Sehwag to Rohit: Top 10 Indian players with most sixes in Test cricket

Rohit Sharma is just two sixes away from becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes in Test cricket, surpassing Virender Sehwag's record of 90 sixes.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on the verge of creating a significant record in Test cricket, as he is just two sixes away from becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes in the format's history. With his powerful hitting and penchant for clearing the boundary, Sharma has accumulated 88 sixes in his Test career so far, just behind Virender Sehwag, who holds the record with 90 sixes.

 

Rohit comes out to bat in the Pink Ball test between India and Australia at number 5 after the dismissal of Shubman Gill as the captain choose to let go his opening slot for Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul.  CHECK INDIA Vs AUSTRALIA LIVE SCORE, MATCH UPDATES AND 2nd TEST Day 1 full scorecard here

 

Other notable Indian batters closely follow Sehwag's record for sixes. Sachin Tendulkar, who has a monumental career in Test cricket, hit 68 sixes during his career. Tendulkar's ability to dominate the opposition with his versatile strokes was backed by his consistency, as reflected in his 15,921 runs and a batting average of 53.78. While his sixes count is significant, it is Sehwag’s more aggressive approach to batting that has secured him the top spot in this list.

 

Among other key players, MS Dhoni, renowned for his finishing abilities, has been another prolific six-hitter, contributing 68 sixes in his 39-match career. His ability to clear the boundary from the toughest positions on the field solidified his reputation as one of India’s best Test finishers.

 

Not far behind, Cheteshwar Pujara has emerged as a reliable figure in Indian cricket, accumulating 61 sixes in his Test career. Despite being known for his defensive batting, Pujara’s ability to adapt to different situations and his knack for hitting sixes in critical moments have made him a vital player for India. 

Top 10 Indian batters with most sixes in Test cricket history
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
Virender Sehwag	2001-2013	103	178	6	8503	319	49.43	10346	82.18	23	31	16	1219	90
Rohit Sharma	2013-2024	64	111	10	4270	212	42.27	7428	57.48	12	18	6	470	88
MS Dhoni	2005-2014	90	144	16	4876	224	38.09	8249	59.11	6	33	10	544	78
Sachin Tendulkar	1989-2013	200	329	33	15921	248*	53.78	29437+	54.04	51	68	14	2058+	69
Rishabh Pant	2018-2024	39	68	5	2731	159*	43.34	3654	74.74	6	14	3	299	68
Ravindra Jadeja	2012-2024	77	113	21	3235	175*	35.16	5772	56.04	4	21	8	315	68
Kapil Dev	1978-1994	131	184	15	5248	163	31.05	5192+	79.33	8	27	16	557+	61
Sourav Ganguly	1996-2008	113	188	17	7212	239	42.17	14070	51.25	16	35	13	900	57
Harbhajan Singh	1998-2015	103	145	23	2224	115	18.22	3432	64.8	2	9	19	277	42
Yashasvi Jaiswal	2023-2024	15	28	1	1568	214*	58.07	2311	67.84	4	8	2	178	38