Top five Indian batters with most sixes in Test cricket

Test cricket is a sport that demands a high level of skill from every player. This five-day format is regarded as one of the most thrilling and challenging versions of the game. The act of hitting a six represents one of the most thrilling aspects of cricket. With the introduction of T20I cricket and various shorter formats of the game, the art of batting has undergone significant evolution. Test cricket commenced 138 years ago, and numerous changes have occurred since that time, aside from the traditional approach to batting against bowlers in this format of the game.

Team India has consistently boasted a lineup of aggressive batters throughout its Test cricket history, who have effectively capitalized on favorable playing conditions. From Kapil Dev to Rohit Sharma there are several names who have done exceptionally well in terms of stroke play in Test cricket. 

In this article, let's take a look at the top five Indian batters with most sixes in Test cricket.

5. Ravindra Jadeja – 69

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ranks as the fifth highest six-hitter in Test cricket for India. Jadeja commenced his Test career in December 2012 with a match against England. Initially, he was recognized as a bowling all-rounder; however, over time, he evolved into a batting all-rounder. He has played in 78 test matches for India to date. In his bowling career, he has taken more than 300 wickets, and with the bat, he has accumulated over 3000 runs, including 69 sixes.

4. Sachin Tendulkar – 69

During his illustrious 24-year cricket career, Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Test matches and hit a total of 69 sixes in those matches. Sachin has been one of the most disciplined batters for India in international cricket. He holds the record as the leading run-scorer in the longest format of the game, amassing a total of 15,921 runs.

3. MS Dhoni – 78

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is third highest six-hitter for India in Test cricket. Dhoni started his career with a bang and displayed an aggressive batting style; however, he soon embraced a more mature approach as he took on the responsibilities of captaincy. The former Indian wicketkeeper-batter concluded his illustrious Test career, spanning 90 matches, with a total of 78 sixes. He accumulated 4,876 runs, achieving an impressive batting average of 38.09, while batting mostly at number 7.

2. Rohit Sharma – 88

Current Indian captain is also in the tally with 88 sixes in the longest format of the game. Rohit Sharma has been on a remarkable streak of hitting sixes in international cricket over the past few years. Rohit recently broke the record of highest number of sixes in international cricket, in addition to achieving the milestone of 300 sixes in ODIs). To date, Rohit has scored over 4,200 runs in 63 Test matches.

1. Virender Sehwag – 91 

Virender Sehwag, the former Indian opening batter, was known for delivering explosive beginnings for the Indian team. Sehwag's exceptional ability to play strokes with minimal foot movement has secured his position as the leading player for India in terms of the most sixes hit in Test matches. Sehwag played in 104 Test matches for India, during which he hit 91 sixes and scored a total of 8,586 runs throughout his 12-year career from 2001 to 2013.

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