Chris Gayle to Hardik Pandya: Top 7 players with the most sixes hit in ICC Champions Trophy
These are the players who have scored an astonishing number of maximums in the ICC tournament whose first edition was played back in 1998
Chris Gayle to Hardik Pandya: Top 7 players with the most sixes hit in ICC Champions Trophy
1. Sourav Ganguly (India) - 17 sixes
The former India skipper played a total of 13 matches in the ICC tournament, scoring 3 centuries and half-centuries each. With 665 runs at an incredible average of 73.88, Ganguly also scored several maximums in the competition.
2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 15 sixes
The former West Indies batter was one of the most explosive cricketers to ever feature in the tournament. With 791 runs in 17 matches and that too at a brilliant average of 52.73, Gayle has hit many sixes in the ICC event.
3. Eoin Morgan (England) - 14 sixes
The former England skipper was known to be hard-hitter of the ball and he showcased this ability well in the ICC tournament, sending many deliveries into the stands. Morgan played 13 matches in the competition, scoring 439 runs at an average of 43.90.
4. Shane Watson (Australia) - 12 sixes
The former Australia all-rounder played some fine knocks in the ICC tournament, hitting many towering sixes. Watson played a total of 17 matches in the competition, scoring 453 runs at an average of 41.18.
5. Paul Collingwood (England) - 11 sixes
The former England skipper played a total of 11 matches in the ICC tournament and hit several sixes. Collingwood scored 403 runs in the competition at a fantastic average of 50.37.
6. Hardik Pandya (India) - 10 sixes
Despite only playing 5 matches in the tournament so far, Pandya has hit an astonishing number of maximums. The India all-rounder has scored a total of 105 runs in the ICC event at a blistering average of 52.50.
7. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 10 sixes
The former Pakistan all-rounder played a total of 13 matches in the ICC tournament and scored several towering sixes. Afridi scored a total of 167 runs in the competition at an average of 15.18.