Most sixes in ODI cricket in an innings [List]

Chris Gayle on Tuesday equaled the record for the most sixes hit in an ODI innings. The big man struck 16 big blows to draw equal with Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers.

Gayle got off to a subdued start, but unleashed in the final 10 overs and lifted the Zimbabwe bowlers over the ropes with ease. He became the first non-Indian batsman to reach an ODI double century as he went on to score 215 off 147 balls.

He will feel aggrieved at not breaking the record of 16 sixes in and innings, having tired a lot the last couple of overs, and losing his striking power. Gayle’s innings also included 9 fours. Gayle ended his innings with a strike rate of 146.25.

AB de Villiers struck his 16 sixes against the West Indies earlier this year when scoring his record 149 off 44 balls. He batted at an amazing strike rate of 338.63 as he struck 9 fours and 16 sixes.

The third man for hold the record of 16 sixes is Rohit Sharma, who also holds the record for the highest ever ODI innings, and also being the only batsman to score two double centuries in ODI cricket.

Shane Watson from Australia holds the second place on the list, managing 15 sixes in his innings of 185* against Bangladesh in 2011.

Third place is held by Corey Anderson from New Zealand who hit 14 sixes in his innings of 131* also against the West Indies.

The top ten list for the most sixes in an ODI innings is as follows:

Source : espncricinfo

Most sixes in a match (by Both Teams)