Top 10 Players With Most Sixes In SA20 (Updated 2026)

Ryan Rickelton of MI Cape Town led the SA20 league from 2023 to 2026, having hit 81 sixes in 34 matches and scored a total of 1,347 runs at a strike rate of 162.68. Heinrich Klaasen closely follows him with 73 sixes, while Dewald Brevis has hit 64 sixes.

These players have elevated the excitement of SA20, making six-hitting a defining feature of the league’s entertainment and competitiveness. In this table, we see the top power hitters in SA20 from 2023 to 2026, ranked by the most sixes.

Most Sixes in SA20 History: Top Power-Hitters (2023–2026)

The table below highlights the players who have smashed the most sixes in SA20 history (2023–2026), showcasing the league’s most destructive and entertaining hitters.

Rank	Player	Team(s)	6s	Matches	Inns	Runs	Strike Rate
1	Ryan Rickelton	MI Cape Town	81	34	33	1347	162.68
2	Heinrich Klaasen	Durban’s Super Giants	74	42	37	1117	166.96
3	Dewald Brevis	MI Cape Town / Paarl Royals	64	41	37	817	145.63
4	Rassie van der Dussen	MI Cape Town	64	40	39	1190	134.61
5	Will Jacks	Paarl Royals	49	27	25	740	169.72
6	Quinton de Kock	DSG / Sunrisers Eastern Cape	49	40	36	915	138.42
7	Faf du Plessis	Joburg Super Kings	43	40	36	1029	143.91
8	Aiden Markram	DSG / Sunrisers Eastern Cape	43	45	40	1168	132.72
9	Tristan Stubbs	Sunrisers Eastern Cape	37	44	37	825	137.27
10	Donovan Ferreira	Joburg Super Kings	36	40	31	555	155.02

As the tournament continues to grow, fans can expect these numbers to rise, with established stars and emerging talents pushing the limits of six-hitting even further.

1. Ryan Rickelton

In the Most Sixes in SA20, Ryan Rickelton tops the chart with 81 sixes for MI Cape Town, amassing 1,347 runs in 34 matches at a strike rate of 162.68, showcasing his explosive batting ability.

Ryan Rickelton has established himself as a prolific South African batter across formats. In 15 Tests, he scored 897 runs at an average of 37.37, while in 17 ODIs, he accumulated 454 runs with a strike rate of 86.14. In 18 T20Is, he made 381 runs at a strike rate of 134.15, and across 143 T20 matches, he amassed 3,888 runs, including 190 fours and 81 sixes.

2. Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen has hit 74 sixes for Durban’s Super Giants in SA20, scoring 1,117 runs across 42 matches at a strike rate of 166.96, making him one of the league’s most potent and consistent hitters.

Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests, scoring 104 runs at an average of 13.00. In 60 ODIs, he has amassed 2,141 runs with a strike rate of 117.05, including 51 sixes. In 58 T20Is, he scored 1,000 runs at 141.84 SR. In 275 T20s, Klaasen has 6,157 runs, hitting 340 fours and 131 sixes, showcasing his explosive batting. 

3. Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis has smashed 64 sixes in SA20 while representing MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, scoring 817 runs in 41 matches at a strike rate of 145.63, establishing himself as a dynamic power-hitter.

Dewald Brevis has played 4 Tests, scoring 138 runs at an average of 23.00, including a half-century on debut. In 9 ODIs, he has 230 runs at 143.75 SR. In 19 T20Is, he scored 469 runs at a strike rate of 173.70 with one century. In 121 T20s, Brevis amassed 2,783 runs, hitting 209 fours and 64 sixes. In SA20 for MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals, he scored 817 runs in 41 matches at a strike rate of 145.63, highlighting his explosive middle-order batting.

4. Rassie van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen has hit 64 sixes for MI Cape Town in SA20, scoring 1,190 runs across 40 matches at a strike rate of 134.61, showcasing his ability to combine consistency with explosive hitting.

Rassie van der Dussen has played 18 Tests, scoring 905 runs at an average of 30.16, including six fifties. In 71 ODIs, he amassed 2,657 runs at 87.02 SR, with six centuries and 17 fifties. In 57 T20Is, he scored 1,406 runs at a strike rate of 128.75. In 253 T20s, he accumulated 7,274 runs, hitting 325 fours and 74 sixes. In SA20 for MI Cape Town, he scored 1,190 runs in 40 matches at a strike rate of 134.61, cementing his role as a reliable top-order power-hitter.

5. Will Jacks

Will Jacks has hit 49 sixes for Paarl Royals in SA20, scoring 740 runs in 27 matches at a strike rate of 169.72, making him one of the league’s most aggressive and impactful power-hitters.

Will Jacks has played 6 Tests, scoring 234 runs at an average of 21.27 with a top score of 47. In 21 ODIs, he scored 621 runs at a strike rate of 104.36, including four fifties. In 29 T20Is, he amassed 401 runs at 135.47 SR. In 240 T20s, he scored 6,120 runs, hitting 317 fours and 49 sixes, while excelling for Pretoria Capitals in SA20 with 740 runs in 27 matches at a strike rate of 169.72, highlighting his power-hitting ability as a top-order batter and all-rounder.

6. Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock has smashed 49 sixes for DSG and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, scoring 915 runs across 40 matches at a strike rate of 138.42, solidifying his reputation as a consistent and powerful batter.

Quinton de Kock has played 54 Tests, scoring 3,300 runs at an average of 38.82, including six centuries and 22 fifties. In 161 ODIs, he amassed 7,123 runs at 96.68 SR, with 23 centuries. In 100 T20Is, he scored 2,771 runs at 140.02 SR. In 425 T20s, he accumulated 11,880 runs, hitting 494 fours and 303 sixes, while excelling for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, scoring 915 runs in 40 matches at a strike rate of 138.42, proving his value as a destructive wicketkeeper-batter.

7. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis has hit 43 sixes for Joburg Super Kings in SA20, scoring 1,029 runs across 40 matches at a strike rate of 143.91, combining experience, consistency, and explosive power in the middle order.

Faf du Plessis played 69 Tests, scoring 4,163 runs at an average of 40.02, including 10 centuries and 21 fifties. In 143 ODIs, he scored 5,507 runs at 47.47, with 12 centuries and 35 fifties. In 50 T20Is, he made 1,528 runs at a strike rate of 134.38. In 431 T20s, he accumulated 12,041 runs, hitting 1,090 fours and 457 sixes, excelling in SA20 for Joburg Super Kings with 1,029 runs in 40 matches at 143.91 SR, showcasing his consistency as a middle-order batter.

8. Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram has hit 38 sixes for DSG and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, scoring 1,168 runs across 44 matches at a strike rate of 132.72, showcasing his ability to anchor innings while maintaining aggressive scoring.

Aiden Markram has played 50 Tests, scoring 3,192 runs at 35.46, including 8 centuries and 13 fifties. In 86 ODIs, he amassed 2,708 runs at 37.09, with 4 centuries. In 66 T20Is, he scored 1,577 runs at 143.88 SR. In 214 T20s, he made 5,261 runs, hitting 188 sixes, excelling in SA20 for Durban Super Giants with 1,168 runs in 44 matches at 132.72 SR, establishing himself as a consistent middle-order batter.

9. Tristan Stubbs

Tristan Stubbs has smashed 37 sixes for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, scoring 825 runs across 44 matches at a strike rate of 137.27, proving himself as a dynamic and aggressive middle-order power-hitter.

Tristan Stubbs has played 14 Tests, scoring 759 runs at 31.62, including 2 centuries and 3 fifties. In 15 ODIs, he made 392 runs at 30.15, with one century. In 42 T20Is, he scored 822 runs at 132.15 SR. In 152 T20s, he accumulated 3,161 runs, hitting 151 fours and 93 sixes, excelling in SA20 for Sunrisers Eastern Cape with 825 runs in 44 matches at 137.27 SR, showcasing his aggressive batting and modern T20 impact.

10. Donovan Ferreira

David Ferreira has hit 36 sixes for Joburg Super Kings in SA20, scoring 555 runs across 40 matches at a strike rate of 155.02, emerging as a reliable and powerful batter in the middle order.

Donovan Ferreira is a South African allrounder, born July 21, 1998, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm offbreak. In 14 first-class matches, he scored 928 runs at 44.19 with 3 centuries and 4 fifties, taking 30 wickets at 28.16. In 16 T20Is, he scored 240 runs at 18.46 and claimed 2 wickets. Across 140 T20s, he amassed 2,506 runs at 27.53 and took 28 wickets, excelling in the SA20 for Joburg Super Kings with 555 runs in 40 matches at 155.02 strike rate.

Ryan Rickelton’s Notable Records For MI Cape Town

Ryan Rickelton has been one of MI Cape Town’s standout performers in the SA20 League. His ability to score big runs at the top of the order has made him a crucial part of the franchise’s batting lineup.

• Ryan Rickelton is the first player in SA20 history to score multiple centuries.
• He scored two centuries in the 2025–26 SA20 season for MI Cape Town.
• His highest score for MI Cape Town is 113*, achieved against the Joburg Super Kings.
• Rickelton is among the leading run-scorers for MI Cape Town in SA20 history.
• His performances have played a key role in MI Cape Town’s playoff campaigns. 

He is considered one of the most reliable top-order batters in the SA20 league. With his record-breaking centuries and consistent match-winning contributions, Ryan Rickelton has established himself as a key player for MI Cape Town and one of the most impactful batters in SA20 history.

Suggested Reads:

• Highest Total In SA20 History
• Players With Most Runs in SA20

Conclusion – Ryan Rickelton Leads SA20 2023–2026 With 81 Sixes

The top ten SA20 six-hitters (2023–2026) are Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Will Jacks, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, and David Ferreira, showcasing explosive power-hitting and consistent T20 performances.

Ryan Rickelton has established himself as the premier power-hitter in SA20 from 2023 to 2026, leading the league with 81 sixes in 34 matches. These top players not only dominate now but also have the potential to elevate SA20’s excitement further.

Emerging talents and consistent performers may break records, promising even more thrilling six-hitting displays ahead.

FAQs