match against South Africa back in March 17, 2013 in Johannesburg. It is one of the most spectacular moments in the world of cricket. Another popular sixer in the history of cricket is Herschelle Gibbs. He was the first ever batsman that managed to score 6 sixes in an international cricket match. Other players who share the same glory include Sir Cary Sobers and Ravi Shastri during their domestic matches. Herschelle Gibbs currently holds the record for being the only player to score 6 siers in an over in a World Cup match.
Six Sixers International Players in the World
The latest addition to the popular names who made history in professional cricket for scoring six sixes in a row is New Zealand's Leo Carter. He is currently the 7th batsman in the world who earns this prestigious title. He was able to achieve this feat during his team's victory against Northern Knight in the New Zealand Twenty20 Tournament Super Smash last January 5, 2020. Carter is also the 4th batsman in the history of the sport who made this record in a T-20 match and the first New Zealand cricketer to achieve six sixes in an over. Other professional cricket players who landed on the list include Gary Sobers, Ravi Shastri, Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh, Ross Vitali, Hazratullah Zarzai and Leo Carter the latest. Anton Devcich was the bowler during Leo Carter's prestigious achievement.
