NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / Indian batters with most Test sixes in a calendar year
    Summarize
    Next Article
    Indian batters with most Test sixes in a calendar year
    Yashasvi Jaiswal tops this list (Image source: X/@ICC)

    Indian batters with most Test sixes in a calendar year

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Jan 01, 2025
    10:22 am

    What's the story

    Test cricket, the longest format of the game, requires batsmen to be patient and concentrated.

    They have to deal with disciplined bowling attacks and unpredictable pitches to score runs.

    However, Yashasvi Jaiswal took the aggressive route to tackle the challenges as he set some impressive six-hitting records in 2024.

    Here are the top five Indian batters to hit most sixes in a calendar year in Test cricket.

    #5

    Mayank Agarwal - 18 sixes in 2019

    Mayank Agarwal was a mainstay of the Indian top order from 2018 to 2022.

    The aggressive batter was particularly brutal against spinners.

    He made his Test debut in 2018 and soon proved his attacking nature by smashing 18 sixes in 2019.

    He smashed two double-tons that year as he finished 2019 with 754 runs at 68.54 across 11 innings, as per ESPNcricinfo.

    He hasn't played for India since his last appearance against Sri Lanka in 2022.

    #4

    Rohit Sharma - 20 sixes in 2019

    Current Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma became a regular member of the Test side in 2019.

    He ended that memorable year by smashing 20 sixes in Test cricket.

    Notably, the batter smoked three tons across just six innings in 2019 to finish with 556 runs at 92.66.

    His promotion at the top of the order has been fruitful for India.

    So far, Sharma has scored over 4,000 runs at an average of nearly 43.

    #3

    Rishabh Pant - 21 sixes in 2022

    Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant created history by smashing 21 sixes in Test cricket in 2022.

    He scored centuries in England and South Africa that year to finish with 680 runs at 61.81. Notably, his strike rate was 90.90.

    Ever since his debut against England in 2018, Pant has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in world cricket.

    His flamboyant style of batting and knack of playing decisive knocks have made him India's match-winner.

    #2

    Virender Sehwag - 22 sixes in 2008

    Virender Sehwag was at his explosive best in 2008, smashing a remarkable 22 sixes in Test cricket that year.

    His second triple-hundred in Tests came that year against Pakistan.

    Sehwag, who was known for his counter-attacking approach, finished 2008 with 1,462 Test runs at 56.23.

    He played 104 Test matches in his career, scoring over 8,500 runs with an impressive average close to 50.

    #1

    Yashasvi Jaiswal - 36 sixes in 2024

    Yashasvi Jaiswal set the Indian record for most sixes hit in a calendar year in Test cricket, smashing an incredible 36 sixes in 2024.

    Despite debuting just a year prior, Jaiswal has quickly emerged as one of the world's most exciting talents.

    He was India's leading run-scorer in their five-match Test series against England that year, scoring over 700 runs, averaging over 53.

    Meanwhile, Jaiswal finished the year with 1,478 Test runs at 54.74.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Test Cricket
    Virender Sehwag
    Yashasvi Jaiswal
    Mayank Agarwal

    Latest

    US-based space station developer eyes ISRO's Gaganyaan for launch services Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
    New drug shows promise in treating tough lung cancer type Health & Wellness
    Trump greenlights transfer of 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine Donald Trump
    WODI Tri-Nation Series final: Chamari Athapaththu shines in losing cause  India vs Sri Lanka

    Test Cricket

    Team India's Nitish Reddy aims to improve as a bowler Indian Cricket Team
    Best bowling returns for Pakistan vs South Africa in Tests Pakistan Cricket Team
    Decoding WTC final scenarios featuring India, Australia and Sri Lanka ICC World Test Championship
    Bumrah sets these records at MCG with 13th Test fifer Jasprit Bumrah

    Virender Sehwag

    Virat Kohli becomes India's second-highest run-scorer against SA (Tests): Stats Virat Kohli
    David Warner bows out in Tests: Decoding his notable accomplishments David Warner
    Rohit Sharma hammers his third Test century against England Rohit Sharma
    Indian Premier League: A look at Virender Sehwag's best knocks Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Yashasvi Jaiswal

    Shubman Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test due to injury KL Rahul
    Jasprit Bumrah reclaims top spot in ICC Test Rankings Jasprit Bumrah
    ICC Test Rankings: Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal earns second spot  ICC Test Rankings
    Prime Ministers XI vs India: Rana, Jaiswal and Gill shine Indian Cricket Team

    Mayank Agarwal

    Ranji Trophy 2024: Five contenders to win the prestigious title Ranji Trophy
    Ranji Trophy, Vasuki Koushik claims 7/41 against Punjab: Key stats Ranji Trophy
    Ranji Trophy 2024: Anustup Majumdar clocks his 14th First-Class century Ranji Trophy
    Ranji Trophy 2024: Manish Pandey clocks his 24th First-Class century Manish Pandey
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025