We may know who's hit the most Sixes in One-day and T20 cricket. But do we know who's hit the most sixes in Test Cricket?
Brendon McCullum:
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| BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Brendon McCullum of the Heat walks out to bat during the Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Renegades at The Gabba on January 20, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images/Getty Images) |
The destructive New Zealand opener, and at a point Captain and Keeper was an excellent batsman in all formats and holds many world records. A few of those records include Most Test sixes with 107 sixes, Fastest World Cup 50, Fastest Test Century, and most International T20I runs which was above 2000 when he retired way back in 2016.
Adam Gilchrist:
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SYDNEY - JANUARY 4: Adam Gilchrist of Australia celebrates his 100 during the third day of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England held at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia on January 4, 2003. (Photo by Nick Wilson/Getty Images)
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Adam Gilchrist, the Australian Wicket-Keeper, Cricket's first gloveman to redefine the role. With his Aggresive batting and excellent keeping skills, Gilchrist has the number two spot on this list with 100 sixes in the format. Gilchrist is one player in the list of once in a lifetime players with his excellent records with both Bat and with the Gloves.
Chris Gayle:
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PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - AUGUST 14: Chris Gayle of the West Indies salutes the crowd as he walks off the field out for 72 during the third MyTeam11 ODI between the West Indies and India at the Queen's Park Oval on August 14, 2019 in Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)
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Christopher Henry Gayle, the Jamaican is a once in a lifetime batsman, not only has he dominated T20 cricket and One Day cricket. He was an excellent Test Player as well.
With a score above 300 in tests, he's among the few players to have registered a Test Triple Ton. A player who has a World Cup Double ton, 98 Test sixes to slot in at 3 in this list, and Most T20 runs. He is truly a cricketing giant all across the World.
Jacques Kallis:
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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Jacques Kallis of South Africa bats during day three of the Second Test Match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 24, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Jacques Kallis, the best all-rounder cricket has ever seen, more than 10000 Test runs along with 300 Test wickets to go. An excellent all-rounder who has proven himself across formats. He is a one of a kind all-rounder and we would have to be extremely lucky to see an all-rounder like the stalwart Jacques Kallis ever again. He finds himself at 4 in this list with 97 test sixes to go with.
Virender Sehwag:
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| DHAKA, BANGLADESH - FEBRUARY 19: Virender Sehwag of India hits a six as wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh looks on during the opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Bangladesh and India at the Shere-e-Bangla National Stadium on February 19, 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images) |
Virender Sehwag is easily India's most successful opener across formats. He was the first Indian to make an ODI Double Hundred. Not only does he have a Test triple hundred, but he also has two of them, one of which came in Multan. Which has also earned him the title of 'Multan ka Sultan'. He comes in at 5 on this list with 91 sixes to his name.
Brian Lara:
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| Trinidadian cricketer Brian Lara of the West Indies cricket team raises his bat and helmet in the air as he bats for West Indies against England during the 5th Test Match at Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham, England in August 1995. The match, played from 10th to 14th August, would end in a draw. (Photo by Chris Smith/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) |
Brian Charles Lara, the only test cricketer to pass the landmark of 400 in a test match. Probably the greatest batsman the West Indies have ever seen, a one of a kind left-hander who could change the match within sessions. Lara comes in at 6 with 88 sixes on this list. With over 10000 test runs, Brian Lara is truly a legend.
Chris Cairns:
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| Chris Cairns of New Zealand hits Phil Tufnell of England (not in picture) for six during his innings of 80 runs in the 4th Test match between England and New Zealand at The Oval, London, 21st August 1999. The wicketkeeper for England is Alec Stewart and the non-striking batsman for New Zealand is Dion Nash. New Zealand won the match by 83 runs and took the four-match series 2-1. (Photo by Patrick Eagar/Popperfoto via Getty Images) |
Chris Cairns when in form was one of the finest all-rounder in world cricket. Chris Cairns is the only batsman in this list who has a sixes to matches ratio higher than 1.0, not only did he become just the sixth man to achieve the double of 200 wickets and 300 test runs. He also went a long way into developing New Zealand cricket. Chris comes in at 7 on this list with 87 sixes.
Sir Viv Richards:
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| Viv Richards batting for West Indies during his innings of 232 runs in the 1st Test match between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 4th June 1976. The wicketkeeper for England is Alan Knott. The match ended in a draw. (Photo by Ken Kelly/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) |
Sir Vivian Richards is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsman of all time. Not only was he an extremely talented batsman, but he was also a more than competent off-break bowler. Sir Viv Richards batted all his career without a helmet and he played cricket during the time when they had the longest boundaries. With 84 sixes in this format, Sir Vivian Richards ranks in at 8 on this list.
Andrew Flintoff:
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Andrew Flintoff of the Heat bats during the Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Stars at The Gabba on December 28, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Freddie Flintoff might not the records to talk about. But his influence on England cricket has been anything but ordinary. A 6'4 tall man, who bowled 90mph more often than not, and batted like his life mattered. There was never a moment on field when you wouldn't see Freddie giving his best for his country. Freddie features at 9 on this list with 82 sixes to his name in Test cricket.
Matthew Hayden:
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| BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Matthew Hayden of the Heat bats during the T20 Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes at The Gabba on January 6, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) |
Matthew Hayden, probably the most destructive left-hander Australia has seen yet, He was excellent across formats and holds the record for Australia's Highest test score ever. For a player who has averaged 50 in tests, 44 in ODI's, and 52 in T20I's. A destructive opener who has converted 50.8% of his 50+ scores in Test hundreds. Haydos finds his place at 10 on this list with 82 sixes in test cricket.
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