Longest Six in Cricket History: Verified Records and Methodology

A cricket ground goes silent for a heartbeat when a batter absolutely middles one. There’s the crack, a gasp, then the ball climbs into a different postcode. Screens flicker with a number, pundits lean into superlatives, and somewhere a groundsperson is doing mental maths about how to retrieve a white Kookaburra from in among the rafters. That single number—the distance—has become its own micro‑record, the currency of raw power. Yet it is also the most misunderstood figure in the sport.

This is the definitive, verified look at the longest six in cricket history and the biggest sixes across formats and leagues. It blends on‑ground experience, broadcast telemetry, and ball‑tracking evidence with a clear editorial line: celebrate the monsters, but separate myth from measurement.

Quick answer: the longest verified six

The longest verified six in international cricket measured by modern ball‑tracking and publicly cited by the governing broadcast is 122 meters by Liam Livingstone. Measurement source: Hawk‑Eye on the ECB/Sky broadcast feed, with the distance calculated from point of contact to projected ground landing using the tracked trajectory.

Across all cricket where a league feed has published telemetry, the largest cluster of verified distances sits between 120 and 125 meters. Albie Morkel’s 125‑meter strike in the IPL is the most widely cited league‑certified reading in that range (published by the host broadcaster). Distances touted above that—like 130 meters or the famous 150‑plus meters—enter disputed territory unless accompanied by projection methodology and raw tracking data.

Top verified longest sixes: curated list with source and method

Methodology for this list:

Only sixes with a public or broadcast‑disclosed measurement method are marked verified.
“League feed” means the official tournament/broadcaster reported the figure.
“Hawk‑Eye” or “ball‑tracking” indicates a tracked trajectory.
“Estimated” means the number was shown on screen without a transparent method, or later contested by a more reliable source.

Table: Selected longest sixes with verification notes

Player	Distance (m)	Distance (ft)	Format/League	Venue	Measurement source	Notes
Liam Livingstone	122	400	T20 International	Headingley, Leeds	Hawk‑Eye via ECB/Sky	Verified ball‑tracking; landmark modern benchmark for international cricket.
Albie Morkel	125	410	IPL	Chennai	League feed (broadcast telemetry)	Widely cited; methodology not fully disclosed; sits at the high end of league‑published readings.
Chris Lynn	121	397	BBL	Brisbane (The Gabba)	Fox Cricket ball‑tracking	High‑confidence broadcast tracking; one of BBL’s signature distances.
Martin Guptill	122–127	400–417	International/domestic NZ	Wellington (Sky Stadium)	Broadcast reading; range disputed	Multiple televised readings exist; the higher number is often cited, but methodology disclosure varies.
Shahid Afridi	120	394	International	Johannesburg (Wanderers)	SuperSport broadcast estimate	Verified broadcast reading around 120; the 158‑meter claim is myth (see myth‑busting).
Yuvraj Singh	119	390	T20 International	Durban	Broadcast reading	Big arc over the stands; broadcast provided a reading in the high‑teens of the 100s.
Andre Russell	117	384	CPL	Basseterre	League feed	Reported repeatedly by CPL feed; typical of Russell’s flat‑power profile.
Rohit Sharma	116–118	381–387	International/IPL	Varies	League/broadcast readings	Several long‑range hits reported in this band; tracking‑based reads exist for multiple venues.
MS Dhoni	112	367	International/IPL	Varies	Hawk‑Eye/Star Sports	A known verified number for Dhoni’s cleanest arc; he owns multiple readings around the century mark or higher.
Nicholas Pooran	117	384	International/CPL	Varies	League/broadcast readings	Consistently hits beyond the rope; several verified readings in the teens of the 100s.
AB de Villiers	111	364	IPL	Bengaluru	League feed	Not his longest visually, but a tracked high reading at altitude‑friendly Bengaluru.
Asif Ali	111	364	PSL	Karachi/Lahore	PSL feed	Big‑leverage hitter recorded in the low‑hundreds.
Kieron Pollard	105–110	344–361	IPL/International	Mumbai/Port of Spain	League/broadcast readings	Uses a heavy bat and flat trajectory; multiple readings cluster just above 100.

