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:
| Players | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | 215 | 147 | 10 | 16 | v Zimbabwe | 24 Feb 2015 |
| RG Sharma | 209 | 158 | 12 | 16 | v Australia | 2 Nov 2013 |
| AB de Villiers | 149 | 44 | 9 | 16 | v West Indies | 18 Jan 2015 |
| SR Watson | 185* | 96 | 15 | 15 | v Bangladesh | 11 Apr 2011 |
| CJ Anderson | 131* | 47 | 6 | 14 | 278.72 v WI | 1 Jan 2014 |
| XM Marshall | 157* | 118 | 11 | 12 | v Canada | 22 Aug 2008 |
| ST Jayasuriya | 134 | 65 | 11 | 11 | v Pakistan | 2 Apr 1996 |
| Shahid Afridi | 102 | 40 | 6 | 11 | v Sri Lanka | 4 Oct 1996 |
| D Ramdin | 169 | 121 | 8 | 11 | v Bangladesh | 25 Aug 2014 |
| MS Dhoni | 183* | 145 | 15 | 10 | v Sri Lanka | 31 Oct 2005 |
| MV Boucher | 147* | 68 | 8 | 10 | v Zimbabwe | 20 Sep 2006 |
Source : espncricinfo
Most sixes in a match (by Both Teams)
|
# |
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
4s |
6s |
Winner |
Ground |
Match Date
|
|
1 |
India |
Australia |
59 |
38 |
India |
Bangalore |
2 Nov 2013 |
|
2 |
New Zealand |
India |
62 |
31 |
India |
Christchurch |
8 Mar 2009 |
|
3 |
South Africa |
Australia |
87 |
26 |
South Africa |
Johannesburg |
12 Mar 2006 |
|
4 |
New Zealand |
Australia |
56 |
26 |
New Zealand |
Hamilton |
20 Feb 2007 |
|
5 |
India |
Sri Lanka |
80 |
24 |
India |
Rajkot |
15 Dec 2009 |
|
6 |
West Indies |
India |
42 |
23 |
India |
Kingston |
26 Jun 2009 |
|
7 |
India |
Australia |
75 |
23 |
India |
Jaipur |
16 Oct 2013 |
|
8 |
Pakistan |
Zimbabwe |
31 |
22 |
Pakistan |
Kingston |
21 Mar 2007 |
|
9 |
Africa XI |
Asia XI |
56 |
22 |
Asia XI |
Chennai |
10 Jun 2007 |
|
10 |
India |
England |
56 |
22 |
India |
Rajkot |
14 Nov 2008 |