Stats: Most sixes in Test matches and international cricket

Cricket has evolved over the years and so is batting. Only Test cricket existed before 70’s where batters were required to show reliance and stay at the crease for long. However, the introduction of limited-overs cricket enhanced the significance of the run rate. With the certain limit in the number of deliveries, batters started focusing on scoring runs at a brisk pace alongside keeping their wickets safe.

The need for quick runs also prompted batters to play big shots and smash sixes. Sending the ball over the ropes is certainly not a bread-and-butter task as one requires both power and timing to score a six. Back in the old days, players didn’t really emphasize on taking the areal route. However, modern-day cricket is faced paced and hitting sixes has become a trend.

It won’t be much wrong to say that the introduction of the T20 format made hitting sixes popular. However, there have been players who haven’t mind sending the ball over the ropes even in the longest format. Notably, the red ball does more talking than the white one. However, a certain breed of batters backed their big-hitting skills amid any challenge. So far, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum (107) and former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist (100) are the only ones to smash 100 sixes in Test format.

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