Players with Most Sixes in Test Cricket See Full List

Batsman Who Hit Most Sixes in Test Cricket: Test cricket has always been considered a game of restraint and technology, but over time, aggression has also knocked in this format. The impact of limited overs cricket is now visible in the Test, where batsmen are not hesitant to openly sixes. This is the reason that now such players are coming out who are also known for putting long shots in Tests.

Let’s look at the five batsmen who hit the most sixes in Test cricket history

Ben Stokes – 133 sixes

England’s current Test captain Ben Stokes has set a new example of aggressive cricket. He has so far scored 6781 runs in 201 innings of 112 Tests, including a brilliant 133 sixes. With this figure, Stokes has now become the highest sixes batsman in Test history. His average is 35.31 and he has also hit 786 fours in the Test. This batting style of Stokes has become an important part of England’s “Bazball” thinking.

Brendon McCullum – 107 sixes

Former New Zealand captain and today England head coach Brendon McCullum has laid the foundation of aggression in Test cricket. He scored 6453 runs in 101 Test matches and has scored 107 sixes. His batting average was 38.64 and he also hit 776 fours. The aggressive stance of McCullum, called the father of ‘Bazball’ style, has changed the old thinking of Test cricket.

Adam Gilchrist – 100 sixes

The third place is in the third place, former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist had plagued the opposition teams not only with gloves, but also with the bat. He has scored 5570 runs in 137 innings of 96 Test matches. His name is recorded in 100 sixes. Their average is 47.60 and the number of fours is 677.

Tim Southee – 98 sixes

This may be a slightly shocking name but New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is also dangerous than the bat. He has scored 2245 runs in 107 Tests and hit 98 sixes. Even though his average is 15.48, he has no answer in raising runs in a lower order.

Chris Gayle – 98 sixes

‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle has been the king of sixes not only in limited overs, but also in Tests. He scored 7214 runs in 182 innings of 103 Tests and hit 98 sixes. His average was 42.18 and he has also hit 1046 fours. Gayle’s style was as dangerous in Test cricket as in T20.