The ICC Champions Trophy has seen some of the most explosive batting performances in international cricket's history. Big hitters have entertained fans by clearing the ropes effortlessly, making six-hitting a crucial part of the competition. Power-packed performances from some of the game's finest players have turned matches around in only a couple of overs. From openers settling the partnership to middle-order hitters finishing strong, sixes have consistently played a vital part in shaping the result of the games. The players who have hit the most sixes in the competition have thrilled crowds with their aggressive approach and fearless stroke play.
Who has the most sixes in the ICC Champions Trophy?
According to ESPN Cricinfo, former Indian captain and the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy winning captain Sourav Ganguly is the player who has the most sixes in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. "The Prince of Kolkata" played 13 matches and 11 innings in the tournament from 1998 to 2004, where he hit a total of 17 sixes. He also hit 66 boundaries with a highest score of 141 not out in the competition. He scored a total of 665 runs with an average of 73.88 and a strike rate of 83.12. West Indies's Chris Gayle, England's Eoin Morgan and Paul Collingwood, and Australia's Shane Watson are also on the list of players with the most sixes in the ICC CT.
| Players | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Total Runs Scored | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50/100 | Over Boundaries |
| Sourav Ganguly | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 665 | 141* | 73.88 | 83.12 | 3/50 3/100 | 17 |
| Chris Gayle | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 791 | 133* | 52.73 | 88.77 | 1/50 3/100 | 15 |
| Eoin Morgan | 2009-2017 | 13 | 13 | 439 | 87 | 43.90 | 92.03 | 4/50 | 14 |
| Shane Watson | 2002-2013 | 17 | 15 | 453 | 136* | 41.18 | 82.81 | 2/50 2/100 | 12 |
| Paul Collingwood | 2004-2009 | 11 | 11 | 403 | 82 | 50.37 | 78.71 | 2/50 | 11 |
Who has the most sixes in a single innings in the ICC Champions Trophy?
As of February 2025, former New Zealand opener Craig McMillan is the player who has the most sixes in a single inning in the ICC Champions Trophy, as reported by Champions Trophy's official website. McMillan hit seven sixes in an inning while playing against the United States at The Oval in the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. He also hit two boundaries and scored 64 runs in 27 balls with a strike rate of 237.03.
Australia's Shane Watson, India's Sourav Ganguly, Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, and New Zealand's Nathan Astle also secured a place in the top five of the list of players with the most sixes in an inning in the ICC CT.
| Player with Year | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Over Boundaries | Boundaries | Strike Rate | Opponent | Venue |
| Craig McMillan (2004) | 64 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 237.03 | United States | The Oval |
| Shane Watson (2009) | 136 | 132 | 7 | 10 | 103.03 | England | Centurion |
| Sourav Ganguly (2000) | 141 | 142 | 6 | 11 | 99.29 | South Africa | Nairobi |
| Shahid Afridi (2002) | 55 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 30.55 | Netherlands | Colombo |
| Nathan Astle (2004) | 145 | 151 | 6 | 13 | 96.02 | United States | The Oval |
FAQs on ICC Champions Trophy
A. Rohit Sharma hits the most sixes (631) in international cricket for India, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Chris Gayle hit the most sixes (17) in one match in the IPL against RCB in 2013, based on Olympics' official website.
A. Virat Kohli hit 30 sixes in Tests, 152 in ODIs, and 124 in T20 Internationals, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Sachin Tendulkar hit 4076 fours in his career, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
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