T20 cricket is all about big hits and entertainment, and South African cricketers have been known to provide just that on the global stage. Over the years, several South African players have made a name for themselves as hard-hitting batsmen in the T20I World Cup. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 six-hitters in the T20I World Cup for South Africa. From explosive openers to finishers, these players have lit up the tournament with their ability to clear the boundary at will. So, let's dive into the list and relive some of the most memorable moments of South African batting in the T20I World Cup.
1. AB de Villiers
Let us begin the list with star batsman AB de Villiers. De Villiers hit 30 sixes in 29 innings. He played with a strike rate of 143.40. Besides the maximums, he also hit 51 fours. De Villiers' ability to clear the boundary at will and play innovative shots has made him a fan favorite.
2. JP Duminy
Next on the list is JP Duminy. Between 2007 and 2016, Akmal hit 23 sixes in 23 innings. He played with a strike rate of 129.68 and recorded the highest score of 86*. Duminy possessed the ability to clear the boundary with ease and play all around the ground.
3. Albie Morkel
Albie Morkel stands in the third position on this list with 20 sixes in 20 innings. A strike rate of 142.59 clearly indicates that Morkel was an aggressive batter. Coming in to bat down in the order, it was the all-rounder’s duty to finish off the game in the team’s favor.
4. Jacques Kallis
Next up is the legendary batter, Jacques Kallis. Kallis hit 13 sixes in 13 innings while playing with a strike rate of 117.66. Although Kallis was known more for his solid and steady batting style, he was also a capable six-hitter. He has also bagged fours during his outings in the tournament.
5. Quinton de Kock
On number five, we have Quinton de Kock, who is praised for his aggressive approach as an opener. Since 2007, he hit 12 sixes in 18 innings with a strike rate of 130.99. Fifty-one fours recorded under his name tell us that he likes to keep the ball grounded but is not shy of lofting the ball.
6. Justin Kemp
Justin Kemp takes away the sixth spot on this list. The right-handed middle-order batter can hit the ball a long way. He smashed ten sixes in just five innings of the inaugural T20I World Cup in 2007. His strike rate was as high as 139.51 in this tournament. His shots also included 13 fours.
7. Aiden Markram
On number seven, we have Aiden Markram. While featuring in only two T20I World Cups during 2021-2022, Markram has hit ten sixes, along with 22 fours, in just nine innings and has a strike rate of 137.36. His aggressive approach has been quite beneficial for the team.
8. David Miller
Spot number eight belongs to David Miller, who hit ten sixes in 14 innings. He played with a strike rate of 132.98 and also registered his highest score of 59*. Miller's ability to hit the ball out of the park with ease is well-known to the world. On his day, Miller can single-handedly take the game away from the opposition.
9. Rilee Rossouw
Moving ahead, we have Rilee Rossouw. Featuring in the T20I World Cups since 2016, Rossouw bagged nine sixes in just five innings and played with an astonishing strike rate of 165.88. He is also the only player to hit a century in the T20I World Cups for South Africa.
10. Hashim Amla
The final player to make it to this list of six hitters is Hashim Amla. Amla hit eight sixes in 14 innings while playing with a strike rate of 127.45. The masterclass opener consistently scored runs for the team during the T20I World Cups of 2012-2016.
