Cricket is a sport that has a massive following in Pakistan, and the country has produced some of the greatest players in the game's history. One of the most exciting aspects of One Day International (ODI) cricket is the ability of batsmen to hit sixes, which is always a crowd-pleaser. In this article, we will be exploring the top 10 Pakistani cricketers who have hit the most sixes in ODIs in 2022. So, if you're a fan of Pakistani cricket or you love seeing the ball fly over the boundary rope, keep reading to discover who makes the cut.
1. Imam-ul-haq
In the first position, we have Imam-ul-haq, who hit 8 sixes in 8 innings. He played with a strike rate of 94.74, registering a tremendous average of 72.14. Apart from the 8 maximums, he also hit 37 fours which helped him to get two centuries in 2022.
2. Khushdil Shah
On the second spot, we have Khushdil Shah, who hit 7 maximums in the year 2022. He had an overall strike rate of 102.46. He had a moderate average of 33.20. He is a flamboyant left-handed batsman who bats in the middle order.
3. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is ranked third on this list of six hitters, with 6 sixes in only 4 innings. He had an appreciable strike rate of 118.24 and an average of 54.0. Shadab is a valuable lower-order right-handed batsman.
4. Babar Azam
The captain of the Pakistani side stands in the fourth position in this list. In 2022, he hit 5 sixes in 9 innings. Apart from these five maximums, he also hit 63 fours which helped him fetch a total of 679 runs. He had a magnificent average of 84.87.
5. Mohammad Nawaz
On number 5, we have Mohammad Nawaz with 3 sixes in 5 innings. Nawaz did not have a great year with the bat in ODI cricket. He averaged only 12.50 and accumulated only 50 runs throughout the year.
6. Mohammad Rizwan
Next up is Mohammad Rizwan. He also hit 3 sixes in 7 innings. Accumulating 201 runs in the entire year, Rizwan averaged 33.50 in the ODI format. Rizwan also plays a vital role behind the stumps for Pakistan.
7. Fakhar Zaman
On the seventh spot, we have Fakhar Zaman with 3 sixes in 9 innings. Known primarily for playing the pivotal role of opener batsman, Fakhar also hit 38 fours in these innings. He racked up 303 runs with an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 86.07.
8. Agha Salman
With 2 sixes in his pocket, Agha Salman stands in the eighth position in this list. In 2022, he played in only 3 innings, remaining not out on 2 occasions. He hit 2 sixes in these innings and also registered one half-century to his name.
9. Mohammad Wasim
Pakistan’s prime bowler Mohammad Wasim is ranked ninth with 2 sixes in 4 innings. He faced only 35 balls in 2022 and scored 34 runs. Out of the four innings, he got out for a duck in one inning and registered a high score of 17* in another.
10. Zahid Mahmood
Last but not least, Zahid Masood makes it to the final spot of the list of top six hitters with only a single maximum to his name. Facing only 10 balls in the entire year in 2 innings, this was the only shot that went over the ropes.
