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Top Five Indians With Most Sixes In Test Cricket

image-lqmdw507Rohit Sharma in West Indies 2023 (x.com)

Over the course of Test cricket’s near 150-year-old history, India has emerged as a captivating chapter where the artistry of batting can find its exalted home. Beyond the traditional nuances of Test matches, India’s formidable batting valor in the format has not only been adorned by classical stroke-players, but also by the sheer audacity of boundary-conquering individuals.

Within the illustrious realm of India’s dignified batting pantheon, a number of stalwarts have illuminated the Test arena with their unyielding ability of clearing the ropes. These players, with their transcendent skill and audacious stroke-play, have further enhanced India’s reputation as one of the mainstays of six-hitting artistry.

Here at OneCricket, we take a detailed look into five Indian cricketers who stand the tallest among their peers for their remarkable tally of sixes in Test cricket.

Five Indians With Most Sixes In Test Cricket:

1. Virender Sehwag - 91 sixes

image-lqmf65shVirender Sehwag (x.com)

At the zenith of India’s Test six-hitting lineage is none other than dashing opening batsman Virender Sehwag. The legendary cricketer bludgeoned 91 maximums throughout his 104-match career, including one to bring up his triple century against Pakistan back in 2004. Remarkably, his staggering sixes tally also puts among the leading six-hitters in world’s Test history.

Sehwag’s audacious batting style mirrored his fearlessness at the crease, and his trademark aggressive stance and lightning-quick hands fetched him additional 1,233 boundaries in the format. Unsurprisingly, the former opening batsman retired with an astonishing strike-rate of 82.23, despite sustaining his career till 180 innings stacked with over 8,500 runs.

Amidst the altitudes of Test cricket, Sehwag’s ability of decimating his opponents at will and launching the ball into the stands continues to remain a testament to his enduring impact on the cricketing landscape.


2. Rohit Sharma - 79* sixes 

image-lsmyeai9India's Rohit Sharma [x.com]

Despite participating in significantly fewer matches than others on this list, the current Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, has already hit 79 sixes in just 97 innings. Making his format debut in 2013 as a middle-order batter, the dashing opener solidified his place in the team after India's 2019 home series against South Africa, where his tally of 19 maximums contributed to a 3-0 sweep.

In 2024, Sharma surpassed MS Dhoni in the 3rd Test against England, bringing his total to 79 sixes.

Remarkably, Sharma's bold stroke play in hitting sixes extends beyond the favorable batting conditions of India, as he has also unleashed powerful shots across the boundary on bouncy Australian surfaces and in swinging English conditions.

3. MS Dhoni - 78 sixes

image-lqmf6mieMS Dhoni (x.com)

Former captain MS Dhoni first burst onto India’s Test scene in 2005 with a home match against Sri Lanka. While he initially struggled to adapt to the format’s challenges, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter soon established himself as one of the greats of Indian cricket.

Employing an unconventional approach with the bat in the Test arena, Dhoni unfurled numerous impactful innings, often laced with his trademark sixes and elegant boundaries. By the time he brought curtains to his glorious career, Dhoni had already tallied 77 sixes to his name off just 144 innings, including disdainful hits across challenging English and West Indies surfaces.

One of the defining moments of his career occurred during India’s 2012 home game against Australia at Chennai, where he belted six of those sixes off a single innings while notching up his Test best score of 224.


4. Sachin Tendulkar - 69 sixes

image-lqmfstecSachin Tendulkar (x.com)

Sachin Tendulkar, throughout his illustrious Test career spanning 200 matches across 24 years, raked nearly 16,000 runs and 51 centuries to top the all-time run-scoring and century-making charts. Beyond the conventional metrics of success, Tendulkar’s genius resonated profoundly in his ability of adapting and excelling in the most arduous of Test conditions.

His unparalleled artistry in wielding the willow transcended boundaries and captivated audiences globally. Amidst his prodigious tally of runs, Tendulkar also showcased his penchant for clearing the ropes, tallying a notable 69 sixes in Test cricket.

The legendary cricketer, often hailed as the ‘most complete batsman’, had it all in his batting armory, be it alluring drives down the ground or scornful pulls or upper cuts for sixes off fast bowlers.


5. Kapil Dev - 61 sixes

image-lqmg3jynKapil Dev (x.com)

Former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev launched the ball out of the boundary ropes a staggering 61 times in 131 matches, including four in succession off a single over against England to avoid a follow-on back in 1990 at Lord’s.

Beyond his big-hitting abilities, it was his flair and ability to seize pivotal moments that set him apart. His ability to excel with both bat and ball in Test matches further underlined his significance as an all-rounder par excellence, leaving an enduring impact on the sport.