Note: This is a verified‑first approach; it prioritizes ball‑tracking or explicit league feed data. Exceptional hits exist off television era or without telemetry; they’re addressed under “Disputed Claims and Myths.”

How six distance is measured in cricket

Cricket now benefits from the same tech stack that transformed line calls and DRS. Distance, however, is trickier than a crease line. Here’s the anatomy of a trustworthy number.

Ball‑tracking (Hawk‑Eye or equivalent): The gold standard on televised games using calibrated cameras. The system reconstructs the ball’s 3D path from bat to landing or interception. When the ball hits roofwork or stands, the system projects the remainder of its flight along the same ballistic trajectory to a ground plane. The result is the “carry distance,” which is the only apples‑to‑apples metric across venues.
League broadcast telemetry: Some leagues publish distances through custom graphics tied to the ball‑tracking provider. This can be as robust as Hawk‑Eye or a lighter triangulation/visual estimation pipeline. Where the provider is known and calibrated, trust is high; where the display is a post‑production overlay with no method disclosed, caution is warranted.
Smart ball (inertial sensors): Increasingly common for speed and spin capture. These chips do not directly measure distance; they inform models (exit speed, spin rate, impact data) that, in tandem with trajectory cameras, refine projections. On their own, they’re not a distance tool.
Manual or visual estimation: Historic or lower‑tier games sometimes rely on geometry (distance to a fixed landmark) or rough overlays. These can produce massive inaccuracies unless the projection math is precise.
Start and end points: A proper measurement starts at the exact instant of bat‑ball contact (not from the popping crease, not from the batter’s stance) and ends at the point the ball would have met the ground if unimpeded. Systems that stop at a stand strike or rooftop impact understate carry; those that measure to the roof and then add a 2D ground distance overstate it. Projection to ground plane is the standard.

Why numbers vary across leagues and nights

Two hits with identical bat speeds can produce different distances because the environment is a co‑author.

Altitude and air density: Johannesburg and Centurion sit far above sea level. Thin air means less drag. A strike with the same exit velocity and launch angle will carry further there than at a coastal ground.
Wind fields: Not just “wind at your back.” Stadiums create micro‑turbulence. At Wellington, wind can swirl; at certain Indian grounds, evening sea breezes funnel down a stand gap. A light tailwind can add several meters to a parabolic flight.
Launch angle and spin: A 35–42 degree launch angle often maximizes carry for the exit speeds seen in elite cricket. Topspin can pull the ball down; backspin adds lift. Big hitters who impart backspin while maintaining exit speed are the ones who flirt with the record bands.
Ball condition and temperature: A newer, drier ball and warmer air favor carry. A slightly older ball or humidity (heavy air) suppresses distance.
Boundary size and rope position: The number printed on screen is independent of rope distance, but boundary setup influences intent. Long straight boundaries coax lofted arcs with optimal angles; short square boundaries invite flat pulls and cuts that travel shorter horizontally even if struck ferociously.
Camera calibration and tracking fidelity: Not every broadcast runs full multi‑camera calibration on every ball. Big tournaments do; some domestic streams don’t. Precision depends on the rig.

Disputed claims and myths: the truth about 150 meters and the “Afridi 158”

Cricket’s folklore is glorious, and it should be, but folklore isn’t data. Let’s set the record straight on the most viral claims.

