Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the Record of Most Sixes in a Test Innings

Q: Who holds the record for most sixes in a single Test innings?

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for hitting the most sixes in a single Test innings, smashing 12 sixes during his unbeaten 214-run knock against England in February 2024.

Q: How many sixes did Yashasvi Jaiswal hit in his record-breaking Test innings?

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 12 sixes in his historic innings, setting a new benchmark for the most sixes in a Test innings.

Q: Whose record did Yashasvi Jaiswal break for most sixes in a Test innings?

Jaiswal broke the previous record jointly held by Wasim Akram , Nathan Astle , and Ben Stokes , who had each hit 11 sixes in a single Test innings.

Q: Against which team did Yashasvi Jaiswal set the sixes record in Tests?

He achieved this record against England during the India vs England Test series in February 2024 .

Q: How many runs did Yashasvi Jaiswal score in the innings with 12 sixes?

He scored a brilliant 214 not out off 236 balls , combining power hitting with elegant stroke play.

Q: Where was the match played in which Jaiswal hit the most sixes in a Test innings?

The match was played at the ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India .

Q: Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the youngest player to hit 12 sixes in a Test innings?

Yes, Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently the youngest cricketer to hit 12 sixes in a single Test innings, making this feat even more remarkable.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the Record of Most Sixes in a Test Innings – 12 Sixes in Majestic 214* vs England

Indian cricket fans witnessed history at Rajkot during the India vs England 2024 Test series, when Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 214 off 236 balls, rewriting the record books for the most sixes in a Test innings with 12 towering sixes.

This wasn’t just a boundary-hitting masterclass; it was a statement. In an era where red-ball cricket is often seen as a format of patience, Jaiswal brought flair, aggression, and control — all in one blazing package.

📈 The Record-Breaking Knock

In India’s second innings, with a healthy lead and full freedom to attack, Jaiswal unleashed his full range of strokes. With remarkable confidence, the young left-hander tore apart England’s bowling attack, especially targeting spinners with fearless intent.

🏏 Runs Scored: 214*
⚾ Balls Faced: 236
💥 Sixes Hit: 12 (New Test Record)
🎯 Strike Rate: 90.67

Jaiswal surpassed the previous joint record of 11 sixes held by Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Nathan Astle (New Zealand), and Matthew Hayden (Australia).

🔥 Turning Point in the Match

Coming into the second innings with a lead, India needed a statement performance to secure the match — and Jaiswal provided just that. His explosive double century, aided by Shubman Gill (91) and *Sarfaraz Khan (68)**, powered India to a mammoth 430/4 declared.

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image 1 Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the Record of Most Sixes in a Test Innings – 12 Sixes

🧠 What This Means for Indian Cricket

Jaiswal has now firmly positioned himself as the future of Indian Test cricket. With a solid technique, fearlessness, and an aggressive mindset, he’s redefining how Test openers play — balancing traditional patience with modern aggression.

This innings not only showcased his talent but also emphasized India’s bench strength, with Sarfaraz Khan also making an impact on debut and veterans like Jadeja delivering with both bat and ball.

🏅 Record-Breaking Sixes

Here’s where Jaiswal stands now in Test cricket history:

Player	Country	Sixes	Score	Opponent	Year
Wasim Akram	Pakistan	12	257*	Zimbabwe	1996
Yashasvi Jaiswal	India	12	214*	England	2025

With this, Jaiswal not only surpassed the Indian record of MS Dhoni’s 6 sixes in an innings but also became the joint-record holder globally.

Most sixes in an innings in Tests

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Team	Opposition	Ground	Month
Yashasvi Jaiswal	214	236	14	12	India	v England	Rajkot	Feb-24
Wasim Akram	257	363	22	12	Pakistan	v Zimbabwe	Sheikhupura	Oct-96
NJ Astle	222	168	28	11	New Zealand	v England	Christchurch	Mar-02
ML Hayden	380	437	38	11	Australia	v Zimbabwe	W.A.C.A	Oct-03
BB McCullum	202	188	21	11	New Zealand	v Pakistan	Sharjah	Nov-14
BB McCullum	195	134	18	11	New Zealand	v Sri Lanka	Christchurch	Dec-14
BA Stokes	258	198	30	11	England	v South Africa	Cape Town	Jan-16
BKG Mendis	245	291	18	11	Sri Lanka	v Ireland	Galle	Apr-23
WR Hammond	336	–	34	10	England	v New Zealand	Auckland	Mar-1933

🏟️ Match Summary – India vs England, 2024 Test

✅ India 1st Innings – 445 all out

Rohit Sharma – 131
Ravindra Jadeja – 112
Sarfaraz Khan – 62

✅ England 1st Innings – 319 all out

Ben Duckett – 153
Mohammed Siraj – 4 wickets

✅ India 2nd Innings – 430/4 decl.

Yashasvi Jaiswal – 214* (12 sixes)
Shubman Gill – 91
Sarfaraz Khan – 68*

✅ England 2nd Innings – 122 all out

Ravindra Jadeja – 5 wickets
India won by 553 runs

📊 Why This Innings Matters

Jaiswal’s performance wasn’t just about aggression — it was smart, calculated, and fearless. With each six, he cemented his place in elite Test cricket history. He now holds:

🏆 World Record: Most Sixes in a Single Test Innings – 12

🏏 A Knock for the Ages

Jaiswal walked in confidently after scoring just 10 in the first innings. But what followed was a transformation — he tore into England’s bowling attack with fearless intent. His 214* came off just 236 balls at a strike rate of 90.67, featuring 14 boundaries and a staggering 12 sixes, including clean strikes down the ground, powerful hoicks over midwicket, and elegant lofts over extra cover.

This historic innings broke the Indian record for most sixes in a Test innings, surpassing Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 8 sixes against Sri Lanka in 1994.

Previous Record Holders:

Wasim Akram (Pakistan) vs Zimbabwe, 1996 (12 sixes)
Nathan Astle (New Zealand) vs England, 2002 (11 sixes)
Matthew Hayden (Australia) vs Zimbabwe, 2003 (11 sixes)

📸 Iconic Moments

💣 Pulled six off Rehan Ahmed to break the world record
💪 Back-to-back sixes over long-on off Hartley
👏 Celebrated with a quiet raise of the bat — a classic Test moment

📌 Final Thoughts

At just 22, Yashasvi Jaiswal is no longer a rising star — he’s a Test cricket powerhouse. His 214* with 12 sixes has set a new benchmark for attacking Test cricket, and Indian fans are right to dream big about what lies ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who holds the record for most sixes in a single Test innings?

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for hitting the most sixes in a single Test innings, smashing 12 sixes during his unbeaten 214-run knock against England in February 2024.

How many sixes did Yashasvi Jaiswal hit in his record-breaking Test innings?

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 12 sixes in his historic innings, setting a new benchmark for the most sixes in a Test innings.

Whose record did Yashasvi Jaiswal break for most sixes in a Test innings?

Jaiswal broke the previous record jointly held by Wasim Akram, Nathan Astle, and Ben Stokes, who had each hit 11 sixes in a single Test innings.

Against which team did Yashasvi Jaiswal set the sixes record in Tests?

He achieved this record against England during the India vs England Test series in February 2024.

How many runs did Yashasvi Jaiswal score in the innings with 12 sixes?

He scored a brilliant 214 not out off 236 balls, combining power hitting with elegant stroke play.

Where was the match played in which Jaiswal hit the most sixes in a Test innings?

The match was played at the ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India.

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the youngest player to hit 12 sixes in a Test innings?

Yes, Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently the youngest cricketer to hit 12 sixes in a single Test innings, making this feat even more remarkable.

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