In T20 cricket, six-hitting is an art – and Pakistan has had its fair share of artists. From crowd-pulling openers to fearless finishers, many Pakistani players have entertained fans with powerful maximums over the years.
Let’s take a look at the players who have smashed the most sixes for Pakistan in T20 Internationals and how their six-hitting ability helped Pakistan in crunch situations.
Top 10 Six-Hitters for Pakistan in T20Is
| Rank | Player | Matches | Sixes |
| 1️⃣ | Fakhar Zaman | 120 | 99 |
| 2️⃣ | Mohammad Rizwan | 106 | 95 |
| 3️⃣ | Babar Azam | 145 | 80 |
| 4️⃣ | Mohammad Hafeez | 119 | 76 |
| 5️⃣ | Shahid Afridi | 98 | 73 |
| 6️⃣ | Sahibzada Farhan | 46 | 69 |
| 7️⃣ | Shoaib Malik | 123 | 69 |
| 8️⃣ | Saim Ayub | 67 | 59 |
| 9️⃣ | Umar Akmal | 43 | 62 |
| 🔟 | Shadab Khan | 124 | 50 |
| 1️⃣1️⃣ | Mohammad Nawaz | 97 | 48 |
| 1️⃣2️⃣ | Iftikhar Ahmed | 66 | 44 |
| 1️⃣3️⃣ | Asif Ali | 58 | 37 |
| 1️⃣4️⃣ | Hasan Nawaz | 25 | 34 |
Fakhar Zaman – Unfiltered Firepower
If you want pure raw intent, Fakhar Zaman delivers. With a strike rate over 130+ and 99 sixes, Fakhar doesn’t wait — he attacks from ball one. Though not always consistent, his explosive batting style gives Pakistan fast starts.
His fearless approach and ability to clear the boundary with ease have now pushed him to the top of the list for most sixes for Pakistan in T20Is.
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Mohammad Rizwan – Smart Power and Consistency
Surprisingly, Mohammad Rizwan now sits second on the chart. Known for his calm presence and smart placement, Rizwan’s rise as a six-hitter proves his adaptability. With 95 sixes, he remains one of Pakistan’s most reliable T20I batters.
Rizwan’s sixes often come at crucial moments — whether it’s closing out games or shifting momentum. His clean hitting against both pace and spin makes him one of Pakistan’s most complete modern-day T20 batters.
Hafeez, Afridi & Babar – Different Styles, Same Damage
- Mohammad Hafeez, aka “The Professor,” mixed experience with aggression. His 76 sixes came from years of knowing when to accelerate.
- Shahid Afridi may have retired, but his legacy as a six-hitter still lives on. With a striking strike rate of 150, Afridi’s 73 sixes were often crowd-pleasers.
- Babar Azam, known more for class than power, still sits tied with Afridi with 78 sixes – showing how much his game has evolved in recent years.
Sahibzada Farhan, Shoaib Malik & Saim Ayub – New Era Meets Experience
Sahibzada Farhan has quietly emerged as one of Pakistan’s most aggressive modern T20 batters. With 69 sixes, he has already climbed into the top group despite playing far fewer matches than many others on the list. His fearless approach at the top of the order makes him a dangerous hitter.
Shoaib Malik’s six-hitting wasn’t flashy, but it was effective. With 69 sixes, he often played the finisher role quietly and effectively, using his experience to accelerate when Pakistan needed quick runs.
Saim Ayub represents the new generation of attacking Pakistani batters. With 59 sixes already in his young T20I career, his fearless stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers in the powerplay have quickly made him one of Pakistan’s most exciting hitters.
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Umar Akmal & Shadab Khan – Short but Explosive Contributions
Umar Akmal, during his peak, had power and timing. His 55 sixes remain one of the highlights of his T20 career and showed the natural attacking ability he possessed in the middle order.
Shadab Khan might not be known primarily for his batting, but his aggressive cameos often change the momentum of matches. With 50 sixes, his ability to clear the boundary under pressure has been valuable for Pakistan.
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Underrated Hitters: Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali & Mohammad Nawaz
Iftikhar Ahmed, affectionately called “Chacha,” has smashed 44 sixes despite limited matches. His ability to go big in the death overs makes him a major asset in Pakistan’s lower middle order.
Asif Ali might not top the runs charts, but his six-hitting impact is unforgettable. With 37 sixes, many of them came in short but explosive innings that turned matches around.
Mohammad Nawaz has also contributed with valuable lower-order hitting. His 48 sixes highlight his ability to support the middle order and add quick runs when needed.
FAQs – Pakistan T20I Six-Hitting Records
As of 2026, Mohammad Rizwan leads with 95 sixes in T20Is.
Shahid Afridi holds the record with a strike rate of 150, proving his explosive style.
Yes. Despite his elegant style, Babar has hit 80 sixes, tying with Afridi, which shows how he has adapted to modern T20 needs.
Final Thoughts
Back, in the fearless Afridi days to the classy power-driven Rizwan and Babar days today, to the all-around impact of six-hitters in what has always is a fun concept for cricket fans, it always appeals to see the best of what Pakistan has done in T20s – doesn’t merely mean runs, means impactful moments and no better moments than when they hit sixes which usually crisis moments that can define that match.
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