The 158‑meter Shahid Afridi myth: A cherished story says Afridi cleared 158 meters at the Wanderers. The verified broadcast reading for that famous straight hit sat around 120 meters, consistent with tracked carry at altitude. The 158 figure appears to have been a conversion or a misreading of a graphic. No official Hawk‑Eye data or league feed has ever published a legitimate trajectory for a 150‑plus meter six in a professional match.
Brett Lee’s “130 meters” and similar bowler‑edge tales: Several old‑era claims peg sixes in the 130s without ball‑tracking. Many of these were stadium‑to‑landmark approximations measured in a straight line or even across diagonals, not along the ball’s arc. When re‑analyzed with proper projection physics, they fall back into the 110–125 band.
The Albert Trott over‑the‑pavilion legend: A monument of the sport’s early days. Yes, Trott hit the ball over the Lord’s Pavilion, a feat of incredible timing. But the conversion to modern carry distance is speculative. Roof and height contact complicate projection; no calibrated cameras existed. It lives as a romantic chapter, not a verified modern record.
“I saw a 150‑meter six with my own eyes”: Human perception over distance is notoriously poor, especially for parabolic flight. The difference between 120 and 140 looks dramatic, but on a scale of stands and sky, we overestimate. Without tracking and projection, treat triple‑digit claims past the mid‑teens as folklore until proven otherwise.

Could a 150‑meter six happen? Consider the physics. A top‑end exit velocity for elite hitters sits around the low‑to‑mid 50s in meters per second when they absolutely flush one. At an optimal launch angle and with favorable altitude and tailwind, modeled carry distances gravitate toward the one‑teens to the mid‑120s. Getting to 150 would require either exit speeds beyond what cricket bats and balls currently produce, or extreme environmental assistance. In a closed‑form model without gale‑force wind and with a standard ball, it is implausible.

League records: IPL, BBL, PSL, CPL, The Hundred, international formats

Each competition runs its own measurement stack and graphics package. Some lean heavily on Hawk‑Eye; others have a blended pipeline. What follows reflects distances with published or long‑standing broadcast measurements.

International cricket: the longest six in international cricket

Verified high benchmark: Liam Livingstone at 122 meters, measured by Hawk‑Eye on an ECB/Sky feed, remains the standout modern figure for international play.
Other elite hits: Martin Guptill’s towering arcs in New Zealand venues have clocked readings in the 120s, though not all are accompanied by transparent methodology. Yuvraj Singh’s clean lift at Durban carried a high‑teens reading on broadcast. Shahid Afridi’s Johannesburg blow around 120 meters remains emblematic of altitude‑enhanced carry. Rohit Sharma and Andre Russell (in West Indies colors) own multiple readings in the one‑teens.

IPL: longest six in IPL history

Albie Morkel’s 125 meters is the tournament’s signature monster per the league broadcast feed. While exact tracking methodology is rarely spelled out on screen, the figure has persisted across seasons and recaps.
IPL’s elite band includes multiple hitters: MS Dhoni routinely threaded straight hits north of a hundred, AB de Villiers exploited Bengaluru’s thinner air with one‑teens, Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard both sit comfortably in the triple‑digits. Contemporary finishers like Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell also populate the century‑plus segment.
Reading IPL distances: Early‑era measurements relied more on broadcast overlay methods; the modern feed folds in ball‑tracking. This blend explains why IPL lists sometimes vary between outlets.

BBL: longest six in BBL

Chris Lynn’s 121 meters at the Gabba is the competition’s calling card, captured and replayed by Fox Cricket with ball‑tracking data attached. Lynn’s flatter swing often yields big numbers when he lifts the launch angle.
Others in the BBL one‑hundreds include Tom Banton, Andre Russell in guest stints, and domestic bangers who thrive on Australian decks with true bounce.

PSL: longest six in PSL

Asif Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed headline PSL’s heavy‑hitters with readings around 110 and above on the PSL feed.
PSL’s venues vary in altitude and boundary setup; Karachi and Lahore have produced a steady run of triple‑digit distances on league graphics.

CPL: longest six in CPL

Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran dominate the leaderboard, with broadcast‑verified strikes around 115–117 meters at Caribbean venues where humidity can be heavy but mishit forgiveness is low thanks to shorter square boundaries.
Kieron Pollard’s best CPL readings hover just above a hundred, but his power profile trends flatter, so his longest aren’t always his scariest.

The Hundred and English domestic T20

Liam Livingstone owns several century‑plus measurements in domestic English white‑ball cricket, with a headline 122‑meter equivalent reading in the format’s debut season captured by Sky’s ball‑tracking.

