Rishabh Pant surpassed Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket, achieving 102 sixes in just 52 matches during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Pant has already advanced to the third place on this elite list (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 25, 2026
11:26 am
What's the storyRishabh Pant has broken another record in Test cricket, surpassing Australian legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in the format.
The milestone was achieved during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.
Rishabh Pant creates history in Sri Lanka, breaks MS Dhoni’s record
Pant scripts history, surpasses Dhoni to become India's leading wicketkeeper run-scorer in away Tests
Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, becomes first India wicketkeeper to score 2,500 away Test runs
IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant's 95m monster six damages solar panel on Colombo stadium roof - Watch
Cricket: Dhruv Jurel hits unbeaten 115, Rishabh Pant 63 as India, 1-0 ahead, take charge of series
Team India provides crucial update on Rishabh Pant after batter retires hurt on being hit by bouncer
Rishabh Pant walks off injured after blow to left arm in second Test against Sri Lanka
IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 2: Pant, Jurel fifties power India to 419/6 at lunch
IND vs SL 2nd Test: Rishabh Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm
Why Rishabh Pant hasn’t taken the field on Day 3 of India vs Sri Lanka Colombo Test; Dhruv Jurel keeps wickets
