Players with the most sixes in Test cricket history are one of the most interesting topics to know about. Test cricket is the oldest cricket format which is still relevant and enjoyable. Here the fans enjoy a five-day encounter between two teams filled with aggression, energy, lethal bowling, and temperamental batting.
Ben Stokes (England) – 131 Sixes
Ben Stokes is renowned for his aggressive style and ability to play match-winning innings under pressure. With 131 sixes, Stokes has established himself as one of the most impactful all-rounders in Test history.
- Span: 2013-2024
- Matches: 106
- Innings: 192
- Runs: 6,546
- Highest Score: 258
- Average: 35.57
- Centuries: 13
- Half-Centuries: 34
- Fours: 762
- Ducks: 15
Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 107 Sixes
Brendon McCullum revolutionized New Zealand cricket with his aggressive captaincy and batting style. Known for his fearless approach, McCullum’s 107 sixes in Test matches shows his intent towards the bowlers in the longest format of the game.
- Span: 2004-2016
- Matches: 101
- Innings: 176
- Runs: 6,453
- Highest Score: 302
- Average: 38.64
- Centuries: 12
- Half-Centuries: 31
- Fours: 776
- Ducks: 14
Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 100 Sixes
Former Australian wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist is known for his stylish batting. Gilchrist along with Matthew Hayden known for their attacking batting and the Australian legend has 100 sixes to his name in Test cricket.
- Span: 1999-2008
- Matches: 96
- Innings: 137
- Runs: 5,570
- Highest Score: 204*
- Average: 47.60
- Centuries: 17
- Half-Centuries: 26
- Fours: 677
- Ducks: 14
Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 98 Sixes
A towering figure in world cricket, Chris Gayle was a destructive opening batsman. He has 98 sixes to his name in the history of Test cricket.
- Span: 2000-2014
- Matches: 103
- Innings: 182
- Runs: 7,214
- Highest Score: 333
- Average: 42.18
- Centuries: 15
- Half-Centuries: 37
- Fours: 1,046
- Ducks: 15
Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 97 Sixes
The most complete all-rounder in the history of cricket is South African Jacques Kallis. He has 97 sixes to his name.
- Span: 1995-2013
- Matches: 166
- Innings: 280
- Runs: 13,289
- Highest Score: 224
- Average: 55.37
- Centuries: 45
- Half-Centuries: 58
- Fours: 1,488
- Ducks: 16
Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 93 Sixes
The star New Zealand bowling all-rounder Tim Southee is known for his powerful hitting, recently he has surpasses the Indian batter Virender Sehwag in terms of hitting most sixes in Test Cricket History. He has 93 sixes to his name.
- Span: 2008-2024
- Matches: 103
- Innings: 148
- Runs: 2,180
- Highest Score: 77*
- Average: 15.91
- Half-Centuries: 7
- Fours: 210
- Ducks: 19
Virender Sehwag (India) – 91 Sixes
The devastating Indian opener Virender Sehwag was known for his attacking shots. In his overall Test career, Sehwag has smashed 91 sixes.
- Span: 2001-2013
- Matches: 104
- Innings: 180
- Runs: 8,586
- Highest Score: 319
- Average: 49.34
- Centuries: 23
- Half-Centuries: 32
- Fours: 1,233
- Ducks: 16
Brian Lara (West Indies) – 88 Sixes
Brian Lara is remembered for his class and flair. His world-record scores of 375 and 400* are evidence of his ability to play long innings. He has got 88 sixes to his name.
- Span: 1990-2006
- Matches: 131
- Innings: 232
- Runs: 11,953
- Highest Score: 400*
- Average: 52.88
- Centuries: 34
- Half-Centuries: 48
- Fours: 1,559
- Ducks: 17
Rohit Sharma (India) – 88 Sixes
Current Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma is known for his fearless approach against the bowlers. To date he has 88 sixes to his name.
- Span: 2013-2024
- Matches: 62
- Innings: 107
- Runs: 4,233
- Highest Score: 212
- Average: 43.63
- Centuries: 12
- Half-Centuries: 18
- Fours: 464
- Ducks: 5
Chris Cairns (New Zealand) – 87 Sixes
The New Zealand veteran has a tally of 87 sixes. He is counted as one of the greats in the history of New Zealand Cricket.
- Span: 1989-2004
- Matches: 62
- Innings: 104
- Runs: 3,320
- Highest Score: 158
- Average: 33.53
- Centuries: 5
- Half-Centuries: 22
- Fours: 365
- Ducks: 7
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) – 87 Sixes
Angelo Mathews has been the backbone of Sri Lankan cricket for a long time. The all-rounder has 87 sixes to his name.
- Span: 2009-2024
- Matches: 114
- Innings: 202
- Runs: 7,940
- Highest Score: 200*
- Average: 45.37
- Centuries: 16
- Half-Centuries: 44
- Fours: 808
- Ducks: 6
Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 84 Sixes
The legend of the game Vivian Richards, who hails from West Indies was the most dominating batter of his era. He has smashes 84 sixes in the longest format of the game.
- Span: 1974-1991
- Matches: 121
- Innings: 182
- Runs: 8,540
- Highest Score: 291
- Average: 50.23
- Centuries: 24
- Half-Centuries: 45
- Fours: 1,051+
- Ducks: 10
Andrew Flintoff (England) – 82 Sixes
The veteran all-rounder of the England Cricket Team and one of the finest all-rounders Andrew Flintoff has got 82 sixes to his name.
- Span: 1998-2009
- Matches: 79
- Innings: 130
- Runs: 3,845
- Highest Score: 167
- Average: 31.77
- Centuries: 5
- Half-Centuries: 26
- Fours: 513
- Ducks – 17
