5 players with the most sixes in the history of the Big Bash League

The Big Bash League is considered one of the most influential T20 league globally, alongside the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the other leagues around world. Big Bash League is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Australia that was established in 2011 to replace the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. The Perth Scorchers won the first season of the Big Bash League, BBL 12, beating the Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets. The Perth Scorchers have been the most successful team in the league, winning five times. They are followed by Sydney Sixers who have won the league three times. Here are the top 5 players in the league with the most sixes hit during its short history.

5 players with the most sixes in the history of Big Bash League

1. Chris Lynn ( 200 Sixes )

Chris Lynn, a former Australian cricketer, currently plays for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. He is known for his aggressive style of play. Lynn made his Big Bash League debut in the 2011-12 season for the Brisbane heat. He was also highest run-scorer in the 2015-16 season in the BBL. He has an aggressive strike rate of 148.11 and scores, on a average of 35.28 in the Big bash.

2. Aaron Finch ( 118 Sixes )

Former Australian Captain Aaron Finch is in the second position with 118 sixes. He is also an aggressive opening batsman with a Strike rate of 142.53 in T20i. The 37-year-old made his debut for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2011-12 season. Finch’s impact as a leader has been immense. Early in 2019 he led Melbourne Renegades to a Maiden BBL title and, in 2021, led Australia to an inaugural T20 World Cup in the UAE.

3. Glenn Maxwell (115 Sixes)

One of the world’s most dynamic and exciting players, Glenn Maxwell has revolutionized One-day and T20 batting with his aggressive approach. He displays a very intent towards the game, consistently playing same exclusive cricketing shots throughout the innings. He boasts a strike rate of 150.87 in BBL cricket. He made his Big Bash debut in the 2012-13 season and currently captains the Melbourne Stars.

4. Ben Mcdermott (112 Sixes )

Benjamin Reginald McDermott is a 29-year-old right-hand batsman who plays for the Hobart Hurricanes and the Australian national team. McDermott made his BBL debut for the Brisbane Heat in the 2013-14 season. in BBL 06, the right-handed blasted nine sixes on his way to a match-winning knock of 114 of 52 deliveries.

5. Alex Hales ( 99 Sixes )

Alex Hales is a former English cricketer, who currently plays for the Sydney Thunder, in the Big Bash League. He made his Big Bash league debut with the Melbourne Renegades in the 2012-13. He stands as one of the most seasoned batsmen in the Big Bash League, boasting a considerable experience. He strike rate stands at 150.27 , showcasing his aggression and adaptability to the shortest format of the game.