Hitting sixes isn’t just about smashing the ball hard; it’s about hitting it at just the right moment to send it over the boundary. Not everyone can do this well, but some players are famous for hitting long sixes.
Captains have many responsibilities during a big tournament like the World Cup, and hitting sixes usually isn’t one of them. However, a few Indian captains have hit the most sixes in the World Cup.
Let’s take a look at who they are.
5. MS Dhoni – 03 Sixes (2011)
The 2011 World Cup is very special for Indian cricket fans because it was held in India. MS Dhoni led the team to victory, making it even more memorable. Although Dhoni struggled in the tournament before the final, scoring only 150 runs in eight games, he turned things around by scoring 91 runs in the final against Sri Lanka, finishing with a famous six to win the World Cup. Dhoni hit only three sixes in the entire tournament, including the iconic one that still excites 1.4 billion Indians.
These were the top five captaincy moments in World Cup history. Rohit Sharma, who will lead the Indian team in the 2023 World Cup, could join this list soon. We all know his skill at hitting sixes, so it’s only a matter of time.
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4. Kapil Dev – 04 Sixes (1987)
Kapil Dev’s performance in the 1987 World Cup puts him on this list for the second time. He did well in this tournament, scoring 152 runs in five innings with an average of 50. His best score was 72 not out against New Zealand, earning him the Player of the Match title. He also hit four sixes during the tournament, placing his 1987 World Cup run in fourth spot on the list.
3. MS Dhoni – 06 Sixes (2015)
The cool captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who created the helicopter shot, is in third place with six sixes in the 2015 World Cup. MS Dhoni had a great season, even though he bats lower down the order. He scored 237 runs in just six innings, including two half-centuries.
With an average of nearly 60 and a highest score of 85 against Zimbabwe, he led the team to the semi-finals.
2. Kapil Dev – 07 Sixes (1983)
Kapil Dev, a key player in Indian cricket, put in his best effort to win the 1983 World Cup. He is one of only two Indian captains to have won the World Cup. In the 1983 World Cup, Kapil Dev scored 303 runs in eight matches, with his highest score being 175 against Zimbabwe. He had an impressive average of 60. Kapil Dev hit seven sixes during the tournament, making him second among Indian captains for the most sixes in a single World Cup season.
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1. Sourav Ganguly – 15 Sixes (2003)
Sourav Ganguly, a left-handed batter, had a fantastic time at the 2003 World Cup. He led the Indian team to the final and scored 465 runs in 11 matches, with an average of 58. Ganguly hit three centuries, with his highest score being 112 against Namibia. He also hit 15 sixes in the tournament, the most by any player in a single World Cup season.
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