Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian to hit 100 Test sixes

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian to hit 100 Test sixes
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Rishabh Pant achieved a milestone on August 18 during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. He reached this landmark with a six off Lahiru Kumara, which also marked his 20th Test fifty. Pant joins Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Adam Gilchrist as the only players in history to reach this number of sixes in Tests. His performance reflects his aggressive batting style that has made him a key player for India.

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  • Pant hit his 100th Test six during the first Test against Sri Lanka.
  • He completed his milestone with a six off Lahiru Kumara.
  • This achievement also marked Pant's 20th Test fifty.
  • He is now the third-highest six-hitter in Test history.
  • The match is ongoing in Galle.
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India's star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The India wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached the milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara. The shot also brought up his 20th Test fifty.

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