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Seven Longest Sixes in the Cricket History

This is the first post of Realist Sports Network and in this post I am going to cover the 7 longest sixes hit by the Batsmen, and no doubt these 7 hits have made history and these 7 longest sixes are not only sixes, but these are the 7 unforgettable moments for the cricket lovers. 

1 - Shahid Afridi:

When it comes about the Power Hitting in the Cricket, which Batsman comes to your mind? Most of you would answer that it is  the Shahid Afridi - Boom Boom, the most loved Power Hitter of Pakistani Team. Assuming that you're aware about the records made by the Boom Boom Shahid Afridi, I am going to share about the moment when he hit the longest six in the Cricket History. 

Let me share about that moment, check the details below.


DatePlayerMatchVenueOpponentTypeDistance (Estimated)
March 17, 2013Shahid AfridiThird ODI vs. South AfricaJohannesburgSouth AfricaOne Day International (ODI)158 meters

The fans of Shahid Afridi shall always remember that moment when he hit the 158 meters long six. 

Checkout the Video of the Maximum below, I have pasted it from the Dailymotion, as it was uploaded there.



2 - Brett Lee 


You all must be thinking that the second longest six mys also be hit by some hard hitter batsman. But here you are wrong, the second longest six was hit by one of the fastest bowler Brett Lee. 



Brett Lee was one of the fastest bowler of the World, an Australian pacer, who was mostly known for his great pace and yorkers. The details of the second longest six by Brett Lee is below.
PlayerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Brett Lee143Australia vs. England (Test)WACA Ground, Perth2005

The Australian fans were went crazy after seeing this maximum. Unfortunately I couldn't find the video of the maximum to share with you all here. So, for now, just enjoy it in your imaginations. Cheers. 

3 - Martin Guptill




The third longest six was hit by the New Zealand's Opener, Martin Guptill. Guptill Known for his explosive batting at the top of the order, Guptill's monumental strike not only showcased his incredible power but also shifted the momentum of the game in favor of his team.

Luckily I have the Video from Youtube, You can watch the Video below.




4 - Corey Anderson


The 4th longest six in the cricket history was also hit by a NZ Cricketer, Corey Anderson. This six was hit against the Indian Team. The difference between the six of Guptill and Anderson is only 5 Meters. The six hit by Anderson was 122 meters long.




Check out the details below.

PlayerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Corey Anderson122New Zealand vs. India (ODI)Seddon Park, Hamilton2014

I Searched for the Video of the Six by Anderson, luckily I have found and I am pasting that below, enjoy the Video.


5 - Yuvraj Singh


The 5th longest six in the history of the cricket was hit by the one of the smash hitter of Indian Team, yes, one and only Yuvraj Singh. Singh was one of the best power hitter and allrounder of the Indian team.




Check the six details below.

PlayerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Yuvraj Singh120India vs. Australia (ODI)Sydney Cricket Ground2011

Check out the Video below, and enjoy.


6 - Chris Gayle


The batsman who hit the 6th longest six in the cricket history is one of the most entertaining player, yes, he is the one and only Chris Gayle.




Check out the details of the six of the Chris Gayle below.

PlayerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Chris Gayle119Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Pune Warriors India (IPL)M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore2013

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the video of Gayle's Six.

7 - Martin Guptill


The 7th longest six title again goes with Martin Guptill. Guptill hit this six against SA, and I could not find the video of the Six, but I have shared the details of the Six below.






layerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Martin Guptill119New Zealand vs. South Africa (ODI)Westpac Stadium, Wellington2012



Summary:-


Lets have a look of all 7 longest sixes in the table form.

PlayerDistance (meters)MatchVenueYear
Shahid Afridi158ODI vs. South AfricaNew Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg2013
Brett Lee143Test vs. EnglandWACA Ground, Perth2005
Martin Guptill127ODI vs. South AfricaSeddon Park, Hamilton2012
Corey Anderson122ODI vs. IndiaSeddon Park, Hamilton2014
Yuvraj Singh120ODI vs. AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground2011
Chris Gayle119IPL vs. Pune Warriors IndiaM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore2013
Martin Guptill119ODI vs. South AfricaWestpac Stadium, Wellington2012

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