New Delhi: Before bidding farewell to Test cricket, New Zealand's fast bowler Tim Southee made a remarkable record with his batting skills that stunned cricket fans worldwide.

Southee equaled West Indies' destructive batsman Chris Gayle's record of 98 sixes in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone in the first innings of his final Test match against England, where he scored 23 runs off just 10 balls, including 3 stunning sixes.

The Exciting Race for Most Sixes in Test Cricket
Test cricket is often seen as a format that requires technique and patience, but some players have proven their ability to hit big shots in this long format as well.

Top Players with the Most Sixes in Test Cricket:

1. Ben Stokes (England): 113 sixes
2. Brendan McCullum (New Zealand): 107 sixes
3. Adam Gilchrist (Australia): 100 sixes
4. Chris Gayle (West Indies): 98 sixes
5. Tim Southee (New Zealand): 98 sixes

Southee now holds the 5th spot in the list and has a golden opportunity to surpass Gayle by hitting two more sixes in his final innings.

Why Is This Achievement Special?
Chris Gayle, known for his explosive batting and famously called the "Universe Boss," achieved this record in 103 Test matches. On the other hand, Tim Southee reached this milestone in 107 Test matches, proving that despite being a bowler, he excels at hitting big shots.

Southee is renowned for his lethal swing and pace bowling in the cricketing world, but he has also showcased his value as a batsman over time. In his Test career, he has scored over 2000 runs, and his strike rate further highlights his ability to hit big shots, rivaling some of the best batsmen.

Chris Gayle's Test cricket career is filled with memorable innings, and for Southee to match his record as a bowler is a testament to his ability to hit sixes in a format often dominated by technical batting.

Southee's Contribution to New Zealand Cricket
Southee has been a valuable asset to New Zealand, not only as a reliable bowler but also as someone who has supported the team with crucial batting contributions in difficult moments.

Will Southee Set a New Record?
Tim Southee now has just one innings left to reach the 100 sixes milestone. If he achieves this, it will not only mark another major milestone in his career but also cement his place among the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.Southee's Contribution to New Zealand Cricket
Southee has been a valuable asset to New Zealand, not only as a reliable bowler but also as someone who has supported the team with crucial batting contributions in difficult moments.

Will Southee Set a New Record?
Tim Southee now has just one innings left to reach the 100 sixes milestone. If he achieves this, it will not only mark another major milestone in his career but also cement his place among the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.