IND vs SA: Rishabh Pant breaks Virender Sehwag's record to become Indian batter with most sixes in test cricket

Rishabh Pant achieved the feat during the first IND vs SA test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The first test between Indian Cricket Team and South Africa Cricket Team is underway at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. On second day of the encounter on Saturday (November 15), Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant achieved an incredible batting record, becoming the Indian batter with most sixes in test cricket.

The left-handed batsman has made his comeback in the test series against South Africa after recovering from a foot injury, which he sustained during the test tour of England in July. Due to a two-month-long recovery, he missed out the home test series against the West Indies last month.

The Indian vice-captain’s comeback wasn’t as fruitful as he would’ve expected as he lost his ground after scoring just 27 runs, becoming a victim of Corbin Bosch. However, that was enough for him to go past former Indian opener Virender Sehwag in an elite list.

Rishabh Pant breaks Virender Sehwag’s record in test cricket

Although Pant failed to come up with a big score on his comeback, he achieved a brilliant feat during the clash. With two sixes during his stay at the crease, Pant has become the Indian batter with most sixes in test cricket with 92 sixes.

He surpassed former Indian opener Virender Sehwag’s tally, who hit 91 sixes in 104 tests in his career. Notably, Sehwag hit 90 sixes for India and one six for ICC World test XI team. Overall, England’s Ben Stokes with 136 hits holds the record for most test sixes.

Top 5 Indian batters with most sixes in test cricket

• Rishabh Pant- 92 sixes
• Virender Sehwag – 91 sixes (1 for ICC World test XI)
• Rohit Sharma – 88 sixes
• Ravindra Jadeja – 80 sixes
• MS Dhoni – 78 sixes

Meanwhile, after losing three wickets in first session on day 2 of the Kolkata test, India reached 138/4 on the scoreboard, with Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel at strike. Indian captain Shubman Gill retired hurt after sustaining pain in his neck while batting. On day 1, the hosts bowled out the visitors for 159 runs in the first innings.

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