Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant continues to redefine Test batting with his audacious stroke play and fearless approach.

With 90 sixes in just 82 innings across 47 Test matches, Pant has now equalled Virender Sehwag’s record for the most sixes by an Indian in Test cricket. Sehwag also hit 90 sixes but took 178 innings across 103 matches to reach the milestone, underlining Pant’s incredible acceleration.

Pant’s remarkable strike rate and intent, especially in pressure situations, have become a trademark of his red-ball game. Whether facing spinners or fast bowlers, he often changes the momentum with his big-hitting ability — turning the tide in India’s favor in crucial moments.

Top Indian Six-Hitters in Test Cricket (Updated List)

Rishabh Pant – 90 sixes (82 innings, 47 matches)

Virender Sehwag – 90 sixes (178 innings, 103 matches)

Rohit Sharma – 88 sixes (116 innings, 67 matches)

MS Dhoni – 78 sixes (144 innings, 90 matches)

Ravindra Jadeja – 74 sixes (125 innings, 84 matches)

Sachin Tendulkar – 69 sixes (329 innings, 200 matches)

Shubman Gill – 43 sixes (66 innings, 36 matches)

Yashasvi Jaiswal – 41 sixes (43 innings, 23 matches)

Pant's Impact Beyond the Numbers

Rishabh Pant’s aggressive instincts, combined with match awareness, make him one of the most dangerous batters in modern Test cricket.

What makes his record even more astonishing is the pace at which he has achieved it — taking just 47 matches and 82 innings to hit 90 sixes, compared to Sehwag’s 103-match career.

At just 26 years of age, Pant is poised to become the first Indian to cross the 100-sixes mark in Tests — a milestone yet to be reached by any Indian cricketer.

Rishabh Pant’s six-hitting spree reflects a broader evolution in Indian Test cricket — moving away from a grind-heavy approach to a more aggressive and result-oriented style. Young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are already following in his footsteps, evident from their rising six counts despite limited experience.

Rishabh Pant’s milestone not only puts him alongside one of India's most explosive openers but also signals a new era for Indian Test batting.

Rishabh Pant’s six-hitting spree reflects a broader evolution in Indian Test cricket — moving away from a grind-heavy approach to a more aggressive and result-oriented style. Young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are already following in his footsteps, evident from their rising six counts despite limited experience.

Rishabh Pant’s milestone not only puts him alongside one of India's most explosive openers but also signals a new era for Indian Test batting.