Sir Garfield Sobers to Yuvraj Singh: players who hit six sixes in an over
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Following the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket reflects on players who have hit six sixes in an over. Sobers was the first to achieve this feat in 1968, setting a landmark in cricket history. Yuvraj Singh's memorable 2007 over against Stuart Broad during the inaugural T20 World Cup is also highlighted. Other notable batters include Ravi Shastri, Herschelle Gibbs, and several modern players like Kieron Pollard and Hazratullah Zazai who have since matched this remarkable achievement.
- •Sir Garfield Sobers first achieved six sixes in 1968
- •Yuvraj Singh's iconic over came during the 2007 T20 World Cup
- •Herschelle Gibbs was the first to do it in ODIs
- •Other recent players include Kieron Pollard and Hazratullah Zazai
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Garfield Sobers to Yuvraj Singh: Every batter who has hit Six Sixes in an over
"With the recent passing of West Indies legend and Test great Sir Garfield Sobers, here's a look at all the players who have hit six sixes in an over.
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