Test and ODI contexts

Longest six in Test cricket and ODI cricket sits in similar bands because the bat‑ball physics don’t change. Tests see fewer attempts at max launch angle, but when they happen—especially at altitude or with set batters—they join the 110‑plus club. In ODIs, Rohit Sharma, Martin Guptill, and MS Dhoni have all posted century‑plus readings on broadcast.

Stadium records and environment notes

No two grounds are equal. The same exit velocity and angle will fly differently at the Wanderers than at Wankhede.

Altitude‑friendly grounds

The Wanderers, Johannesburg: Elevated air and a symmetric straight play area. Big straight hits travel longer; Afridi’s famous lift landed here at a high verified number. AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle have both produced jaw‑droppers in this bowl.
SuperSport Park, Centurion: Another high‑altitude South African venue. Even mishits can carry deep; clean strikes sound and fly different up here.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Set at elevation with a quick outfield and a true pitch. Shorter boundaries square in some configurations invite towering pulls and slogs that still climb into triple‑digit distances.

Coastal and near‑sea‑level arenas

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Humid and often at night, but the ball flies when dry. Shorter squares and a long straight channel. Dhoni and Pollard have peppered the top tiers here.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: The cauldron effect, a high amphitheatre wall, and an evening breeze from one end. Big left‑handers enjoy the shorter leg‑side when the rope is pulled up.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Compact dimensions. Distances run smaller here compared with the visual spectacle because carry is often intercepted by stands earlier; projection helps, but ceilings and roof strikes complicate measurement.

Large playing areas

Melbourne Cricket Ground: The long boundary straight and big pockets force different shot shapes. The cleanest hits here are often along the arc between long‑on and deep midwicket. Even triple‑digit distances look less dramatic because of the sheer scale of the bowl.
Lord’s: The famous slope and dense air make it a stern test for true carry. Albert Trott’s legend lives here, but modern, tracked triple‑digits are rarer than at higher‑altitude or more open venues.
Motera (Narendra Modi Stadium), Ahmedabad: Vast footprints allow the rope to be set deep. When the outfield is quick and the air dry, the best arcs in the one‑teens show up on the feed.

How hitters actually produce record sixes

Numbers flatten players into digits; the reality is deeply human and technical.

Bat speed and timing: You’ll hear “exit velocity” thrown around; in cricket, the pathway to elite exit velocity is bat speed through the hitting zone plus a pure contact window. That window is tiny: a few millimeters toward the toe or high on the face drops the exit speed sharply. Players like Rohit Sharma appear effortless because their bat speed is loaded early and released late; the bat is still accelerating at impact.
Launch angle as a choice: Chris Lynn is a study in adaptation. His natural swing plane is flatter, superb for clearing 70–90 meters. When he adds loft under certain lengths—front‑foot and under the ball—he accesses the 120 class. Liam Livingstone intentionally aims for a 35–40 degree angle on length balls with a high backlift and a strong top hand to keep the face square at impact.
Backspin and the sweet spot: Golfers talk about backspin adding carry; batters achieve it by hitting slightly under the ball with a square face and a fast bat. Livingstone and Guptill are good exponents. Topspin, common on cross‑bat shots, can rob carry but still clear ropes with ease.
Strength versus sequencing: Andre Russell is a prime example that raw strength supports but does not replace sequencing. From a semi‑open stance, Russell coils through the hips, then uncoils in a kinetic chain that whips the bat. That chain—not just gym numbers—produces the speed.
Pitch length and bowler speed: Contrary to intuition, extra bowler pace can help. When a seamer misses full and the batter meets it perfectly, the incoming speed adds to the outgoing speed. The perfect storm for a record six is an overpitched ball at high pace on a true surface with a set batter aiming straight.
Equipment: Modern bats have large sweet spots and lightweight pick‑ups, but weight alone doesn’t create distance. Heavier bats can help when the swing arc is optimized; otherwise, they slow hands. Players swap bats for different roles—Russell’s match bat is not the same as a touch player’s, and both are balanced for their swing plane.

