Top 10 Longest Sixes in the History of PSL
Pakistan Super League is one of the world’s most thrilling cricket competitions. It contains some of the greatest hitters in world cricket, renowned for its hard-hitting and entertaining performances. The cricket fans have witnessed some of the longest sixes in the history of PSL. In this article, we will examine some of the most spectacular and biggest sixes in PSL history.
Batsman | Distance | Team | Opponent | Year |
Andre Fletcher | 114m | Peshawar Zalmi | Multan Sultans | 2018 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 108m | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | 2022 |
Andre Russell | 108m | Multan Sultans | KarachiKings | 2018 |
Kamran Akmal | 106m | Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore Qalandars | 2018 |
Joe Denly | 104m | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | 2018 |
Shahid Afridi | 102m | Karachi Kings | Peshawar Zalmi | 2018 |
Fakhar Zaman | 101m | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | 2018 |
Marlon Samuels | 101m | Peshawar Zalmi | KarachiKings | 2017 |
Kevin Pietersen | 101m | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | 2016 |
Shoaib Malik | 99m | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | 2020 |
Shoaib Maqsood | 99m | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | 2021 |
Muhammad Rizwan | 97m | Multan Sultans | Islamabad United | 2021 |
Colin Munro | 99m | Islamabad United | Karachi Kings | 2023 |
1). Andre Fletcher – 114m
Andre Fletcher, the West Indian opener, hit the longest six in PSL history. In 2018, he hit the ball for a tremendous six of 114 meters against Muhammad Irfan while playing for Peshawar Zalmi. This record was set by Andre Fletcher in the third edition of the Pakistan Super League and has not been broken as of the eighth season.
2). Tom Kohler-Cadmore – 108m
Tom Kohler, a batsman from England, began his PSL career with the Quetta Gladiators in PSL 3. Subsequently, in 2022, he was selected by PZ, where he struck the second-longest six in PSL history, 108 meters, against his former teammate Muhammad Nawaz.
3). Andre Russel – 108m
Andre is world-famous for his hard-hitting batting skills. In 2008, he struck a 108-meter six for Multan Sultans against Muhammad Amir of Karachi Kings. The majority of the longest sixes on this list were struck in 2018 when Pakistan Super League was played in Pakistan for the first time.
4). Kamran Akmal – 106m
While searching any Pakistan Super League record, you will find Kamran Akmal among the best players in terms of most fifties, most centuries, most runs, or most sixes. In the same way, he is included on the list of players with the most sixes. In PSL, he smashed a 106-meter six against Lahore Qalandars’ Bilal Khan.
5). Joe Denly – 104m
Joe Denly nailed Karachi Kings’ longest six. He hit 104 meters long to the youthful Shaheen Afridi of the Lahore Qeadris. Since then, Shaheen has improved his bowling abilities and has been promoted to LQ captain.
6). Shahid Afridi – 102m
The first name that comes to mind whenever you mention sixes is boom boom, Shahid Afridi. At the pinnacle of his career, Shahid Afridi struck the longest six of 158 meters in International Cricket. In the Pakistan Super League, his longest six is 102 meters against Peshawar Zalmi’s Sameen Gul at National Stadium Karachi.
7). Fakhar Zaman – 101m
Fakhar Zaman is currently the most aggressive opener for the Pakistani side. He attempts to take control of the bowling side from the very first ball. He is renowned for his massive sixes on the leg side. He struck a 101-meter six against Multan Sultan in the 2018 PSL. Chris Green had a fantastic performance, but Fakhar Zaman changed the tide in the tenth over. He hit three consecutive home runs, including one over the fence in right field.
8). Marlon Samuels – 101m
In the second season of the PSL, big man Marlon Samuels hit a six that measured 101 meters. He hit a six over mid-wicket against Sohail Khan of the Karachi Kings.
9). Kevin Pieterson – 101m
Kevin Pieterson struck the first six over 100 meters in PSL history. In the 1st Qualifying Final between Peshawar Zalmi and Muhammad Asghar of Peshawar Zalmi at Sharjah Stadium, he hits a six against Asghar.
10). Colin Munro
New Zealander Colin Munro, representing Islamabad United, struck the longest six of the current tournament. In the fourth game between IU and KK, Colin Munro blasted a long six of 99 meters against James Fuller at deep fine leg.
Biggest Sixes in PSL 8 2023
Batsmen | Meters |
Ben Cutting | 107 |
James Vince | 106 |
Odean Smith | 104 |
Azam Khan | 102 |
Martin Guptill | 101 |