Tim Southee makes history, surpasses Virender Sehwag's record ahead of Rohit Sharma

New Delhi: The first Test between India and New Zealand has kicked off in Bengaluru with an impressive performance from the New Zealand team. Despite a shaky start, Team India managed to put up just 46 runs on the board in their first innings. In response, New Zealand retaliated strongly by scoring a massive total of 402 runs. Rachin Ravindra emerged as the top scorer for New Zealand with an impressive knock of 134 runs, followed by opener Dwayne Conway who contributed 91 runs to the team's total. However, it was Tim Southee's brilliant innings of 65 runs that stole the show. Southee's innings included 5 fours and 4 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. In addition, Tim Southee has now surpassed former Indian opener Virender Sehwag and captain Rohit Sharma in terms of hitting the most sixes in the Test format, solidifying his position as a leading force in the New Zealand team. His performance has undoubtedly set the stage for an intense battle between the two teams in the remainder of the Test match.

Tim Southee breaks Virender Sehwag’s record:

Till now Tim Southee has hit 93 sixes in the Test format. At the same time, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag had hit 91 sixes in 104 Test matches. Apart from this, Tim Southee has left behind Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma has hit 87 sixes in 62 Test matches, but now Tim Southee has left Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma behind. Ben Stokes is at the top of the list of batters who have hit the most sixes in Test cricket. This English all-rounder has hit 131 sixes in the Test format.

Players who hit the most sixes in Test format:

At the same time, after Ben Stokes, former Kiwi batsman Brendon McCullum is in second place in this list. Brendon McCullum hit 107 sixes in his Test career. After this comes the name of former Australian wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist. Adam Gilchrist hit 100 sixes in 96 Test matches. Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle hit 98 sixes in his Test career. While South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis hit 97 sixes in his Test career. After these players, Tim Southee is next. Tim Southee has hit 93 sixes in his Test career.