Who Hit a Six on the First Ball of a Test Match?
Chris Gayle is the first and only player in cricket history to hit a six on the very first ball of a Test match.
He achieved this unique record against Bangladesh in 2012.
👉 No player in over 140 years of Test cricket has ever repeated this — making it one of the rarest and most unbelievable records in the game.
📊 First Ball Six in Test Cricket – Record Details
| Player | Opponent | Venue | Year | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (WI) | Bangladesh | Dhaka (Mirpur) | 2012 | Sohag Gazi |
🏏 Chris Gayle’s Historic First Ball Six
This historic moment took place during the Test match between West Indies and Bangladesh on 13 November 2012 in Dhaka.
- West Indies won the toss and elected to bat
- Bangladesh handed debut to off-spinner Sohag Gazi
- Gayle faced the very first ball of the match
👉 Gayle smashed the ball over long-on for a six, shocking everyone on the field.
🔥 Match Context
- Venue: Dhaka (Mirpur)
- Match Result: West Indies won by 77 runs
- Sohag Gazi (debut): 9 wickets in the match
👉 Despite being hit for a six on the first ball, Sohag Gazi had an impressive debut performance.
📌 Record Significance
- First ball six in Test cricket history ✔️
- Only instance of such a shot ✔️
- One of the rarest records in international cricket ✔️
🔗 Related Cricket Records
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Most Runs in World Cup Matches
Most Fours in Test Cricket
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