Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant achieved an incredible feat on the second day of the first Test against South Africa At Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Rishabh Pant left Virender Sehwag behind in making explosive records
Pant has officially become the Indian batsman to hit the most number of sixes in the history of Test cricket, he achieved the feat during the ongoing match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The left-handed batsman reached the remarkable feat after hitting two sixes during a brief pause at the crease while batting on the second day of the match.
With these two big hits, Pant took his career total to 92 sixes in Test cricket, surpassing the previous record holder, the former opening batsman. Virender SehwagSehwag had earlier set a record of hitting 91 sixes in his 104-Test career, which Pant had surpassed in a very short number of matches, It is noteworthy that Sehwag’s final list includes 90 sixes hit while playing for India and one six hit while representing the ICC World Test XI team,
Despite achieving the record, Pant’s comeback innings was not as fruitful as he had hoped, as he was out after scoring just 27 runs. His dismissal was courtesy Corbin BoschWho defeated the Indian vice-captain at the very beginning of his innings. Overall, the world record for hitting most sixes in Test cricket is in the name of the England all-rounder. ben stokesWhich currently holds an impressive tally of 136 hits.
| Post | batter | total sixes | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | 92 | |
| 2 | Virender Sehwag | 91 | 90 for India, 1 for ICC World Test XI |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 88 | |
| 4 | Ravindra Jadeja | 80 | |
| 5 | ms dhoni | 78 |
India’s middle order was seen struggling against South Africa’s strategic bowling.
India’s batting effort on the second day of the Kolkata Test quickly unraveled despite a solid, cautious start from the batsmen overnight. KL Rahul And washington beautifulWho made a valuable partnership of 50 runs. The problems began soon after the introduction of spin, as South Africa strategically exploited early signs of turn and variable bounce on the pitch to get themselves back into the contest. off spinner simon harmer Was early destroyer, struck early to remove Sundar (29) and later lifted Dhruv Jurel And Ravindra Jadeja (27) After lunch break.
left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj Taking advantage of the turn and slight lead, the patient Rahul was dismissed for 39 runs and increased India’s problems. Amid the spin attack, returning vice-captain Pant tried to counter-attack but lost his wicket to fast bowler Bosch for 27 runs due to a clever bouncer.
Batting problems have increased, captain Shubman Gill He was forced to retire hurt after suffering neck spasms early in his innings, leading to unrest in the dressing room. Despite several starts by top and middle-order batsmen including Rahul, Sundar, Pant and Jadeja, no one managed to convert their foundation into substantial, match-defining scores. India lost control after a while due to rapid fall of wickets Took a lead of 30 runs in the first innings South Africa’s lowest total of 159 highlighted their weakness on the difficult, two-paced surface.
