Tim Southee broke Virender Sehwag's record of test sixes.

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Tezzbuzz|19-10-2024

Delhi: In the first Test match being played between India and New Zealand, fast bowler Tim Southee has achieved such a feat in batting, which even many great batsmen have not been able to do. Saudi has left behind former Indian opener Virender Sehwag in terms of hitting the most number of sixes in Test cricket.

The first Test of the three-match series is being played in Bengaluru, in which New Zealand bowled out India for just 46 runs.

The lethal bowling of William Oruc, Matt Henry and Tim Southee played an important role in this disappointing performance of the Indian team.

After bowling, Saudi also performed brilliantly in batting and hit 3 brilliant sixes on the third day of the match. With this, his total number of sixes in Test matches has increased to 92, due to which he has left behind Virender Sehwag (91 sixes).

New Zealand took a big lead

Till the time of writing the news, Rachin Ravindra was firmly on the crease after scoring 104* runs in 125 balls.

He has hit 11 fours and 2 sixes in his innings, while at the other end, Tim Southee (49*) is also playing well. At present the score of Kiwi team is 345 runs for 7 wickets and they have taken a lead of 299 runs. Earlier, the Indian team was reduced to just 46 runs.

FAQ


What record has Tim Southee broken?

Saudi has left behind former Indian opener Virender Sehwag in terms of hitting the most number of sixes in Test cricket.


How many sixes has Tim Southee hit in Tests?

With this, his total number of sixes in Test matches has increased to 92, due to which he has left behind Virender Sehwag (91 sixes).

With this, his total number of sixes in Test matches has increased to 92, due to which he has left behind Virender Sehwag (91 sixes).

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