Ranking philosophy and editorial standards

The sheer number of “top 10 longest sixes” lists online tells you two things: there’s real demand, and there’s confusion. This page commits to three principles.

Verification over virality: If a number lacks a transparent method, it gets an asterisk or stays out. Ball‑tracking and league feed telemetry get priority. Anecdotes live in the myth section.
Apples to apples: We treat carry distance from contact to ground projection as the standard. Roof strikes and stand impacts must be projected; flat 2D tape to a wall doesn’t compare.
Living document: As new leagues add smart tech and publish their methods, verified numbers can change. Distances from recent tournaments enter the table only when supported by broadcast telemetry or a governing body note.

The physics anchor: why 120–125 meters is the realistic frontier

When you strip it down to parameters, cricket’s longest six sits at a fascinating intersection.

Exit velocity: Elite hitters flirt with exit speeds that, when modeled with standard ball aerodynamics, weather conditions, and spin, believeably produce mid‑100s carries.
Optimal launch angle: The sweet spot is often in the high 30s of degrees for maximum carry off a cricket bat’s flat face against a seamer or spinner. Too low, and you hit flat cannons that die into the stands at 90–105 meters. Too high, and the ball stalls.
Aerodynamics: A cricket ball with a pronounced seam and potential spin acts differently from a dimpled golf ball. It doesn’t enjoy the same lift coefficients. That caps realistic carry in professional environments, even when we factor in high‑altitude venues and tailwinds.
Empirical anchor: The best tracked distances across major leagues cluster in the 120–125 range. Not sometimes—consistently. That’s your compass.

Stadium snapshots: longest six tendencies at major grounds

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Tendencies: Big leg‑side pockets for left‑handers, an evening wind that runs across. The atmosphere is a tangible force; noise can change a batter’s intent.
Verified numbers: Century‑plus reads on league feeds are common during dry, fast outfield nights.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Tendencies: Short squares, long straight routes. The ball skims when humidity drops after the toss.
Verified numbers: A parade of 100–115 readings over multiple seasons, with Pollard and Dhoni frequenting the top tiers.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Tendencies: Altitude and a familiar hitting background for IPL regulars. The deck is generally true, making optimal launch angles easier to find.
Verified numbers: De Villiers and contemporary sluggers have lived in the 105–115 zone with outliers north of that.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Tendencies: Large pockets; when the rope goes deep, only the cleanest arcs get to the high triple‑digits.
Verified numbers: One‑teens appear in finals and high‑scoring nights, especially when surfaces are fresh.

The Wanderers, Johannesburg

Tendencies: The ball soars at altitude; big straight is rewarding for classical loft.
Verified numbers: Afridi’s 120, multiple one‑teens for AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle on broadcast.

Sky Stadium, Wellington

Tendencies: Swirling wind and tall stands; mishits carry unpredictably.
Verified numbers: Guptill’s famous arcs have pushed the upper band of published figures here.

MCG, Melbourne

Tendencies: Scale affects shot choice; straight and long pockets demand perfect contact.
Verified numbers: Century‑plus club exists but is rarer than at smaller, higher‑altitude venues.

Sharjah

Tendencies: Visually spectacular because of compact stands; measurement complexity rises with roof strikes.
Verified numbers: Many sixes, but fewer monsters, because big hits meet stands quickly.

Meters‑to‑feet quick reference

For readers who think in feet, this helps contextualize the numbers everyone debates.

100 meters ≈ 328 feet
110 meters ≈ 361 feet
115 meters ≈ 377 feet
120 meters ≈ 394 feet
122 meters ≈ 400 feet
125 meters ≈ 410 feet
130 meters ≈ 427 feet

Note how the psychological milestones line up: 120 meters is roughly 394 feet; 122 nudges the “four‑hundred‑footer” boundary; 125 breaks through.

