Rishabh Pant has created history by equaling Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record of 90 sixes in Test cricket for India. The dynamic wicket-keeper batter reached this milestone on Day 2 of the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
This achievement becomes even more special when we consider Pant’s incredible journey back from a devastating car accident in December 2022. After months of recovery and rehabilitation, his return to international cricket has been remarkable. In addition, Pant was injured on the 1st day of the 4th Test. His right foot has sustained a fracture and doctors have advised him rest for six weeks. Despite that he came out to bat on the second day of the 4th Test and reached the incredible milestone.
Complete List of Players With Most Sixes for India in Test Cricket
| Rank | Player | Matches | Innings | Sixes | Strike Rate | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virender Sehwag | 103 | 178 | 90 | 82.18 | 2001-2013 |
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | 47* | 82 | 90 | 74.09 | 2018-present |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 67 | 116 | 88 | 57.05 | 2013-2024 |
| 4 | MS Dhoni | 90 | 144 | 78 | 59.11 | 2005-2014 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 84* | 125 | 74 | 54.96 | 2012-present |
| 6 | Sachin Tendulkar | 200 | 329 | 69 | 54.04 | 1989-2013 |
| 7 | Kapil Dev | 131 | 184 | 61 | 79.33 | 1978-1994 |
| 8 | Sourav Ganguly | 113 | 188 | 57 | 51.25 | 1996-2008 |
| 9 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 36* | 66 | 43 | 62.37 | 2020-present |
| 10 | Harbhajan Singh | 103 | 145 | 42 | 64.80 | 1998-2015 |
*Active players, Data as of July 2025
Rishabh Pant is now behind only six players, when it comes to hitting the most sixes in Test cricket. That list is led by England captain Ben Stokes with 133 sixes. Followed by England Head Coach Brendon McCullum with 107 sixes. Pant’s idol, Adam Gilchrist is at three with 100 sixes. Tim Southee, Chris Gayle and Jacques Kallis are the other three with 98, 98 and 97 sixes respectively.