In 10 years of PSL, Fakhar Zaman stands as the top six hitter with 135 sixes in 103 matches. He has also scored 3,246 runs at a strike rate of 143.43, which highlights both his power and consistency at the top of the order.
He is followed by Rilee Rossouw, who has hit 100 sixes in 103 matches, while Asif Ali sits close behind with 98 sixes in 96 matches and the best strike rate among the top three at 156.43. Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik also feature prominently on the list with 89 and 82 sixes respectively.
The top names in this chart include both long serving PSL stars and explosive overseas batters. To know more about the biggest six hitters in Pakistan Super League history, keep reading this blog.
Players With Most Sixes in PSL
Here is the top 10 list of players with the most sixes in PSL
| Player | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 103 | 3246 | 143.43 | 135 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 103 | 2514 | 145.15 | 100 |
| Asif Ali | 96 | 1289 | 156.43 | 98 |
| Kamran Akmal | 75 | 1972 | 136.94 | 89 |
| Shoaib Malik | 93 | 2350 | 127.78 | 82 |
| Shane Watson | 46 | 1361 | 138.59 | 81 |
| Shadab Khan | 99 | 1517 | 142.97 | 81 |
| Sharjeel Khan | 51 | 1180 | 141.14 | 78 |
| Colin Munro | 54 | 1633 | 149.81 | 78 |
| Kieron Pollard | 53 | 1149 | 162.28 | 77 |
Fakhar Zaman: 135 Sixes in 103 Matches
Fakhar Zaman is the King of Sixes in PSL history. Nobody has cleared the boundary more times than him in this league, and his 135 sixes in 103 matches is a record that may stand for a very long time.
He is Lahore Qalandars’ greatest ever batter and has been their most dangerous weapon at the top of the order since 2017.
Fakhar Zaman’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 3246 | 115 | 31.82 | 143.43 | 25 | 135 |
Asif Ali: 98 Sixes in 96 Matches
Asif Ali has a strike rate of 156.43 and 98 sixes in 96 matches. He is the finisher and comes in at the death, swings from the very first ball, and clears boundaries with ease.
He has played for Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, and Peshawar Zalmi, and no matter where he has gone, the sixes have always followed. Asif is a specialist finisher who wins games in the final few overs.
Asif Ali’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 1289 | 75 | 20.46 | 156.43 | 3 | 98 |
Rilee Rossouw: 100 Sixes in 103 Matches
Rilee Rossouw is the most destructive overseas batter the PSL has ever seen. His 100 sixes in 103 matches came at a strike rate of 145.15, and he holds the record for the fastest century in PSL history, a 41-ball hundred in 2023.
He has played for both Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators and has been a match-winner for both teams.
Rilee Rossouw’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 2514 | 121 | 32.23 | 145.15 | 13 | 100 |
Kamran Akmal: 89 Sixes in 75 Matches
Kamran Akmal was the most feared opener in the early years of the PSL. His 89 sixes in just 75 matches show how consistently he attacked bowlers from the very first over.
He played all seven of his PSL seasons for Peshawar Zalmi and was the top run-scorer in PSL 2017 when he won the Green Cap and Player of the Tournament award as Zalmi lifted the title. He gave Peshawar a terrifying start at the top almost every single time he played.
Kamran Akmal’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 1972 | 107* | 27.38 | 136.94 | 12 | 89 |
Shoaib Malik: 82 Sixes in 93 Matches
Shoaib Malik is the most experienced batter on this list and the only player here to have represented four different PSL franchises.
His 82 sixes in 93 matches came alongside 2,350 runs, making him one of the most complete batters in PSL history. He was the kind of middle-order batter who could anchor an innings or attack one depending on what his team needed.
Shoaib Malik’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 2350 | 73 | 33.09 | 127.78 | 15 | 82 |
Shane Watson: 81 Sixes in 46 Matches
Shane Watson has hit 81 sixes in just 46 matches, which is the best sixes-per-match ratio among all the batters in the top six.
The Australian all-rounder played for Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators during his PSL career, with a highest score of 91 not out and an average of 32.40 at a strike rate of 138.59. Watson retired from all cricket in 2020, but his PSL legacy remains remarkable.
Shane Watson’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 1361 | 91* | 32.4 | 138.59 | 9 | 81 |
Colin Munro: 78 Sixes in 54 Matches
Colin Munro is the most natural six-hitter New Zealand has ever produced, and he smashed 78 sixes in 54 matches for Islamabad United and Karachi Kings at a strike rate of 149.81.
His unbeaten 90 is his best PSL knock, and his average is 33.32. He was always among the most watchable batters in any game he played for either franchise.
Colin Munro’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 1633 | 90* | 33.32 | 149.81 | 13 | 78 |
Kieron Pollard: 77 Sixes in 53 Matches
Kieron Pollard is one of the greatest T20 cricketers of all time, and his PSL record backs that up completely.
He hit 77 sixes in just 53 matches at the highest strike rate on this entire list, 162.28, which shows just how cleanly and regularly he hit the ball out of the ground.
Kieron Pollard’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1,149 | 73 | 38.3 | 162.28 | 6 | 77 |
Shadab Khan: 81 Sixes in 99 Matches
He is not a specialist batter, yet he has scored 1,413 runs at a strike rate of 141.15 for Islamabad United across his entire PSL career. His ability to come in at a difficult time and clear the boundary with confidence has won United several matches over the years.
Shadab Khan’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 1517 | 91 | 21.98 | 142.97 | 9 | 81 |
Sharjeel Khan: 78 Sixes in 51 Matches
Sharjeel Khan’s ban in 2017, but he was arguably the most explosive opener in the entire competition. He smashed 74 sixes in just 49 matches at a strike rate of 140 and an average of 24.50 for Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.
His highest score of 117 and two fifties show that, on his day, nobody could stop him. Despite that, his place in the top 10 six-hitters of PSL history is fully deserved.
Sharjeel Khan’s PSL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 1180 | 117 | 25.10 | 141.14 | 5 | 78 |
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Conclusion: Fakhar Zaman is the Leading Six-hitter in PSL
Fakhar Zaman continues to lead the PSL six hitting charts with 135 sixes in 103 matches, which shows both his longevity and his impact at the top of the order.
With names like Rilee Rossouw, Asif Ali, Kamran Akmal, and Shadab Khan also high on the list, the table highlights the power hitters who have shaped the league over the years.
As more seasons are played, this race for the most sixes in Pakistan Super League history will remain one of the most exciting batting records to follow.
