Top 5 Indian batsmen to hit most sixes in a calendar year in test cricket

Virender Sehwag has smashed the most sixes in test cricket for India.

Test cricket is a game that requires patience and concentration for long periods to succeed. The longest format of the game makes batsmen work hard for every run and requires them to grind their way past disciplined bowling attacks.

Indian pitches, famous for their unpredictable nature, however, at times demand the batsmen take on a more proactive approach. Without a proactive approach, batsmen risk falling to an unpredictable delivery before making any significant contribution.

Some Indian batsmen have tackled this challenge by taking an aggressive approach. Not only does this approach help accumulate quick runs, but also it disrupts the bowler’s line, length and rhythm.

Indian batsmen are known for their timing and elegance, using which they could smack sixes in any ground in the world.

On that note, let us look at the top five Indian batsmen who have hit most sixes in a calendar year in test cricket.

Top five Indian batsmen to hit most sixes in a calendar year in test cricket

5. Mayank Agarwal – 18 sixes, 2019

Mayank Agarwal was one of the mainstays of the Indian top order between 2018 and 2022. Agarwal, known for his quick footwork, is adept at attacking spin bowlers.

Mayank, who made his test debut for India in 2018, started his career in an impressive manner. Agarwal smashed 18 sixes in 2019, showcasing his ability to attack.

While currently active, Agarwal last played for India in 2022 against Sri Lanka. He has scored 1488 runs at a batting average of 41.33 in his test career.

4. Rohit Sharma – 20 sixes, 2019

Current Indian test captain Rohit Sharma was long considered as a lost potential in the longest format of the game. Rohit became a regular part of the Indian test team in 2019, 12 years after playing his first international game.

Sharma marked this remarkable year by hitting 20 towering sixes in test cricket. His move to the top of the order has been a revelation for the Indian side in tests as well.

Rohit has now scored 4241 test runs at an average of 42.8. The destructive right-hander also has 12 hundreds and 18 fifties to his name.

3. Rishabh Pant – 21 sixes 2022

Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant etched his name in the record books by smashing 21 sixes in test cricket in the year 2022. Regarded as the biggest match-winner with the bat in the current Indian test team, Pant is known for his flamboyant approach.

Making his test debut against England in 2018, Pant quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most exciting prospects in world cricket. The year 2022 saw the best of Pant, with the young wicket-keeper playing decisive knocks for India on various occasions.

2. Virender Sehwag – 22 sixes, 2008

Virender Sehwag was at his explosive best in the year 2008. Sehwag marked his extraordinary year in test cricket by recording his career-best score of 319. 2008 saw Sehwag toying with the opposition as he walloped 22 sixes in test cricket that year.

Sehwag was one of the most feared batsmen of his time, dismantling the bowling attack with his counter-attacking approach. Sehwag played 104 test matches in his career, scoring 8586 runs with an excellent batting average of 49.3.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 36 sixes, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the Indian record for smashing the most sixes in a calendar year in test cricket. Jaiswal hit 36 sixes in 2024. Having made his debut in 2023, Jaiswal is named among the most exciting talents in the world.

The year 2024 has been special for Jaiswal. The southpaw was the highest run-scorer for India in the five-match test series against England, amassing 712 runs across nine innings. Jaiswal in his young career has scored 1600 runs at an excellent batting average over 53.

(All stats are updated till 23rd November, 2024.)

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