Mitchell Marsh Enters Australia’s Exclusive ODI Six-Hitters Club
Mitchell Marsh made history on October 19, 2023, in Perth. He became the eighth Australian cricketer to hit over 100 sixes in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Historic Achievement in the ODI Format
This milestone was achieved during the first ODI against India, where Marsh’s explosive batting proved crucial. In a challenging match characterized by rain and seamer-friendly conditions, Australia faced early setbacks.
After India managed a score of 136/9 in 26 overs, Australia lost Travis Head in the second over. However, Marsh quickly took charge. He hit Arshdeep Singh for his first six, followed by another against Mohammed Siraj that marked his 100th six in only 97 ODIs.
Impressive Performance
- First six hit over deep square leg off Arshdeep Singh.
- 100th six struck against Mohammed Siraj over deep cover.
- Followed by a third six off Harshit Rana.
With this achievement, Mitchell Marsh joins an elite group of Australian players renowned for their six-hitting capabilities. The top six-hitters in Australia include:
| Player | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting | 159 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 155 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 148 |
| Shane Watson | 131 |
| David Warner | 130 |
| Aaron Finch | 129 |
| Andrew Symonds | 103 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 101* |
Global Context of Six-Hitting
On an international scale, Shahid Afridi holds the record for the most ODI sixes, with 351, followed by Rohit Sharma, who has 344. In addition to his ODI achievements, Marsh has also hit 32 sixes in Test matches and 101 in T20 Internationals, solidifying his status as a top-tier power hitter in cricket.
Mitchell Marsh continues to demonstrate his remarkable ability as a ball-striker, making significant contributions to Australia’s cricketing success.
