The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup has been an exciting spectacle, with batsmen showcasing their skills across various fields related to the game. But amidst all the boundary-jutting and long sixes, there have been some extraordinary things too. In this tournament, seven famous batsmen from different teams have not hit even a single six so far.
#6 Chris Woakes of England
England all-rounder Chris Woakes has performed well when he has the ball in his hands, but he is not able to hit sixes consistently. Woakes has scored 44 runs in his five matches without a single ball crossing the boundary. His reputation as a strong hitter in the shorter version of the game is in stark contrast to these unexpected numbers.
#5 Ben Stokes of England
Englishman Ben Stokes, known for changing the game, is another powerful player in this list. Nevertheless, Stokes has struggled to hit six during the 2023 World Cup. He has scored only 48 runs so far and has not been able to cross the boundary yet. The cricket community is excitedly waiting for Stokes’ explosive performance.
#4 Liam Livingstone of England
England’s third player in this list, Liam Livingstone, has also found it difficult to leave his mark in the sixes column. Livingstone has scored 58 runs so far, but he has not put a single ball in the stands yet. It is well known that he has the ability to deliver a very powerful strike and supporters are hopeful that he will soon get into the routine of the competition.
#3 Tauheed Hridoy of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Tauheed Hridoy is included here because he scored 68 runs without hitting a single six in the 2023 World Cup. Although the youngster has shown consistency with the bat, he has yet to translate his strong hitting into significant hits. Their ability to cross boundaries is still developing.
#2 Kusal Perera of Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera of Sri Lanka is famous for his tremendous batting. But he has not been able to regain his six-hitting range in the 2023 World Cup. Perera has scored 94 runs, however, he has not been able to reach the maximum yet. When he launches the ball into the stands, fans can’t wait to see it.
#1 Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan
Pakistan’s opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has scored 162 runs without hitting a single six in the competition. Despite being consistently present at the top of the order, he has not hit many sixes in his innings. Pakistan supporters are optimistic that he will soon free himself and throw the ball upwards.
