Six-hitting in Test cricket is a rare art, especially in foreign conditions where the pressure is intense, and the bowlers are more at home. Here’s a look at the players who’ve cleared the ropes most often in away Test matches, including some surprising and historic names.
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant tops this elite list with 23 sixes on English soil. Pant has repeatedly dominated English bowlers in their backyard, especially at The Oval and Edgbaston.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has smashed 21 sixes in South Africa, showcasing his love for bouncy pitches and fast outfields of Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.
One of the few visiting openers to consistently thrive in Indian conditions, Matthew Hayden cleared the ropes 19 times across venues like Chennai, Nagpur, and Kolkata.
England’s rising star Harry Brook has already left his mark in New Zealand with 16 sixes. His fearless batting and excellent hand-eye coordination have made him one of the most dangerous modern batters in overseas Tests.
The legendary Sir Vivian Richards, a nightmare for bowlers in the 90s era, recorded 16 sixes in England. His dominance in the 1970s and ’80s, particularly against fast bowling, remains iconic.
Harry Brook features again with 15 sixes in Pakistan, where he also notched his maiden triple century with an impressive shot range.
West Indies’ explosive left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has enjoyed tremendous success in Bangladesh with 15 sixes.
Two-time World Cup-winning captain Clive Lloyd displayed his brute strength in India, hammering 15 sixes across the country’s major stadiums.
Pant makes his second entry in this list with 15 sixes in Australia, where his fearless batting has become folklore, from Sydney to Brisbane.
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