Here is a quick list of the longest sixes in international cricket. To know more details about these monster smashes, we have given a detailed description below.
• Shahid Afridi 158m
• Brett Lee 135m
• Aiden Blizzard 130m
• Corey Anderson 122m
• Adam Gilchrist 122m
• Albert Trott 120m
• Mark Waugh 120m
• Yuvraj Singh 119m
• Daniel Christian 117 m
• Chris Gayle 116m
1. Shahid Afridi
Often referred to as ‘Sixer King’, Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi started his career with the fastest century in ODI cricket. With a total of 476 sixes in International Cricket, Afridi ranks #2 among the cricketers with the most sixes in international cricket.
Six Distance: 158M
Smashed Against: Lonwabo Tsotsobe
2. Brett Lee
If we talk about the longest six in cricket history, the list cannot complete without Brett Lee. It is unexpected to see Brett Lee here because he was recognized as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. Lee was best known for his pace and regularly maintained 140km/h and above.
Six Distance: 135M
Smashed Against: Rovman Powell
Series: Test
Year: 2005
Venue: The Gabba
3. Aiden Blizzard
Famous for his monster shots and big swings, Blizzard considered an aggressive cricketer in the Australian T20 circuit. This left-hand cricketer smashed a powerful six to square leg back with strong wind and named a record of having the longest six in cricket history.
Six Distance: 130M
Smashed Against: Aaron Heal
Series: T20
Year: 2008
Venue: Western Australian Cricket Association