Most Sixes by Teams in ODI
Hitting a six is the most efficient way of collecting quick and maximum runs off a ball. And teams are more than aware of this fact.
Thus, we are seeing a surge in teams boasting power hitters who can nail sixes at their will. This, in turn, has pumped up the team’s scoring rate alongside their six-hitting tally.
And this article will list the teams with the most sixes in ODI cricket.
Most Sixes by Teams in ODIs
| Team | Sixes | Matches | 6s/Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3242 | 1074 | 3.01 |
| West Indies | 3165 | 897 | 3.52 |
| Pakistan | 2761 | 996 | 2.77 |
| Australia | 2710 | 1019 | 2.65 |
| New Zealand | 2616 | 849 | 3.08 |
| England | 2273 | 820 | 2.77 |
| South Africa | 2213 | 698 | 3.17 |
| Sri Lanka | 1965 | 940 | 2.09 |
| Zimbabwe | 1339 | 583 | 2.29 |
| Bangladesh | 1135 | 455 | 2.49 |
| Afghanistan | 828 | 181 | 4.57 |
| Ireland | 658 | 210 | 3.13 |
Key Insights on Teams with Most Sixes in ODI Cricket
Milestone and Overall Team Sixes Records in ODI
India and the West Indies are the only two teams with more than 3000 sixes in ODI cricket.
The Indian team is currently leading the pack, having crossed the 3000-sixes milestone in September 2023, the first by a team.
A total of 24 teams have hammered 100 or more sixes in the 50-over format. While 12 of them are full members, the rest are associate teams with temporary ODI status.
Among the teams with 500 maximums, Afghanistan have the best sixes-per-match ratio. On average, the Afghans hit approximately 4.5 sixes per ODI.
Namibia are the other team to smash four sixes per match among the teams with a minimum of 200 sixes.
Home vs Away ODI Sixes Milestones by Teams
India, New Zealand, the West Indies, South Africa and England are the five teams with 1000-plus sixes at home in ODIs.
Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and England are the five teams with more than 1000 sixes in overseas ODIs.
Highest Six Tally by Teams in Innings and Match
England’s 26 maximums against the Netherlands in 2022 are the most by a team in an innings.
The 2019 West Indies vs England game saw 46 sixes combined, the most in an ODI match.
Individual Batter Contributions Across ODI Teams
Eight batters each from India and Australia have struck 100-plus sixes, the joint most for any team in ODIs. Pakistan and the West Indies follow with six batters each, while South Africa have five batters.
Among the batters, Rohit Sharma, Shahid Afridi and Chris Gayle have slammed more than 300 maximums in ODI cricket.
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