Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes Batter with Most Sixes in a Calendar Year in Test Cricket

NEW DELHI, Dec. 1: In a thrilling match against Australia in Perth on Saturday, young Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the batter with the most sixes in a calendar year in the longest format of the game.

The 22-year-old Jaiswal redeemed himself after being dismissed for a duck in the first innings, scoring an unbeaten 90 studded with seven fours and two sixes. His performance marked his 34th six of the year, surpassing former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's record of 33 sixes in a calendar year.

Jaiswal is playing his 12th Test of 2024 in Perth and has so far made significant contributions to India's cause. He recently became the youngest Indian to reach 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year during the second Test between India and New Zealand last month.

The match against Australia had started on a positive note for India with Jaiswal and KL Rahul adding an unbeaten 172 for the opening wicket, building an ominous 218-run lead over the Australian team. This remarkable performance further solidifies Jaiswal's position as one of the top batters in international cricket.

Through his incredible skills and consistent performances, Yashasvi Jaiswal has not only surpassed McCullum's record but also left a lasting impression on the cricket world with his exciting batting style. His impressive statistics show an average of 57.47, with an impressive strike rate of 73.10.