Most sixes in Test cricket: Ben Stokes has completed the milestone of 100 sixes in test cricket becoming the third one to do so.
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England test captain Ben Stokes has smashed the most number of sixes in Test cricket. The English all-rounder broke the record of England’s Test coach Brendon McCullum. During the 1st Test between New Zealand and England, Stokes smashed his 108th six in Test matches.
The incident happened on the 3rd day of the Test, where Stokes smashed a brilliant six toward fine leg on New Zealand’s pacer Scott Kuggeleijn’s delivery. Stokes now has smashed 109 sixes in Test cricket.
Most sixes in Test cricket (Updated)
England test team’s head coach Brendon McCullum has smashed the 2nd most number of sixes in test cricket. The former New Zealand captain has smashed 107 sixes in his career. It is interesting that McCullum broke the record of the fastest hundred in a test match in his last test match. McCullum has scored 6453 test runs at 38.64, courtesy of 12 centuries. (Ben Stokes has now broken the record of McCullum)
Australia’s former premier wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist is now at the third position in hitting the most sixes in a test match. Gilchrist, who has scored 5570 test runs for Australia has smashed 100 sixes in his Test career. The southpaw was famous for his aggressive batting, and he smashed 17 test centuries.
Whatever the outcome of this test, it’s great to see a captain throw caution, and a draw, to the wind. Sport is for entertainment and even if it goes tits up for @benstokes38 this refreshing attitude is great for the sport and its spectators. 👏🏻
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) June 14, 2022
West Indies’ star Chris Gayle has been no less with the red-ball as well. He has smashed 98 sixes in 103 test matches, and he is the only player in history to hit a six on the very first ball of the test. The West Indian ace has scored 7214 test runs with the help of 15 centuries.
South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis has some incredible numbers under his belt, and he smashed 97 sixes in his career. Kallis, who was exceptional with both bat and the ball has scored 13289 test runs with the help of 45 test centuries.
