Top 5 players with most sixes as captain in T20I cricket

T20 cricket has gained immense popularity over the years with fans loving the proceedings of the contest. There were some reservations regarding this version of the game when it came into the picture initially. However, perspectives changed with time and many players nowadays aim to thrive in T20 cricket. Meanwhile, the shortest international format is known to favour batters due to various factors.

With an innings comprising just 20 overs, batters do have the ability to play attacking cricket without thinking much about getting dismissed. However, the matter of fact is that all it takes is one delivery to end a players’ outing. Moreover, clearing ropes against quality bowlers takes some beating. However, many players have embraced this challenge even while leading the team.

Meanwhile, let’s look at the top 5 players with the most sixes as captain in T20I cricket:

5. Rohit Sharma – 50

Now, this is astonishing! The dashing opener became India’s full-time T20I captain only recently. However, he stands fifth on this elite list. Arguably the finest opener going around, Rohit embraces the leadership challenge and his big-hitting skills are the cherry on the cake. So far, captain Rohit has smashed 50 sixes in T20Is and that too in just 22 games.

4. Asghar Afghan – 53

Asghar Afghan’s contribution to Afghanistan cricket will be remembered in the times to come. The right-handed batter played several sensational knocks in his career and his leadership skills need no explanation. As far as Asghar’s ability to clear ropes is concerned, the 33-year-old has 53 sixes in 52 T20Is while leading the national team.

3. Virat Kohli – 59

Rohit’s predecessor Virat Kohli occupies third place on this list. Hailed as the finest batter of the modern era, Kohli has been nothing short of a run machine in his entire career. In fact, he averages over 50 even in an uncertain format like T20. Unlike the other players on this list, the right-handed batter is not predominantly known for hitting sixes. However, he has cleared the ropes 59 times in 50 T20Is while leading the team.

2. Aaron Finch – 70

The only batter with two 150-plus scores in T20Is, Aaron Finch is second on this list. The dashing opener likes to attack bowlers from the outset and his knack of playing big knocks makes him even more lethal. He also embraces the leadership challenge as it was under him, Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 title. Meanwhile, Finch has smashed 70 sixes in 56 T20Is while leading the Aussies.

1. Eoin Morgan – 85

England’s talismanic captain Eoin Morgan tops the list and not many can raise their eyebrows. The southpaw is credited for revamping England’s white-ball team with his leadership and batting skills as well. Morgan, who mostly bats in the middle-order, has played many staggering knocks in his career. He has overall smashed 85 sixes in 70 T20Is as captain to date.