The Asia Cup 2025 (T20) has been thrilling not only for close games but also for some of the longest sixes in cricket. From Afghanistan’s Omarzai’s 99-metre monster to Dasun Shanaka’s record 101-metre hit, and India’s Abhishek Sharma lighting up Dubai with 95m+ shots, the tournament has turned into a festival of power-hitting.
Quick Summary
- Longest six: Dasun Shanaka – 101m (vs Bangladesh)
- Second-longest: Azmatullah Omarzai – 99m (vs Bangladesh)
- Third-longest: Tilak Varma – 98m (vs Pakistan)
- Other biggies: Abhishek Sharma (95m, India), Saif Hassan (91m, Bangladesh), Shaheen Afridi (91m, Pakistan), Mohammad Haris (90m, Pakistan), Shivam Dube (90m, India).
- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong all feature in the six-hitting charts.
Top 10 Longest Sixes – Asia Cup 2025 (T20)
| Rank | Distance | Player (Team) | Opponent | Bowler | Match Note / Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 m | Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) | Bangladesh | N. Ahmed | 14.3 – smoked over deep mid wicket |
| 2 | 99 m | Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) | Bangladesh | T. Ahmed | 15.3 – monster hit into the banks |
| 3 | 98 m | Tilak Varma (India) | Pakistan | F. Ashraf | 17.2 – pulled over square leg |
| 4 | 95 m | Abhishek Sharma (India) | Bangladesh | M. Rahman | 4.2 – slog over long-on |
| 5 | 95 m | Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) | Bangladesh | S. Islam | 12.2 – huge pull shot |
| 6 | 93 m | Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) | Bangladesh | S. Hassan | 13.4 – launched into the stands |
| 7 | 93 m | Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) | Afghanistan | K. Janat | 11.2 – smashed onto the grass banks |
| 8 | 91 m | Saif Hassan (Bangladesh) | India | A. Patel | 11.5 – lofted cleanly down the ground |
| 9 | 91 m | Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) | India | H. Pandya | 19.3 – low full toss punished |
| 10 | 90 m | Mohammad Haris (Pakistan) | Bangladesh | M. Rahman | 15.6 – scoop over fine leg |
Note: Rankings updated with Super Four stage results — Shanaka’s 101m six is the new record, surpassing Omarzai’s 99m.
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Biggest Storylines from the Big Hits
1) Shanaka’s 101m Record-Breaker
Dasun Shanaka now owns the longest six of Asia Cup 2025 — a jaw-dropping 101m strike vs Bangladesh. This massive blow came off Noor Ahmed and set a new benchmark for the tournament.
2) Omarzai’s Consistent Power (99m & 93m)
Afghanistan’s Omarzai remains the most consistent big-hitter with two of the top five sixes, including a 99m monster and a 93m hit.
3) Tilak & Abhishek Leading India’s Charge
Tilak Varma’s 98m six against Pakistan came in a high-pressure chase, while Abhishek Sharma has cleared 95m, proving India’s youngsters are fearless strikers.
4) Shaheen & Saif Hassan Making a Statement
Shaheen Afridi and Saif Hassan both smashed 91m sixes, reminding fans that both pacers and openers can pack a punch in crunch moments.
Team-Wise Snapshot of Longest Sixes
- Sri Lanka: Shanaka’s 101m (record) and another 95m, plus Asalanka’s clean 89m strike.
- Afghanistan: Omarzai’s 99m & 93m, Rashid’s no-look maximums, Nabi’s 83m hit.
- India: Tilak Varma’s 98m, Abhishek’s 95m+, Dube’s 90m, Gill’s early sixes.
- Pakistan: Shaheen (91m), Haris (90m), Nawaz’s finishing sixes (85m).
- Bangladesh: Saif Hassan 91m, Mirza & Shamim provided more fireworks.
- Oman & Hong Kong: Faisal Shah (89m) and Babar Hayat (93m) gave Associates a mark on the board.
- UAE: Chopra and Sharafu added 80m+ sixes under pressure.
This Asia Cup will be remembered not just for tight matches but for the record-breaking six-hitting. With Shanaka’s 101m blast leading the pack, followed by Omarzai (99m) and Tilak (98m), fans have witnessed some of the longest shots in recent cricket history.
FAQs
Q. Who hit the longest six in Asia Cup 2025?
A. Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) – 101 metres.
Q. Did anyone else cross 95m in Asia cup 2025?
A. Yes, Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) 99m vs Bangladesh and Tilak Varma (India) struck 98m vs Pakistan.
