Irrespective of the format, when a batter hits a six, it's always a treat to watch, especially when the hit is clean and well-timed, it makes up for a great exhibition. Some batters manage to hit a six and some add so much power to the shot that the commentators demand eight runs off that shot. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Here let's take a look at the top five longest sixes hit in the history of cricket: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n 5) Simon O'Donnell 122 m Six <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell once hit 122 meters six at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1993 during a first-class game between Victoria and New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield Tournament. While playing for Victoria, O'Donnell smacked a six that went straight to the third floor of the great southern stand of MCG. <\/p>\r\n\r\n 4) Albie Morkel 125 m Six <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Former South African all-rounder Albie Morkel once smacked a 125-meter six while playing the Indian Premier League (IPL). In 2008, Morkel, while playing for Chennai Super Kings, smashed a six over deep mid-wicket off Deccan Chargers' bowler Pragyan Ojha's delivery. <\/p>\r\n\r\n 3) Martin Guptill 127 m Six <\/strong><\/p>\r\n