Longest Six in Cricket History

Longest Six in Cricket History

Hitting six is the fastest way to score runs in cricket. Do you want to know who has hit the longest six in Cricket history? Read more to find out.

RankPlayer NameDistanceCountryPlayed againstYear
1Brett Lee143 metersAustraliaWest Indies2005
2Martin Guptill127 metersNew ZealandSouth Africa2012
3Liam Livingstone122 metersEnglandPakistan2021
4Corey Anderson122 metersNew ZealandIndia2014
5Shahid Afridi120 metersPakistanSouth Africa2013
6Mark Waugh120 metersAustraliaNew Zealand1997
7Yuvraj Singh119 metersIndiaAustralia2007
8MS Dhoni118 metersIndiaNew Zealand2009
9Shahid Afridi118 metersPakistanAustralia2005
10Chris Gayle116 metersWest IndiesIndia2010

Longest Sixes in Cricket History: Detailed Overview

Brett Lee – 143 Meters

You would not have believed it when you first noticed the name of Brett Lee on this list. But believe it or not, Brett Lee has the longest six in cricket history. This came in a test match against West Indies in 2005. He smashed the six off Darren Powell. The bowler, commentators, and spectators could not believe it. The six was first recorded as 130-135m long. But after a detailed analysis, it was deemed that it indeed was the longest six in International cricket. Here is the detailed analysis video:

In this video, there is clear evidence that the six Brett Lee smashed was 143 meters as it landed outside the stadium in the practice nets.

Liam Livingstone – 122 meters

FAQs on Longest Six in Cricket

Who hit the longest six in cricket history 173 meters?

Aiden Blizzard hit a 130-meter six in a domestic T20 league which was speculated by fans to be 173 meters. It was later confirmed that the six was 130 meters long.

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