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.
List of Top 10 Longest Sixes in Cricket History
| Rank | Player Name | Distance | Country | Played against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Lee | 143 meters | Australia | West Indies | 2005 |
| 2 | Martin Guptill | 127 meters | New Zealand | South Africa | 2012 |
| 3 | Liam Livingstone | 122 meters | England | Pakistan | 2021 |
| 4 | Corey Anderson | 122 meters | New Zealand | India | 2014 |
| 5 | Shahid Afridi | 120 meters | Pakistan | South Africa | 2013 |
| 6 | Mark Waugh | 120 meters | Australia | New Zealand | 1997 |
| 7 | Yuvraj Singh | 119 meters | India | Australia | 2007 |
| 8 | MS Dhoni | 118 meters | India | New Zealand | 2009 |
| 9 | Shahid Afridi | 118 meters | Pakistan | Australia | 2005 |
| 10 | Chris Gayle | 116 meters | West Indies | India | 2010 |
Longest Sixes in Cricket History: Detailed Overview
Brett Lee – 143 Meters Against West Indies
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 hit 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 Against Pakistan
Liam Livingstone is the player of England smashed the 122 meters straight six into the stands against Pakistan’s Fastest Bowler Haris Rauf. That Shot was unbelievable, and even England Cricket Board Posted Liam Livingstone Longest Six on its social Media platform.
Biggest six ever?! 😱 @LeedsRhinos, can we have our ball back? 😉
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 18, 2021
Scorecard/clips: https://t.co/QjGshV4LMM
🏴 #ENGvPAK 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/bGnjL8DxCx
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.
