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Title: "Rishabh Pant Makes History: Surpasses Sehwag's Record for Most Sixes in Test Cricket for India"
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Indian wicket-keeper and batsman Rishabh Pant has achieved a remarkable feat in Test cricket, surpassing the record of former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag for the most sixes hit by an Indian player in the longest format of the game.
Pant achieved this milestone during the first Test match against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He smashed a six off the bowling of Keshav Maharaj to break Sehwag's record. The 27-year-old Pant has now hit 92 sixes in just 48 Test matches, whereas Sehwag played 103 Test matches and hit 90 sixes.
Pant's incredible achievement was marked by his aggressive batting display, where he smashed two sixes and two fours off 24 balls to score 27 runs before getting dismissed. This performance not only helped him surpass Sehwag's record but also showcased his impressive batting skills.
The top five Indian players with the most sixes in Test cricket are:
- Rishabh Pant - 92 sixes in 48 Test matches
- Virender Sehwag - 90 sixes in 103 Test matches
- Rohit Sharma - 88 sixes in 67 Test matches
- Ravindra Jadeja - 80 sixes in 88 Test matches
- MS Dhoni - 78 sixes in 90 Test matches
Pant's achievement has sent a wave of excitement among cricket fans, and he has become a trending topic on social media. His record-breaking feat has cemented his position as one of the most exciting and talented young batsmen in the Indian cricket team.
The Twitterverse was abuzz with Pant's achievement, with cricket enthusiasts and experts alike congratulating him on his remarkable feat. As Pant continues to scale new heights in his cricketing career, fans can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young batsman.
The Indian cricket team is currently engaged in a two-match Test series against South Africa, with the second Test scheduled to begin on November 22. Pant's form will be crucial for India as they look to dominate the Proteas and extend their lead in the World Test Championship standings. With his impressive batting display and record-breaking achievement, Pant has undoubtedly become one of the most exciting players to watch in Indian cricket today.