IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal obliterates Virendra Sehwag's towering six-hitting record, sets new mark for an Indian batter in Tests

Yashasvi Jaiswal's performance in the ongoing Test series against England has been nothing short of extraordinary, amassing two fifties and two double centuries.

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• Sat • 24 Feb 2024

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal playing a shot.

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Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit 23 sixes in Tests in 2024 so far.

Virender Sehwag smashed 22 sixes in Tests in 2008.

Indian opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in the annals of cricket history by breaking Virender Sehwag's 16-year record for the most Test sixes in a single calendar year. During the fourth Test of the captivating five-match series against England, held at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, Jaiswal not only showcased his exceptional talent but also demonstrated his knack for creating monumental records.

Most sixes by an Indian batter in a calendar year

Yashasvi Jaiswal leads the chart with an impressive tally of 23 sixes hit in the year 2024. Following closely, Virender Sehwag set a benchmark with 22 sixes back in 2008. Rishabh Pant showcased his power-hitting skills with 21 sixes in 2022. Rohit Sharma, known for his elegant six-hitting, recorded 20 sixes in the year 2019. Mayank Agarwal also made his mark by hitting 18 sixes during his 2019 campaign.

With a majestic six off England spinner Shoaib Bashir, Jaiswal vaulted past Sehwag's impressive mark, achieving this remarkable feat in merely his fifth match of 2024. Sehwag, a former dynamo of the Indian batting lineup, had originally set the record in 2008, across 14 matches and 27 innings. Jaiswal's tally now stands at 23 sixes, surpassing not only Sehwag's record but also Rishabh Pant's impressive total from 2022.

Yashasvi Jaiswal takes England bowlers to the cleaners

Jaiswal's performance in the ongoing Test series against England has been nothing short of extraordinary, amassing two fifties and two double centuries. His consecutive double tons place him in an elite group of Indian cricketers, alongside legends like Virat Kohli and Vinod Kambli, showcasing his prowess and consistency at the highest level of the game.

Following his latest double century, Jaiswal ascended 14 spots to reach 15th place in the ICC Men's Test rankings for batters, a testament to his rapidly growing stature in international cricket. With over 600 runs already to his name in the series, Jaiswal is on the cusp of challenging Sunil Gavaskar's iconic record for the most runs in a bilateral series, aiming to surpass 700 runs.