Biggest six vs longest six: the subtle difference

Cricket commentators sometimes say “biggest six” when they mean “longest six,” but in conversation with batters and analysts, “biggest” can mean many things: the bravest in a chase, the flattest rocket, the one that dented a roof. Longest should be about carry distance only. A 108‑meter flat pull that leaves no time to breathe might be the “biggest” moment of the night; a 122‑meter moonball is the longest.

Why your favorite player’s monster might not appear on the verified list

No public telemetry: Not every match is tracked with fully calibrated cameras and published methods.
Stand or roof impact without projection: If the broadcast didn’t project to a ground plane, the number shown can understate the true carry.
Historic era: Pre‑tracking sixes remain among the purest and most thrilling in memory. They can be honored without being converted into a modern number.

Indian hitters and the longest six conversation

Indian batting has redefined white‑ball tempo, and it shows up in the distance readings.

MS Dhoni: A study in controlled violence. His straight hits are text‑book launch angle highlights; a verified 112 sits on the board among several 100‑plus strikes.
Rohit Sharma: Effortless range. His pick‑up pull often delivers readings in the mid‑one‑teens on broadcasts.
Yuvraj Singh: When he set himself and lifted through the line, he printed one of the larger broadcast‑tracked distances at Durban with that familiar, graceful swing.
Emerging domestic hitters: The IPL’s ecosystem has created a generation comfortable with aiming for the stands. The one‑hundreds are now a rite of passage, not a rarity.

Tactical takeaways for chasing the record

Power alone does not buy altitude. The hitters who flirt with the outer band of the longest six in cricket history knit together situational awareness with biomechanics.

Pick your ball: Full and fast in the slot with seamers; length misjudged by spinners. That’s when a batter commits to an optimal launch angle.
Target straight channels: Deep midwicket offers visual gratification, but the straight boundary usually permits better angles and more consistent backspin.
Be set at the crease: The biggest carries usually come when the batter has faced a handful of deliveries, timed the surface, and sequenced their swing. First‑ball heroics happen; sustained power comes after orientation.
Respect conditions: A tailwind is an ally; a damp ball is an enemy. The best hitters read both.

Long‑form data: what the numbers say about trends

As ball‑tracking has become ubiquitous, distances have normalized into narrow bands by venue and format. A few patterns stand out:

The top percentile of sixes each season typically starts around 110 meters. That is the entry pass for the elite carry club.
Truly exceptional carries above 118–120 appear a couple of times per major tournament, often at altitude or on dry, quick nights when batters are set.
The difference between 112 and 120 meters, which looks colossal on screen, is often a function of two things: launch angle and whether the ball carried the stands versus clipping a roof.
Tailwinds, even modest ones, shift distributions. The nights when downwind blows gentle but steady are the nights when the giants arrive.

How accurate is Hawk‑Eye for six distance?

Hawk‑Eye’s purpose‑built use in cricket is adjudication for LBW and edges, but the same triangulation supports trajectory modeling. For distance, accuracy hinges on:

Camera calibration: Multiple synchronized cameras triangulate the ball’s position dozens of times during flight.
Frame rate and occlusion: The system must see the ball long enough to model a stable trajectory before stand or roof occlusion.
Projection model: When the ball hits an object, the system must project the remaining arc to a ground plane using the tracked velocity vector and gravity model adjusted for air resistance.

In controlled environments with clear sightlines, Hawk‑Eye’s projections are highly reliable for the purpose of ranking distances. Minor variations exist between providers and setups, but not enough to turn a 120 into a 130, or a 110 into a 120. That’s why verified lists cluster tightly.

What about smart balls and the next step?

Smart balls measure release speed, spin, and seam orientation at the point the ball leaves the hand and when it contacts the bat. Integrated with tracking, these data can refine exit velocity estimates and help understand why some batters create unusual carry. Over time, as leagues standardize publication of this data, distance verification will get even better. For now, treat smart‑ball alone as context, not the final word.

