Liam Livingstone hits massive six in T20I against Pakistan, here is a list of biggest sixes

The second Twenty20 International between England and Pakistan in Leeds witnessed some big hitting. Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali took the Pakistan bowlers to the sword as England looked to reach a big total. However, the exploits of Liam Livingstone took the game to a different level altogether. In the 16^th over bowled by Haris Rauf, the bowler bowled a full ball on off stump to Livingstone.

The batsman stayed on the crease and launched the ball straight down the ground for a massive six. The hit was so enormous that the ball went out of the stadium and into a nearby Rugby field. The distance of the six measured was 121 meters. This became one of the biggest hits in the history of the Twenty20 International format. But, there have been other monster sixes across limited-overs cricket and Test cricket that have shattered records.

Here is a look at some of the monster sixes that have been hit in all cricket.

Shahid Afridi 158 meter six vs South Africa, Johannesburg 2013

There is some controversy about this hit. During the Pink ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2013, Shahid Afridi was facing Ryan McLaren. The bowler bowled a full delivery on the middle and leg stump line. Afridi launched the ball and it went out of the stadium in Johannesburg. Erroneously, the distance measured was 158 meters. It is believed that the ball went into the nearby golf course. Later on, it was revealed that the distance of the six was just 120 meters. But, the distance went viral and many social media platforms uploaded it as a 158-meter six. This is not a record.

Brett Lee 143 meter six vs West Indies, Brisbane 2005

There is no controversy in this monster hit. During the 1^st Test between Australia and West Indies in 2005 in Brisbane, Darren Powell was bowling to Brett Lee. The bowler erred in his length and bowled a delivery on the middle and leg stump. Lee wound up and blasted a massive six. The ball sailed over the grandstand and into the nearby practice pitches. The distance measured was 143 meters. This officially became a monster hit in world cricket.

Martin Guptil 127 meter six vs South Africa, Wellington 2012

The Twenty20 International between New Zealand and South Africa in 2012 saw some amazing hitting. South Africa was restricted to a low score but Martin Guptill was in a different zone. The batsman got going with a six off Lonwabo Tsotsobe in the sixth over. In that same over, Guptill smashed another six and this was enormous. The ball was launched onto the roof in Wellington and it came back down. When they measured the hit, it was 127 meters. Three years later, Guptill would hit the roof of the Westpac stadium again, this time in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal against West Indies.

Corey Anderson 122 meter six vs India, Napier 2014

Corey Anderson is known as the player who hit the fastest century in ODI cricket against West Indies. His century off 36 balls broke the previous record of 37 balls set by Shahid Afridi in 1996 against Sri Lanka in Nairobi. But, Anderson reserved his best against India. In the ODI in Napier, Anderson blasted a full ball on the pads from Mohammed Shami over the stands at deep midwicket. It bounced off the roof and onto the road. The distance of the six measured was 122 meters.

Mark Waugh 120 meter six vs New Zealand, Perth 1997

Mark Waugh was one of the most talented players from Australia in the 90s. His silken drives and effortless flicks were a sight to behold in cricket. But, occasionally, he would become a big hitter in his own right. During the 1997 Perth Test against New Zealand, Mark Waugh showed his brilliance. Daniel Vettori looped a flighted ball on middle and off stump. Mark Waugh jumped down the track and launched Vettori onto the roof of the Lillee-Marsh stand. The distance was 120 meters and showed that Waugh could hit a big blow when needed.

Yuvraj Singh 119 meter six vs Australia, Durban 2007

Before Liam Livingstone’s big hit, Yuvraj Singh redefined batting in the Twenty20 format. In the 2007 World T20, Yuvraj was in top form. In the Super Six clash against England, Yuvraj created history by becoming the second player in international cricket to hit six sixes in one over. Yuvraj, in the course of the knock, also hit a fifty off 12 balls which made it the fastest fifty in T20 cricket. But, better things were in store in the semi-final.

Yuvraj continued from where he left off. He flicked a six off Brett Lee into the top tier at deep backward square leg. The distance of the six was 119 meters and Australia bore the brunt of his ferocious batting. Yuvraj’s 70 off 30 balls have India a memorable win and played a big part in their title triumph.

Misbah ul Haq 111 meter six vs Australia, Johannesburg 2007

Australia’s bowlers were being tonked around in the 2007 World T20. Before the match against India, Australia’s bowlers faced the brunt of Pakistan’s batsmen. Misbah-ul-Haq, who was having a brilliant tournament, continued his rich vein of form. In the 19^th over of Pakistan’s chase, Misbah ul Haq blasted a massive six off Nathan Bracken to wide long-on. The six measured was 111 meters.

Chris Gayle 105-120 meter six vs Australia, The Oval 2009

Australia’s struggles in World T20s continued. After the loss to Sri Lanka, Australia was confronted with the West Indies. They managed to notch 169 but they were confronted by a Gayle force. Chris Gayle unleashed his brutality on Brett Lee. In one over, he hit three sixes. One of the sixes measured 105 meters. One six went over the scoreboard and onto Harlesford Road at The Oval. The distance is not measured but it was estimated to be 120 meters. The third six was in between 110-115 meters. Gayle’s brilliant 88 helped West Indies thrash Australia by a massive margin to knock them out of the tournament.