CPL 2024: Who Has Hit the Most Sixes This Season?

The 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season has delivered another thrilling showcase of power-hitting, with some of the finest T20 batsmen around the world lighting up the Caribbean skies with towering sixes. Here, we delve into the six players who’ve left an indelible mark on this season’s CPL with their boundary-clearing prowess.

Nicholas Pooran: 35 Sixes

Nicholas Pooran has been a six-hitting machine in CPL 2024, smashing 35 in just 11 games for Trinbago Knight Riders. His powerful wrists and sharp hand-eye coordination make him a bowler's nightmare. With a top score of 101 and a tournament-best strike rate of 169.69, Pooran expertly balances power with precision, accelerating the game when it matters most.

Shimron Hetmyer: 32 Sixes

Trailing close behind Pooran is Shimron Hetmyer from the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who has smashed 32 sixes in 13 matches. Known for his ability to clear boundaries with ease, Hetmyer combines raw power with a versatile approach, striking at an impressive rate of 185.25, the highest among the top players listed. His quickfire scores often disrupt the opposition's rhythm, and his highest score of 91 highlights his potential to play a long and impactful innings.

Johnson Charles: 31 Sixes

Johnson Charles of the St Lucia Kings has also made his presence felt this season, with 31 sixes in 12 matches. A seasoned T20 player, Charles has consistently provided solid starts at the top of the order, showcasing his ability to set a robust foundation for his team. His highest score of 89 further emphasizes his capacity to stay in control at the crease while launching big shots across the park.

Quinton de Kock: 28 Sixes

Quinton de Kock from the Barbados Royals has brought his characteristic finesse and technique to the CPL, hitting 28 sixes over 12 matches. With a high score of 115, he is the only player besides Pooran to have scored a century in this six-hitters list. His average of 45.30 indicates his ability to anchor the innings and score consistently, while his strike rate of 161.78 highlights his aggression during the powerplays and middle overs.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 24 Sixes

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has proven his worth with the bat for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, with 24 sixes in just nine matches. Known for his explosive starts, Gurbaz has an impressive strike rate of 171.33, and his highest score of 69 showcases his ability to impact the game right from the get-go. Despite his relatively low average of 29.88, Gurbaz’s quick runs provide his team with the initial push needed in the powerplay overs.

Faf du Plessis: 22 Sixes

Finally, Faf du Plessis from the St Lucia Kings rounds out the list with 22 sixes in 12 matches. The former South African captain brings a wealth of experience to the CPL, using his technical expertise to select shots and clear boundaries when needed. With an impressive average of 36.81 and a top score of 92*, Du Plessis has been the backbone of the St Lucia Kings' batting order.