A professional editor’s view on sources

If you live in the trenches of cricket writing, you learn fast that many “records” are built on borrowed citations. The chain goes: one site makes a list, another copies it, and very soon a contested number is “fact.” The antidote is boring and patient: check the original broadcast, cross‑reference the league’s data feed, and, when possible, confirm whether the number was a projection to ground or a raw stand‑impact reading.

A few steady anchors help:

ECB/Sky for England internationals publish Hawk‑Eye‑based graphics. Livingstone’s 122 landed here, which is why it leads the international section.
Fox Cricket’s BBL coverage integrates ball‑tracking for distance; Lynn’s 121 originates from this pipeline.
IPL distances come from the host broadcaster; their methodology has matured with Hawk‑Eye integration. High‑confidence entries like Morkel’s 125 are widely recognized, but early‑era numbers warrant caution unless they explicitly note projection.

Staying current without chasing ghosts

Distances emerge every week in peak season. A principled approach helps maintain clarity:

Log every century‑plus reading with format, venue, and source.
Treat anything above 122–125 as provisional unless tracked and explained by a credible provider.
Update league sections when the host broadcaster or governing body publishes a corroborated number.

Key clarifications that people often look for

The longest six in cricket history with reliable tracking sits around 122–125 meters depending on format and league; the modern international benchmark is 122 by Liam Livingstone.
The longest six in IPL history often cites Albie Morkel at 125 meters from the league feed; detailed methodology is not always public on screen, but the figure is widely accepted.
Indian players with century‑plus verified distances include MS Dhoni (112), Rohit Sharma (mid‑one‑teens), and Yuvraj Singh (high‑teens), among others.
Distances above 130 meters are not verified by modern ball‑tracking in a professional match; the oft‑repeated 150‑meter claims are myths.
Altitude, wind, and launch angle matter as much as raw strength; hitting technique and ball condition shape outcomes.
The number shown on TV should be a projection to ground; if it stops at a stand impact without projection, it can understate real carry.

A compact set of league and stadium highlights

International formats
Verified elite: Livingstone 122; Afridi, Guptill, Yuvraj, Rohit in the one‑teens and 120 band depending on venue and method.
IPL
Morkel’s 125 at the top; Dhoni, de Villiers, Rohit, Pollard, Russell, and Pooran with triple‑digit staples.
BBL
Lynn’s 121 leads; several contemporaries with 105–115 reads at Australian stations.
PSL
Asif Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed bring verified one‑hundreds; a league that increasingly publishes solid telemetry.
CPL
Andre Russell and Pooran headline, with readings in the mid‑one‑teens.
The Hundred and domestic English T20
Livingstone’s highlights populate the high end of tracked English distances.

The heartbeat of the number

What keeps bringing fans to pages like this isn’t only curiosity; it’s pursuit. Players chase the feeling of a ball melting into the middle, administrators chase better tech to capture the moment, and fans chase the number that fixes that feeling in memory. The longer you sit with the data, the more the story sharpens rather than flattens. The modern game’s longest six sits in a tight band because physics, not romance, rules the sky. Within that band, though, are a hundred human stories: a pick‑up pull that saved a chase, a straight loft that became a kid’s favorite replay, a record that forced an argument in a taxi ride home from the ground.

Closing thoughts

If you came here for a single figure to settle a pub debate, you have one: the longest verified six in international cricket is 122 meters by Liam Livingstone, tracked and published by a top‑tier broadcast pipeline. In league play, the upper bound of verified numbers touches 125 meters, with Albie Morkel’s IPL strike the most cited example from an official feed. Everything beyond that requires evidence, not screenshots, not anecdotes.

The job of a serious cricket record page is to hold that line. Celebrate the giants. Give them the glory that is earned by swing mechanics, courage, and a match’s context. But keep the ledger clean. On nights when the air runs thin and the pitch is honest, the sport will keep flirting with the edge of what’s possible. When a new leader emerges with Hawk‑Eye or an equivalent system behind it, it will be logged, sourced, and welcomed.

Until then, the frontier belongs to the one‑teens and twenties, where cricket’s heaviest hitters have built a skyline of verified moonshots—proof that you don’t need myth to feel awe.