[Updated] List of the Top 10 Cricketers With Most Sixes in Test Cricket

The top 10 cricketers with the most sixes in Test cricket include Ben Stokes from England, who has hit 131 sixes in 105 matches. Following him is Brendon McCullum of New Zealand with 107 sixes, and Adam Gilchrist from Australia, who has also made a mark with 100 sixes. These players have not only entertained fans but also changed the dynamics of the game.

Oct 18, 2024, 14:10 IST
List of Cricketers with Most Sixes in Test Cricket
List of Cricketers with Most Sixes in Test Cricket

Have you ever wondered who the ultimate six hitters of Test cricket are? These players have changed the face of the game with their powerful strokes and ability to easily clear the boundary. 

Hitting a six indeed requires a combination of strength, timing, and technique. Some players have a knack for clearing the boundary with ease, while others struggle to even connect with the ball cleanly.

Over the years, many talented cricketers have showcased their power-hitting abilities in Test cricket. Some have become legends for their ability to consistently hit sixes, while others have had brief but memorable moments of six-hitting glory. 

In this article, we'll take a look at the top 10 cricketers who have hit the most sixes in Test cricket. So, get ready to discover the batsmen who have redefined the concept of six-hitting in Test cricket.

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List of Cricketers with the Most Sixes in Test Cricket

Here's the list of the top 10 cricketers who have made the most sixes in Test cricket. The list includes:

Rank

Player Name

Country

Span

Mat

Inns

HS

100

6s

1

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

England

2013-2024

106

192

258

13

131

2

Brendon Barrie McCullum

New Zealand

2004-2016

101

176

302

12

107

3

Adam Craig Gilchrist

Australia

1999-2008

96

137

204*

17

100

4

Christopher Henry Gayle

West Indies

2000-2014

103

182

333

15

98

5

Jacques Henry Kallis

South Africa

1995-2013

166

280

224

45

97

6

Timothy Grant Southee

New Zealand

2008-2024

103*

148

77*

-

93

7

Virender Sehwag

India

2001-2013

104

180

319

23

91

8

Brian Charles Lara

West Indies

1990-2006

131

232

400*

34

88

9

Christopher Lance Cairns

New Zealand

1989-2004

62

104

158

5

87

10

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

India

2013-2024

62*

106

212

12

87

11

Angelo Davis Mathews

Sri Lanka

2009-2024

114

202

200*

16

87

12

Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards

West Indies

1974-1991

121

182

291

24

84

13

Andrew Flintoff

England

1998-2009

79

130

167

5

82

14

Matthew Lawrence Hayden

Australia

1994-2009

103

184

380

30

82

15

Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan

2001-2017

75

132

161*

10

81

16

Kevin Peter Pietersen

England

2005-2014

104

181

227

23

81

17

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

India

2005-2014

90

144

224

6

78

18

Ricky Thomas Ponting

Australia

1995-2012

168

287

257

41

73

19

Clive Hubert Lloyd

West Indies

1966-1985

110

175

242*

19

70

20

Younis Khan

Pakistan

2000-2017

118

213

313

34

70

21

David Andrew Warner

Australia

2011-2024

112

205

335*

26

69

22

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

India

1989-2013

200

329

248*

51

69

23

Ian Terence Botham

England

1977-1992

102

161

208

14

67

24

Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge

West Indies

1974-1991

108

185

226

19

67

25

Ravindra Anirudh Jadeja

India

2012-2024

75*

108

175*

4

66

Source: ESPNcricinfo

As of now, Ben Stokes has hit 131 sixes in his Test cricket career. This impressive tally places him among the most aggressive hitters in the game.

In terms of Indian cricketers, Virender Sehwag holds the record for the most sixes in Test cricket among Indian players, having hit 91 sixes during his illustrious career. Following him is Rohit Sharma, who smashed 87 sixes. 

Other notable Indian players include Ravindra Jadeja with 66 sixes, Sachin Tendulkar with 69 sixes, and MS Dhoni, who also contributed significantly with 78 sixes in his Test career. 

The ability to clear the boundary consistently has played a key role in their success and has contributed to India’s strong performance in Test cricket.

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