Test matches have been quite challenging for the batters in the history of cricket. The new ball troubles the batters a lot as the fast bowlers swing it and challenge the batters. When the ball gets a little older, the spinners come into the play. If there is assistance from the pitch, batting becomes very challenging.
It has been proven time and again that red-ball cricket is much more difficult than the white-ball formats. The players who are superstars of T20 leagues have failed to make much of an impact in the Test format. One of the reasons behind it is that hitting sixes is not so easy in Tests.
Although there are many fielders inside the 30-yard circle, the swing and spin denies the batters too many opportunities to hit big. However, some players defied this trend of not taking the aerial route in Test matches and ended up hitting more than 30 sixes against a particular team. In this listicle now, we will look at the two such players.
1. Ben Stokes has hit more than 30 sixes in Test matches against Australia
Current England captain Ben Stokes holds the record for the most sixes hit by a player in Test cricket against the Australian cricket team. Stokes has hit 33 maximums against the mighty Aussies thus far in his Test career.
Ashes rivalry puts extra pressure on the cricketers, but some players have risen to the occasion and brought their ‘A’ game to the table. One of them is Ben Stokes, who has hit 33 sixes against Australia so far.
2. Sir Viv Richards – 34 sixes
Former West Indies star Sir Viv Richards currently holds the record for the highest sixes hit by a player in Tests against a particular team. During his playing days, Viv Richards smacked 34 maximums against the England cricket team.
Most 6s against an Opponent in Test
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34 – Viv Richards v ENG
33 – Ben Stokes v AUS*
30 – Ben Stokes v SA
28 – Imran Khan v IND
26 – Chris Gayle v NZ#Ashes2023
With three more matches left in the ongoing Test series between England and Australia, it is likely that Ben Stokes will break Richards’ record.
