A record-breaking innings delivered a spectacular display of power-hitting by a visiting team who smashed most sixes in a single Test innings on Indian soil. Here are some most sixes against India in test innings in India:
- South Africa: The South Africa cricket team hit a record 12 sixes in a single Test innings against India in India. This record was set during the second Test match played at Guwahati in November 2025. South African all-rounder Marco Jansen contributed significantly by hitting seven sixes in his 93-run innings, which is the most sixes by a visiting batter in a Test innings on Indian soil, marking the highest number of sixes hit by South Africa against India in a Test innings in India.
- New-Zealand: The New Zealand team hit a total of 12 sixes in a Test innings against India in the Bengaluru Test in 2024. This was part of their strong batting performance in that match, which contributed to a significant lead over India. The 12 sixes stood out as a notable achievement in the innings during this Test in India. This record-breaking performance was highlighted during the first Test of New Zealand’s tour of India at Bengaluru in October 2024, where New Zealand scored heavily with key contributions from players like Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee.
- West Indies: The West Indies team hit the most sixes in a Test innings against India in Delhi in 1974, with a total of 11 sixes. Notably, Viv Richards contributed heavily to this tally by hitting 6 sixes during his innings of 192 not out in the match at Delhi. Other players who contributed to this six count included CG Greenidge and BD Julien, both hitting multiple sixes in the same game.
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Jansen’s innings will be remembered as one of the most thrilling showcases of batting prowess in Indian Test cricket history, inspiring fans and players alike with the sheer force and flair of his stroke play.
