The biggest six-hitters in men's T20 history

When it comes to clearing the rope in men's T20 cricket, one name still towers above the rest. Chris Gayle sits at the summit with a staggering 852 sixes, launched across 8,325 balls faced at a rate of one every 9.77 deliveries. It is the kind of number that has defined an era of the format.

Snapping at his heels is Kieron Pollard, whose 820 sixes from 8,163 balls put him just 32 behind Gayle. Pollard clears the rope every 9.95 balls, marginally less often than the Universe Boss but no less destructive.

Third belongs to Nicholas Pooran, who has already amassed 794 sixes from 7,710 balls. Remarkably, Pooran's strike rate of a six every 9.71 balls is the best of the top three, hinting that the West Indian could yet chase down those ahead of him.

Then comes the most brutal name on the list. Andre Russell has 727 sixes, but he has needed only 5,305 balls to get there. His rate of one six every 7.30 balls is comfortably the most explosive in this elite group, underlining his reputation as the game's premier finisher.

After a clear gap, Rohit Sharma leads the pack with 510, though his 16.17 balls per six reflects a more orthodox role. Glenn Maxwell (498), Jos Buttler (462), Rovman Powell (455), Evin Lewis (448) and Colin Munro (442) complete the top ten.

The spread of efficiency is striking. Lewis clears the rope every 9.54 balls, second only to Russell among this group, while Buttler and Rohit sit past 15. West Indian power dominates the conversation, with five of the top ten hailing from the Caribbean, and the top four separated by their sheer relentlessness.